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New ‘Ocelot’ chip uses scalable architecture for reducing error correction by up to 90% and accelerating the development of real-world quantum computing applications. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/amazon-web-services-announces-new-quantum-computing-chip/

Renton D’Sousa, Vice President, Comstor MEA, discusses the challenges and decisions faced by SMB leaders today in addition to the lengths they are going to support these partners. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/at-comstor-we-offer-training-support-to-help-smb-partners-achieve-specialised-outcomes/

Faisal Khan, IT Director, ALNASSR Club Company, outlines the ways in which football clubs can leverage data to create rewarding fan experiences in this exclusive article. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/revolutionising-fan-engagement-in-football-through-data-gamification-and-smart-stadium-experiences/

The industry veteran will lead efforts to empower organisations with advanced threat defence solutions, supporting national cybersecurity initiatives, and driving digital transformation through cybersecurity innovation. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/trend-micro-appoints-wasna-ben-gassem-as-managing-director-for-saudi-arabia/

With over half a million students attending school in the UAE in the first half of 2025, Uber School offers savings from 15% to 35%, making it easier for parents in Dubai to manage school commutes with more affordable and convenient rides with enhanced safety features.  Embedded in the Uber Teens accounts, Uber School offers parental supervision and key safety features built into the service making it the ultimate solution for school commutes.  Dubai – Uber has partnered with Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) to launch Uber School, a cost-effective and convenient transportation solution tailored for students aged 8 and … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uber-school-launches-for-students-in-dubai-in-collaboration-with-rta/

i4 Solutions and Cisco’s partnership delivers enhanced efficiency, stronger security, and a competitive edge for enterprises through AI-driven innovation and industry-leading solutions. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/i4-solutions-and-cisco-systems-showcase-the-future-of-ai-driven-it-at-web-summit-qatar-2025/

Shahid App launches on HUAWEI AppGallery, ushering in a new era of premium entertainment for users. https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/shahid-app-launches-on-huawei-appgallery-ushering-in-a-new-era-of-premium-entertainment/

RUCKUS Networks AI-Driven solutions bring generative, edge, intent-based AI and Nokia’s next-generation optical LAN solution to its industry-leading Wi-Fi 7 portfolio to optimise enterprise networks. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/commscope-announces-next-wave-of-ai-driven-solutions-for-enterprise-networking/

Samsung leads premium and ultra-large TV markets while pioneering AI-powered TV innovation. Samsung Electronics has secured its position as the global leader in the TV market for the 19th consecutive year. According to market research firm Omdia, Samsung achieved a 28.3% market share in the global TV market in 2024, maintaining the number one ranking it has held since 2006. This continued success is driven by the company’s commitment to premium and ultra-large screen innovation, as well as the introduction of cutting-edge, AI-powered TVs.  “Samsung’s 19-year reign as the global TV market leader has been made possible by the trust and support of … https://www.tahawultech.com/business/samsung-electronics-marks-19-consecutive-years-as-global-tv-market-leader/

Abu Dhabi – Presight, a leading global big data analytics company powered by AI, today launched Presight Synergy – a game-changing, enterprise-grade data and AI platform designed to unify data management, AI analytics, and business intelligence, enabling organizations to harness AI-powered insights at scale. Presight Synergy is a next generation, home-grown data and AI platform designed to future-proof AI adoption and simplify the implementation of various industry specific use cases.  Today’s CIOs and CDOs face a constantly evolving technology landscape, juggling fragmented AI tools, siloed data systems, and multiple vendors just to stay competitive. This patchwork of solutions drives up … https://www.tahawultech.com/business/presight-launches-next-gen-data-ai-platform-to-future-proof-enterprise-ai-adoption/

WALLIX launches UAE-hosted WALLIX One SaaS platform, elevating security and compliance for Middle Eastern organisations. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/wallix-launches-uae-hosted-wallix-one-saas-platform-elevating-middle-eastern-organisations/

Inception and Fairmarkit join forces to transform enterprise procurement with AI-driven sourcing integration. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/inception-and-fairmarkit-join-forces-to-transform-enterprise-procurement/

Prioritised remediations enhance security across endpoints, servers, Cloud and SaaS environments, reducing alert fatigue and enabling organisations to strengthen their defences before attacks occur. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/beyondtrust-releases-new-ai-powered-innovation-to-expose-how-attackers-exploit-hidden-paths/

