Qatar Launches Cyber Risk Frameworks for Critical Sectors

Editorial October 9, 2026

Qatar has launched new national and institutional cybersecurity risk management frameworks as part of a broader push to strengthen cyber resilience across critical sectors. The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) announced the frameworks during its fifth National Cyber Governance and

Dubai startup launches sovereign AI platform

Editorial October 7, 2026

Dubai-based startup MetisJean has launched Jean, its sovereign AI operating system designed to run inside an organization’s own infrastructure. According to MetisJean, the platform connects to existing business systems while keeping data, models, policies and audit records within the customer’s own environment. It can run on-premises, in a private cloud or in a

Bain: AI speeds attacks, deepens supply-chain risk

Editorial October 7, 2026

Artificial intelligence is sharply accelerating cyberattacks while increasing supply-chain and third-party risks, according to Bain & Company’s 2026 Global Technology Report. The Bain & Company report finds that AI has compressed the time required for a typical cyberattack from about four weeks to around 18 hours. At the same time, the growing use of AI […]

AI spending surges as governance risks grow

Editorial October 7, 2026

Global AI spending is set to reach $2.7 trillion in 2026, with investment in AI cybersecurity nearly doubling. At the same time, Gartner warns that governance and organizational readiness may struggle to keep pace with rapid adoption. Worldwide AI spending will grow 49.5% year-over-year in 2026, according to Gartner’s latest forecast. Infrastructure will account for […]

Dell, Aramco Digital target industrial AI in Saudi Arabia

Editorial October 6, 2026

Dell Technologies and Aramco Digital have signed an MoU to explore Industrial AI, cloud consulting, managed IT services and cyber resilience opportunities across Saudi Arabia. The proposed collaboration will focus on secure and scalable Industrial AI solutions, multi-cloud optimization, data protection and managed IT services. According to the companies, Dell Technologies

UAE to deploy Microsoft AI cyber defense

Editorial October 5, 2026

Microsoft, the UAE Cyber Security Council and Core42 plan to deploy an AI-powered cybersecurity capability across UAE government entities. The initiative combines automated vulnerability analysis with sovereign cloud infrastructure and local implementation support. According to Microsoft, the partners will roll out MDASH, Microsoft’s AI-powered cybersecurity capability,

Google launches Gemini 4 Argon for cyber defense

Editorial October 3, 2026

Google has introduced Gemini 4 Argon, a new frontier AI model designed for cybersecurity defense, software engineering and complex enterprise workflows. Google announced that Argon is initially rolling out to selected cyber defenders through its Fairwind Program. The company plans to expand access gradually after gathering feedback and strengthening safeguards.

Group-IB launches Arabic threat intelligence series

Editorial October 2, 2026

Group-IB has launched Masked Actors: BelArabi, the first Arabic-language edition of its global Masked Actors podcast. The series is an original Arabic-language production rather than a translation of the English edition. It is designed for Arabic-speaking audiences across the region and focuses on threat actors, their motivations and behavior, and emerging cyber threats

Cyble, UAE Cyber Security Council sign MOU

Editorial September 30, 2026

Cyble and the UAE Cyber Security Council have signed a memorandum of understanding focused on strengthening national threat intelligence and early warning capabilities. Under the agreement, Cyble will support the Council with threat intelligence, early warning capabilities, and insights into emerging cyber risks affecting government and critical infrastructure entities

Cloudflare reports 519% surge in major DDoS attacks

Editorial September 28, 2026

Cloudflare recorded a sharp rise in large-scale flooding attacks during the first half of 2026. The findings also show how geopolitical events can quickly translate into digital disruption. According to the official Cloudflare DDoS Threat Report H1 2026, the company mitigated 935 network-layer DDoS attacks exceeding 1 Tbps during the first six months of the […]