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Farnek wins security contracts worth over AED 25 million

Leading UAE-based smart and green facilities management (FM) company Farnek has secured a raft of new security contracts, valued at more than AED 25 million, with technology playing a key role in its successful market proposition. Farnek is currently mobilising an additional 400 guards to fulfill a raft of recent security contract wins from major […]
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AI Saves UAE Workers 4.5 hours Per Week, Freshworks Study

The UAE has once again demonstrated its global leadership in technology with the country, alongside India, leading globally in terms of both AI knowledgeability as well as usage levels. This is according to a new Freshworks report for which 7,000 employees were surveyed from 13 countries across the globe. The study found that the majority […]
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The Median Recovery Costs for 2 Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Energy and Water, Quadruples

Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today released a sector survey report, “The State of Ransomware in Critical Infrastructure 2024,” which revealed that the median recovery costs for two critical infrastructure sectors, Energy and Water, quadrupled to $3 million over the past year. This is four times higher than the […]
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Wyndham Adds Key Development Leaders in Middle East and Africa

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company by the number of properties, with approximately 9,200 hotels across over 95 countries, announces the expansion of its Middle East and Africa (MEA) development team. This strategic move underscores Wyndham’s dedication to enhancing its presence and fostering growth across these dynamic regions,
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Joint Programs for Innovators and Inventors Between Hamdan Foundation and the Emirates Inventors Association

Dr. Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Secretary-General and CEO of Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, received a delegation from the Emirates Inventors Association, led by Engineer Ahmed Majjan, Chairman of the Association’s Board of Directors, at the foundation’s headquarters in Al Hudaybah. The meeting discussed several topics of mutual
Cybersecurity

Vulnerability in Rabbit R1 AI personal assistant exploited

Cybernews researchers gain root access Researchers at Cybernews have successfully gained root access to the Rabbit R1 AI personal assistant by exploiting a vulnerability that has lingered unresolved for five years. The vulnerability, known as Kamakiri, exploits a flaw in MediaTek systems on chip (SoCs) dating back to January 2019. This exploit grants elevated privileges
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Transform meeting spaces to boost engagement

In today’s hybrid work environment, attending remote meetings can be tedious and tiresome. Imagine transforming these meetings from mundane to extraordinary. It’s time to bid goodbye to boring cameras and say hello to video bars. These powerful all-in-one collaboration devices give you the peace of mind and efficiency you need to drive engagement and efficiency. […]
Defence & Security

New NATO missile defence base in Poland is operational

‘Aegis Ashore’ reinforces transatlantic security A pivotal milestone in NATO’s defensive capabilities has been achieved as the new US ballistic missile defence site in Redzikowo, Poland, known as ‘Aegis Ashore,’ is now operational. This development significantly enhances NATO’s ability to safeguard its member nations against ballistic missile threats, crucially
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Ajman Transport Authority partners with BPC to digitalize Ajman public transport payments through O-CITY 

The Ajman Transport Authority from the UAE has partnered with BPC, a global leader in payment solutions, to become the first authority in the UAE to implement modern payments technology on public transport buses, enhancing smart services within the transportation sector, through introduction of O-CITY, a solution for Smart Cities’ and mobility developed by
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Xsolla Boosts Payment Presence in Asia Through New Partnerships

Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, announces the further expansion of its payment solution across Southeast Asia, East Asia, and Pacific markets. The entry into markets unlocks new territories and optimizes existing payment channels for the most important region for gaming worldwide, representing 46% of global game revenues. Xsolla extends its payment solution