Hytera and NAFFCO sign landmark MoU to transform crisis management and accelerate emergency response. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/hytera-and-naffco-sign-landmark-mou-to-focus-on-crisis-management-and-emergency-response/

Government, finance, and energy sectors identified as primary targets for malicious actors. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-cyber-security-council-and-cpx-unveil-cybersecurity-report-2025/

Renton D’Souza, Vice President, Comstor MEA and Atul Gupta, Cyber Security Manager, Black Box take a moment to speak about their respective connections with Cisco security and their partnership on delivering these security solutions to customers. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/our-partnership-with-comstor-has-been-vital-in-delivering-ciscos-latest-security-solutions/

CNME Editor Mark Forker managed to secure an exclusive interview with Guy Diedrich, Senior Vice President and Global Innovation Officer at Cisco, during his recent visit to Dubai. During their conversation, Diedrich offered his perspectives on the results of their Global AI Readiness Index,  the ongoing problem of organisations looking for ‘quick fixes’ to their AI strategy – and their plans for further investment in their innovation roadmap across the UAE and KSA. Cisco recently published the results from their Global AI Readiness Index. The results from the UAE marketplace perspective were unsurprising, in relation to the fact that businesses … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/a-successful-ai-strategy-demands-foundational-investments-in-infrastructure-security-and-talent-guy-diedrich-cisco/

The conference sessions will delve into how a platformless approach removes the complexities of a traditional platform, making the layer invisible to developers. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/wso2con-2025-to-showcase-how-enterprises-can-embrace-platformless-modernisation/

In a remarkable display of resilience and professionalism, Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has successfully navigated the largest hack in crypto history. https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/how-the-largest-crypto-hack-in-history-became-a-test-of-resilience-and-transparency/

Tirana – Presight, a leading global big data analytics company powered by AI, has signed a letter of engagement with the Albanian Ministry of Interior to implement a nation-wide AI-powered smart city project.   The project is set to digitize urban infrastructure, enhance traffic management, and modernize public services, and in doing so elevate Albania to be one of Europe’s leading adopters of artificial intelligence and smart nation infrastructure.  The letter of engagement was signed yesterday in Tirana in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, and His Excellency Edi Rama, Prime … https://www.tahawultech.com/business/albania-selects-presight-for-nationwide-ai-powered-smart-city-project/

Eng. Amjad Arab, Chief Wholesale and Partnerships Officer at Etihad Salam Telecom Company, spoke to CNME Editor Mark Forker about the meaning behind their concept of ‘Human Inspired, Business Focused’ – and why the KSA needs to forge international partnerships to ensure the country has a strong CDN network. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/international-partnerships-are-key-to-building-robust-cdn-networks-across-saudi-arabia-eng-amjad-arab/

The highly anticipated event showcased groundbreaking AI applications transforming industries across Oman and is testament to Microsoft’s unwavering commitment to supporting the nation’s ambitious digital transformation journey https://www.tahawultech.com/news/microsoft-ai-tour-showcases-groundbreaking-ai-innovations-for-oman/

EGDE Group entity, KATIM and e& UAE’s partnership focuses on driving innovation in ultra-secure communications solutions.  Abu Dhabi—EDGE entity KATIM, a leader in the development of innovative and ultra-secure communications and data protection solutions,  announced a collaboration with e& UAE, the telecommunication arm of e&, to strengthen the security of resilient critical communication technologies.   The partners signed the agreement at the International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX) 2025,  at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, highlighting their shared commitment to advancing secure and resilient communication technologies.   Didier Pagnoux, CEO, KATIM, said: “As the digital landscape continues to evolve, the need for … https://www.tahawultech.com/business/edge-e-uae-ink-collaboration-to-boost-secure-communications-at-idex-2025/

Market-leading human-centric security solutions trusted by many of the largest companies in the Middle East to be available through local data center in Dubai. https://www.tahawultech.com/enterprise/proofpoint-strengthens-investment-in-the-uae-to-meet-demand-for-cloud-based-cybersecurity-services/

Microsoft recently announced it created Majorana 1, a new quantum computing chip powered by the world’s first topoconductor. https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/microsoft-announces-quantum-computing-chip-powered-by-new-state-of-matter/

A new study from Cisco, the worldwide leader in networking and security, reveals a paradox among CEOs: while 4 in 5 recognize AI’s potential benefits, and almost all plan to integrate AI into their operations, many (70%) fear gaps in their knowledge will hinder decisions in the boardroom and stifle growth – risking missed opportunities and falling behind competitors. Yet, CEOs are not standing still. With support from their IT leaders and trusted partners, they plan to empowering their people, modernizing infrastructure, and strengthening cybersecurity to sharpen their competitive edge in an AI-driven future. Cisco’s Chief Product Officer, Jeetu Patel, … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/eventually-there-will-be-only-two-kinds-of-companies-those-that-are-ai-companies-and-those-that-are-irrelevant-jeetu-patel-cisco/

Google Workspace is expanding language support to additional languages including Arabic, to help even more organizations work better. This expansion makes Gemini for Workspace increasingly accessible to over 1 billion people whose first language is now supported. For over 20 years, Google Workspace has been more than just a suite of tools; it’s been a place where teams create, build, and grow together. Google Workspace has empowered more than 10 million businesses of all sizes — from innovative startups to global enterprises — to transform how they work. Starting this week, the following new languages will be supported by Gemini … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/gemini-for-google-workspace-now-supports-arabic/

Etihad Salam Telecom Company successfully concludes sponsorship and participation in LEAP 2025, spearheading digital integration and innovation in line with Saudi Vision 2030. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/etihad-salam-telecom-company-successfully-concludes-sponsorship-and-participation-in-leap-2025/

Museum of the Future to showcase Dubai’s Vision for the Future to global audiences at the largest gathering for technology, creativity, and art in Texas, USA. https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/museum-of-the-future-to-participate-in-austins-south-by-southwest-2025/

CPI Media Group and tahawutech.com recently hosted their inaugural KSA Executive Summit in Riyadh. The event saw technology leaders and cybersecurity practitioners from across the Middle East gather for a conversation under the theme of – AI, Cybersecurity and emerging technologies. Watch the full highlights below. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/watch-the-highlights-from-our-inaugural-ksa-executive-summit/

Avientek’s Manu VM and Jabra’s Nigina Bender, spoke to CNME Editor Mark Forker during LEAP 2025, to highlight their new partnership, which they believe will yield results across the Kingdom. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/jabra-and-avientek-confident-their-partnership-can-yield-success-in-the-ksa/

Muhannad Alshaikh, Chief Commercial Officer at Lucidya, tells CNME Editor Mark Forker, about the phenomenal growth of the company over the last few years, and why customer experience is the only show in town during an interview at LEAP. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/lucidya-on-a-mission-to-deliver-seamless-customer-experiences-across-the-kingdom/

CNME Editor Mark Forker sat down with Giovanni Di Filippo, President of EMEA, Infrastructure Solutions Group at Lenovo, during LEAP 2025 in Riyadh last week, in order to better understand the sheer significance of its $2bn megadeal with Alat. In May 2024, Lenovo formally announced that they were entering into a $2bn strategic partnership with Saudi-based conglomerate Alat. In January 2025, the necessary approvals needed to rubberstamp the project were signed, sealed and delivered, which paved the way for one of the most significant projects announced in recent years in the KSA. The sheers scale of transformation underway across the … https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/were-the-only-vendor-that-pif-has-invested-in-for-infrastructure-they-know-we-can-do-it-giovanni-di-filippo-lenovo/

The CIO Leadership Awards celebrates the thought-leaders, who embrace opportunity wholeheartedly, and constantly strive for new innovative practices designed to pioneer change. https://www.tahawultech.com/featured-video/catch-up-on-all-the-excitement-from-the-cio-leadership-awards-2025/

Amer Caruba, Managing Director, Comstor, Saudi Arabia, speaks about the cyber threats faced by SMBs in the region and how Cisco security is working to better address these needs. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/in-todays-interconnected-world-security-resilience-is-essential-as-vulnerabilities-are-widespread/

Amer Caruba, Managing Director, Comstor Saudi Arabia, discusses how AI is impacting the IT workforce, Cisco security offerings and their exclusive partner program.  https://www.tahawultech.com/features/comstor-has-launched-its-biggest-ever-security-enablement-programme-for-the-partners/

Renton D’Souza, Vice President, Comstor MEA & Manoj Rawat, Director, Sigma Technologies L.L.C discuss core offerings, key growth areas and the importance of certification in this exclusive interview. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/cisco-is-making-significant-investments-in-key-market-opportunities-with-security-being-a-top-priority/

Empowering the next generation of cybersecurity leaders – Help AG’s MSS Graduate Program  The cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly, and the demand for skilled professionals has never been greater. Help AG’s MSS Graduate Program, spearheaded by Sunil Sharma, Vice President – Managed Security Services, aims to bridge the talent gap by equipping young graduates with hands-on experience, industry certifications, and mentorship. With a structured, year-long approach, Sharma states that the program transforms aspiring professionals into industry-ready cybersecurity experts. By fostering strong academic partnerships and immersive learning experiences, Help AG is not just addressing current talent shortages but also shaping the … https://www.tahawultech.com/business/help-ags-mss-graduate-program-paves-the-way-for-future-experts/

CNME Editor Mark Forker sat down with Lorna Hopkins, International Marketing Manager at Zebra Technologies to talk about how technology is completely redefining and revolutionizing patient care in the healthcare industry, in an exclusive interview with tahawultech.com. The report compiled by Zebra Technologies, rather unsurprisingly reached the conclusion that hospitals need to have access to the real-time availability of medical assets in order to deliver optimal patient care. However, can you explain to our readers why hospital leaders in both the UK and US appear to prioritize the digitization of inventory management solutions?  In today’s healthcare environment, hospital leaders in … https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/at-zebra-we-refer-to-ai-as-assisted-intelligence-we-want-to-augment-not-replace-lorna-hopkins-zebra/

CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Liisa-Ly Pakosta, Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs for Estonia, to find out how the countries are partnering to support their own journeys of digital transformation and these look to future-proof their growth on a knowledge-based economy. The Estonian government, under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has officially adopted a policy for this area. We see this region as digitally like-minded to Estonia. The Vision 2030 initiative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is highly ambitious, and we share their vision of leveraging innovation to offer better services. So, it’s quite logical that our companies, which … https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/the-energy-that-i-witnessed-at-leap-was-amazing-we-believe-in-the-vision-of-the-ksa-liisa-ly-pakosta-minister-of-justice-and-digital-affairs-estonia/

Arnab Majumder, Country Manager- KSA, Seagate, pointed to their extensive knowledge and experience of the Saudi market as key indicators they can expand as the country undergoes seismic digital transformation. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/seagate-looking-to-expand-their-presence-across-the-ksa-as-the-country-embraces-demand-for-rapid-business-transformation/

Ahmad Halabi, Managing Director at Resecurity, explains to CNME Editor Mark Forker, how their customer-centric approach differentiates them from their market rivals. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/we-listen-to-our-clients-understand-their-challenges-then-develop-solutions-to-help-ahmad-halabi-resecurity/

The 17th edition of CNME’s CIO Leadership Awards came to life recently at the impressive Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm as the region’s chief information officers and thought-leaders gathered to celebrate innovation. https://www.tahawultech.com/enterprise/cio-leadership-awards-2025-outlines-the-best-amongst-the-regions-thought-leaders/

Abu Dhabi — Inception, a G42 company specializing in AI-native products, and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), the world’s first AI-focused graduate research university, through its Institute of Foundation Models and in collaboration with Cerebras, today announced the launch of SHERKALA, a revolutionary Kazakh Large Language Model (LLM) designed to empower over 13 million Kazakh speakers with the potential of generative AI.   SHERKALA, is an 8-billion-parameter model that is adaptively trained on 45 billion words, primarily focusing on Kazakh while also including English, Russian, and Turkish. SHERKALA, leverages Llama 3.1 and adapts it for Kazakh, with a 25% tokenizer … https://www.tahawultech.com/business/inception-mbzuai-launch-sherkala-transforming-llm-landscape-for-kazakhstan/

Alliance to add focus for Large Quantitative Models (LQMs) which are the new frontier in AI with applications in biopharma, energy and other sectors. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/sandboxaq-expands-alliance-with-deloitte-to-offer-ai-simulation-software-solutions/

PeopleLink appoints TechBridge MEA as their distribution partner for the region. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/peoplelink-appoints-techbridge-mea-as-their-distribution-partner-for-the-region/

Powering Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation: SAS showcased advanced AI-powered solutions with Microsoft and MIS at LEAP 2025. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/sas-showcased-advanced-ai-powered-solutions-with-microsoft-and-mis-at-leap-2025/

Abu Dhabi — Core42, a G42 company specializing in sovereign cloud, AI infrastructure, and digital services, announced the launch of the AI Playground in UAE data centers. Built on the Qualcomm® Cloud AI family of accelerators and Qualcomm® AI Inference Suite for Cloud, this free-to-access platform equips developers and AI engineers with ready-to-use high-performance AI applications and agents, tools, and libraries to streamline AI adoption and deployment across cloud and edge devices.   The AI Developer Playground removes infrastructure complexity by integrating AI inference accelerators, standardized APIs, and pre-built generative AI applications to maximize efficiency. As AI adoption accelerates across industries, the need … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/core42-launches-an-ai-developer-playground-for-ai-inference-as-a-service-with-qualcomm-in-uae/

Introducing SURICATE – The Advanced Multispectral Threat Detection System Revolutionizing Border, Drone, and Airport Security. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/atermes-to-showcase-next-generation-surveillance-technology-at-idex-2025/

Qme is an AI-based digital infrastructure platform integrating booking, queuing, analytics, and payment solutions. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/qme-closes-3-million-seed-round-led-by-ahoy-to-advance-ai-driven-customer-journeys-in-mena/

Partners will leverage server colocation, improved internet services, and enhanced network interconnectivity to offer enhanced connectivity, aligning with national digital transformation goals. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/etihad-salam-telecom-company-announces-partnership-with-edgenext/

Tim Pfaelzer, General Manager, and Senior Vice President of Europe, Middle East and Africa at Veeam, discussed their $15bn market valuation in December, how it gives them even greater credibility – and how they are uniquely positioned to capitalise on the opportunities emerging in the KSA market. https://www.tahawultech.com/featured-video/our-15bn-market-valuation-gives-us-even-greater-credibility-and-reinforces-our-standing-as-the-global-leader-in-data-protection-tim-pfaelzer-veeam/

Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company, has announced the appointment of Ali Al-Ismail as Country Manager for Saudi Arabia, further highlighting the company’s commitment to growing the local business, being closer to local customers to maximise their data investment and business value with Snowflake’s platform, and aligning to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 to support industries with their digital economic growth. The appointment of Ali follows the company’s recent establishment of its regional headquarters in Riyadh, as well as the local deployment on Google Cloud Dammam (Saudi Arabia) to help customers meet data sovereignty and residency requirements within the Kingdom. In … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/snowflake-appoints-new-country-manager-to-lead-its-expansion-across-the-ksa/

Renton D’Souza, Vice President, Comstor MEA and Sojy Oommen, Manager Cyber Security, TS Qatar discuss how their respective partnerships with Cisco are helping address their cybersecurity needs. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/comstor-ts-qatar-discuss-how-their-partnerships-with-cisco-is-helping-them-address-cybersecurity-needs/

Company to demonstrate how AI and Digitalisation can drive energy transition at EGYPES 2025, highlighting the country’s key role in AVEVA’s regional growth. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/aveva-strengthens-local-presence-in-egypt-with-new-cairo-office/

AI’s Breakneck Growth is Outpacing Governance—Executives Struggle to Balance Innovation with Accountability and Ethics, Raising Red Flags for the Future of AI Adoption. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/81-of-business-leaders-call-for-clearer-ai-leadership-to-avoid-risk-and-support-innovation/

New EX4000 Series Switches driven by Mist AI maximise uptime, enable Zero Trust security and deliver the performance and scale needed for Wi-Fi 7 for the broadest range of organisational size and budget. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/juniper-networks-brings-next-era-of-sustainable-ai-native-innovation-to-wired-and-wireless-access/

Academy will equip the Kingdom’s future workforce with specialist technical skills for the new AI era, enabling them to contribute to Saudi Arabia’s position as a global datacentre hub. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/national-it-academy-and-microsoft-launch-the-first-microsoft-datacentre-academy-in-the-region/

Stay vigilant as romance scams peak during Valentine’s — Secure your online love and shopping this February People are often blinded by love, but let it not blind you to the extent that you overlook red flags while making online purchases or shopping digitally on Valentine’s Day. The surge in e-commerce activity attracts cybercriminals with scams such as phishing, counterfeit websites, and offers that seem too good to be true. It’s crucial to verify the authenticity of websites, utilize secure payment methods, and restrict the personal information you share. Always check for reviews and ensure the website uses HTTPS for … https://www.tahawultech.com/business/love-in-the-time-of-ai-unveiling-the-dark-sde-of-digital-romance/

By Sergey Skvortsov,  senior developer, Yandex  IT spending in the Middle East is reaching new highs as organizations scale their cloud environments, enhance cybersecurity, and adopt AI-driven solutions. However, as technology investments grow, so do operational costs. Businesses are looking for ways to optimize IT spending without sacrificing performance. For many IT leaders, the challenge is clear: how can they maintain high-performance applications while managing infrastructure costs? The answer lies in Perforator, an open-source profiling tool developed by Yandex. Designed to identify and eliminate inefficiencies in code, Perforator helps IT teams reduce CPU usage by up to 20%—leading to millions … https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/optimizing-it-infrastructure-how-perforator-can-cut-costs-and-boost-performance/

CNME Editor Mark Forker sat down with Cathy Mauzaize, President of EMEA at ServiceNow, to discuss Agentic AI, how their platform enables business transformation at scale – and why the company is uniquely positioned to capitalise on the opportunities in the KSA.  https://www.tahawultech.com/features/agentic-ai-needs-to-be-seen-as-a-collaborative-tool-designed-to-enhance-customer-experiences-cathy-mauzaize-servicenow/

The collaboration serves as a catalyst for the digital transformation of SMEs in the Kingdom by providing unified digital applications and platforms that centralise key business operations. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/etihad-salam-telecom-company-and-servicenow-announce-partnership-to-propel-sme-growth/

FOCAL by Mozn strengthens its Fraud Prevention Suite with Device Fingerprinting, Fraud Analytics, and Fraud Management as a Service, delivering real-time detection, proactive risk mitigation, and seamless security. https://www.tahawultech.com/enterprise/mozn-unveils-a-new-generation-of-ai-fraud-prevention-solutions-at-leap-2025/

Dubai —  Last week, NVIDIA released DLSS 4, featuring DLSS Multi Frame Generation for GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards and laptops, available in over 75 games and apps. Along with NVIDIA app’s new DLSS 4 overrides, which allow gamers to further enhance their experience by adding DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation, or new and improved AI models for supported titles.  Now, the complete suite of DLSS 4 upgrades, including DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation, are available in Alan Wake 2, Cyberpunk 2077, and Hogwarts Legacy, and Star Wars™ Outlaws adds support soon. Gamers can enjoy 6 more … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/nvidia-dlss-enhances-performance-in-new-titles/

CNME Editor Mark Forker secured an exclusive interview with Holly Zhou, Group Product Marketing Lead for Team Workspace Solutions at Logitech, on Day 3 of LEAP, to find out how their broad portfolio of products is enabling workplace transformation across Saudi Arabia. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/logitech-on-a-mission-to-help-ksa-enterprises-to-transform-their-workplace/

Rawad Ayash, President – Saudi Arabia at Redington, told CNME Editor Mark Forker, that despite the company’s longevity and success in the KSA, it now wants to go deeper and expand its footprint – and highlighted how SMEs represent a ‘golden opportunity’ for the value-added distributor. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/the-sme-sector-in-the-ksa-represents-a-golden-opportunity-for-redington-rawad-ayash-redington/

Cisco is deepening its commitment in Saudi Arabia by establishing cloud services data centres, promoting AI talent development, and launching a phased plan for a local manufacturing base.  With data centres, now fully operational for cloud-delivered security services and the Webex collaboration platform, Cisco is advancing its commitment to further drive the Kingdom’s digital transformation.  These initiatives align with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, supporting its goals to evolve into a technology-driven economy.  Riyadh — Cisco, the global leader in networking and security, unveiled a series of strategic initiatives to advance AI in partnership with the Kingdom at LEAP 2025. By … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/cisco-expands-in-saudi-arabia-with-cloud-data-centers-ai-talent-development-and-manufacturing-plans/

Globant and Red Sea Global collaborate on a pioneering project that integrates luxury and ultra-premium tourism experiences within a unique sustainable ecosystem. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/globant-partners-with-red-sea-global-to-reinvent-sustainable-luxury-tourism/

Mario M. Veljovic, General Manager of VAD Technologies, spoke to CNME Editor Mark Forker at LEAP 2025, and outlined how his company is laser-focused on expanding its partnership ecosystem across the KSA, his excitement at the momentum building across the country – and the need for organisations to establish robust AI use-cases.  https://www.tahawultech.com/features/vad-technologies-reiterates-its-commitment-to-the-ksa-and-highlights-the-need-for-solid-ai-use-cases/

Singapore, UAE, and Hong Kong lead global AI enterprise density rankings  Dubai – The UAE has achieved a remarkable position among the top 10 countries with the most AI companies per million population, as revealed in the Global AI Competitiveness Index.    The report, a collaborative effort between the International Finance Forum (IFF) and Deep Knowledge Group, analyzed over 55,000 AI companies worldwide to evaluate the density, financing, and development of AI enterprises globally.   Highlighting its growing prominence in AI enterprise density, the UAE stands alongside innovation hubs such as Singapore and Hong Kong. This milestone reflects the UAE’s strategic vision … https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/uae-among-top-10-countries-with-most-ai-companies-per-million-population/

CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Valiyaparambil Manu, Director at Avientek, to learn more about their plans for growth across the KSA, the importance of partnerships – and why their customer experience centre differentiates them from their competitors.  https://www.tahawultech.com/featured-video/avientek-executive-outlines-how-their-customer-experience-centre-is-giving-them-the-edge/

By transitioning IT workloads to energy-efficient, low-carbon data centers, businesses can significantly reduce their emissions while maintaining high-performance computing environments. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/zaintech-at-leap-2025-driving-digitalization-with-ai-and-sustainability/

Raqmiyat and Lumenore Forge Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Data Analytics in the UAE and KSA. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/raqmiyat-and-lumenore-forge-strategic-partnership-to-revolutionize-data-analytics-in-the-uae-and-ksa/

The partnership will draw on augmented synergies to drive innovative and end-to-end digital solutions, that are reliable and secure.  https://www.tahawultech.com/news/mada-salam-ink-pact-on-cutting-edge-messaging-solutions/

Designed for businesses in the KSA, TallyPrime offers localized solutions, comprehensive e-invoicing capabilities, and a fully multilingual experience, enabling effortless Arabic-English switching and simultaneous working in both languages. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/tally-solutions-showcases-multilingual-e-invoicing-compliant-solution-tallyprime-at-leap-2025/

Collaboration combines Elm’s smart city solutions and Etihad Salam Telcome Company’s infrastructure to expand their market share, enhance portfolios, and provide tailor-made digital transformation services. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/etihad-salam-telecom-company-partners-with-elm-at-leap-2025-to-pioneer-smart-city-solutions/

These processors are designed to provide ubiquitous connectivity to intelligent edge devices, enabling superior communication and data transfer in industrial settings. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/qualcomm-and-aramco-digital-introduce-the-worlds-first-5g-ai-enabled-industrial-smartphone/

Riyadh —Aster DM Healthcare, a leading integrated healthcare provider in the GCC, marks a significant milestone with the launch of its flagship digital health platform, myAster, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This launch aligns with Aster’s ambitious plans to expand its footprint in the Kingdom and transform the healthcare experience for the people of the country. Alisha Moopen, Managing Director & Group CEO, Aster DM Healthcare said: “The launch of myAster in Saudi Arabia is a pivotal moment in our journey to bring integrated and accessible healthcare solutions to the Kingdom. With the introduction of myAster, we continue to … https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/myaster-launched-in-saudi-with-ai-powered-arabic-voice-response-via-google-cloud/

Visitors will have the chance to interact with the avatar of HPE’s managing director for Middle East, Mohammad Alrehaili, and experience first-hand the potential of cutting-edge AI-powered solutions. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/hewlett-packard-enterprise-to-showcase-industry-leading-ai-solutions-at-leap-2025/

Explore unmatched flexibility and enhanced functionality with Zebra’s latest kiosk innovation By Leonardo Borgini, Senior Product Manager,  Zebra Technologies Zebra Technologies’ foray into the next generation provides insights into the system’s distinct Android-based platform, broad customization capabilities, and advantages for resellers, explaining its competitive differentiation within the market. Q: What is the Zebra Kiosk System? It’s a unified, flexible and easy to use kiosk solution. Resellers can configure the kiosk with a range of Zebra or third-party accessories, allowing them to adapt the solution to different customer needs. Q: What’s different about it? The biggest differentiator is that it runs … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/zebra-technologies-unveils-new-android-powered-kiosk-system/

Both partners aim to enhance the digital experiences across Saudi Arabia by providing innovative and diversified internet services with low latency, targeted to meet the surging demand for advanced internet services and digital content consumption. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/salam-partners-with-cdnetworks-to-elevate-internet-services-in-saudi-arabia/

Dubai — Emirates is set to enhance its commitment to operational excellence and safety through strategic fleet management with a new agreement signed with Airbus on Monday. This partnership will facilitate the implementation of Airbus’ Skywise Fleet Performance+ (S.FP+), an advanced predictive maintenance and fleet health monitoring solution, along with the Core X3 analytics platform.” The agreement was signed by Ahmed Safa, Head of Emirates Engineering and Laurent Negre, Vice President, Customer Services Airbus Africa and Middle East. Ahmed Safa, Head of Emirates Engineering said: “Emirates is always looking at ways to leverage leading-edge technologies that improve operational reliability and … https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/emirates-advances-fleet-availability-with-investment-in-airbus-skywise-s-fp-and-core-x3-digital-predictive-maintenance-solution/

At the Alteryx booth, attendees will also find DVW Analytics, a trusted partner of Alteryx. https://www.tahawultech.com/enterprise/alteryx-empowers-the-middle-easts-genai-revolution-with-enterprise-analytics-at-leap-2025/

AMD has now opened a branch office in Riyadh to better support customers and partners in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).  https://www.tahawultech.com/enterprise/amd-participates-at-leap-2025-and-opens-ksa-branch-office-in-riyadh/

This flagship global tech event will serve as a crucial venue for Vertiv to share its latest advancements in power and cooling solutions tailored for modern digital demands. https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/vertiv-to-showcase-cutting-edge-digital-infrastructure-solutions-at-leap-2025-in-riyadh/

Amjad Arab, Chief Wholesale and Partnerships Officer at Etihad Salam Telecom Company, discusses the KSA’s rise from regional player to global competitor in digital transformation. https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/how-saudi-arabia-is-on-its-way-to-becoming-the-digital-hub-dynamo/

Agam Chaudhary, CEO of Two99, makes the case for how traditional techniques such as Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is now obsolete in the current digital economy, and is calling on brands to harness the capabilities being presented by Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) in an effort to enhance their visibility and engagement with consumers. Transforming Digital Success for Brands with Generative Engine Optimisation Digital platforms today are inundated with content. Every brand, regardless of size or industry, is investing in content strategies, leading to an overwhelming volume of blogs, videos, infographics, and social media posts. The sheer quantity makes it harder … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/generative-engine-optimisation-is-now-critical-for-brands-to-enhance-visibility-and-engagement-agam-chaudhary-ceo-at-two99/

The company will showcase its AI-powered cybersecurity solutions including advanced EDR, XDR, and ITDR solutions designed to deliver autonomous protection against evolving cyber threats. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/sentinelone-to-spotlight-ai-driven-cybersecurity-at-leap-2025/

Sophos to showcase its AI-driven advanced cybersecurity solutions at LEAP 2025. https://www.tahawultech.com/enterprise/sophos-to-showcase-its-ai-driven-advanced-cybersecurity-solutions-at-leap-2025/

As part of Switchitech’s expansion plan, the company plans to deploy regional resources in strategic locations to ensure localized expertise and seamless execution. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/asbis-and-switchitech-inc-forge-partnership-to-drive-retail-success-across-mea/

Microsoft highlighted groundbreaking AI applications transforming industries and driving economic growth across the UAE, reinforcing the nation’s position as a leading hub for digital innovation. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/microsoft-showcases-remarkable-innovations-accelerating-ai-transformation-across-the-uae/

Company will showcase an AI-powered Modern Store experience at NRF together with some top retailers and a robust ecosystem of solutions partners. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/zebra-technologies-introduces-new-ai-solutions-to-empower-retail-frontline-operations/

ESET Research has discovered a previously undetected China-aligned Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, PlushDaemon, engaged in cyberespionage operations. https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/eset-discovers-new-china-aligned-apt-group-and-its-supply-chain-attack-on-south-korean-vpn-service/

IFS announces outstanding 2024 financial results driven by increase in demand for Industrial AI. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/ifs-announces-outstanding-2024-financial-results-driven-by-increase-in-demand-for-industrial-ai/

Empowering cybersecurity defenders with tailored training, global certifications, and inclusive opportunities   In today’s digital age, cyber threats are evolving at an unprecedented pace, targeting critical infrastructure, sensitive data, and economic stability. The global cybersecurity skills gap continues to widen, leaving organizations vulnerable to attacks that can disrupt operations, compromise safety, and cause significant financial and reputational damage. Cybersecurity education is no longer optional—it’s a necessity.   By equipping professionals with the skills to defend against sophisticated threats, we can safeguard industries, protect communities, and foster innovation. SANS Cyber Academies are at the forefront of this mission, delivering tailored, hands-on training that … https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/closing-cybersecurity-skills-gap-with-sans-cyber-academies/