By 2028, 50% of organizations will implement a zero-trust posture for data governance due to the proliferation of unverified AI-generated data, according to Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company. “Organizations can no longer implicitly trust data or assume it was
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Cohesity, the leader in AI-powered data security, today announced new, advanced Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) capabilities that expand its Cohesity Identity Resilience portfolio, delivering a more comprehensive approach to securing, protecting, and recovering critical identity systems such as Active Directory (AD) and Microsoft Entra ID. Identity
AI-powered search and shopping agents are rapidly reshaping ecommerce economics, according to new research from Pattern Group Inc. (Nasdaq: PTRN), a leader in accelerating brands across global ecommerce marketplaces through proprietary technology and AI. Pattern’s latest study finds that 76% of ecommerce organisations have reduced customer acquisition costs as
Abu Dhabi School of Management (ADSM) and Saal.ai, a UAE-based pioneer in artificial intelligence and big data, have entered a strategic collaboration to accelerate the adoption of AI-driven decision intelligence in management education and executive leadership development. The partnership was formalized during a signing ceremony at the Unmanned Systems Exhibition (UMEX)
Nearly half of the technology marketers and communication professionals across the UAE and Saudi Arabia believe AI is enhancing efficiency but that creativity, storytelling, and cultural understanding remain the true differentiators in an increasingly competitive digital landscape. That is just one of the takeaways from a new survey conducted by Action Global
Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today announced Sophos Workspace Protection, expanding its portfolio to help organizations secure hybrid work and govern the use of emerging technologies, including AI. Built around the Sophos Protected Browser, powered by Island, the solution enables organizations to protect applications,
In 2025, the retail and e-commerce sector continued to face intense pressure from cybercriminals. According to Kaspersky data, 14,41%* of users in the retail sector encountered web-based threats, while 22,20% were affected by on-device attacks. Ransomware remains a serious concern for the industry. Last year, 8,25% of retail and e-commerce companies experienced ransomware
HCLSoftware, a global leader in enterprise software solutions, today unveiled its Tech Trends 2026 report. Grounded in 8 months of structured research and insights from 173 enterprise leaders, the report signals a definitive shift in the digital landscape: autonomous intelligence, not simply technology adoption, is driving competitive advantage. Key Takeaways AI agents and
Shure, a global leader in audio technology and workplace collaboration solutions will be landing in Barcelona to participate in ISE 2026 from February 3-6 as both Sponsoring Show Partner and Technology Partner. As organizations embrace AI-driven tools, Shure is leading the way with a complete portfolio of solutions that deliver exceptional video and audio performance, […]
Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM), a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, announced it has been recognized amongst MINDS (Meaningful, Intelligent, Novel, Deployable Solutions) 2nd Cohort, a flagship initiative of the World Economic Forum’s Centre for AI Excellence, developed in collaboration with Accenture. The
Machines Can Think 2026, the UAE’s premier AI summit, has announced Yango Group, a UAE-based global tech company, as a strategic partner for its upcoming edition, taking place on 26–27 January 2026 at Park Hyatt Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi. The summit is co-organized by Polynome Group and the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI). […]
Thumbay College of Management & AI in Healthcare, a constituent college of Gulf Medical University (GMU), today announced the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Dataviv Technologies, the elite artificial intelligence company founded by global AI leader Vedant Ahluwalia. The Memorandum of Understanding was formally signed by Prof. Manda
TIME Hotels has announced a strategic focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced digital transformation as a key pillar of its growth strategy for 2026, supporting operational scalability, enhancing guest experiences, and advancing its ambitious international expansion pipeline. With the company continuing to expand across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia,
ASUS unveiled its next-generation ExpertBook Ultra, the pinnacle of the ExpertBook series, at a launch event during CES 2026 in Las Vegas. The event also highlighted intelligent technologies that enhance productivity, unlock creative potential, and improve daily routines. Designed for modern hybrid work environments, the ExpertBook Ultra emphasizes powerful performance,
A47 today announced that it has raised USD 2 million in pre-seed funding to accelerate the development of an AI-native news platform designed to fundamentally change how people discover, understand, and trust information. At a time when audiences are increasingly overwhelmed by fragmented feeds, misinformation, and algorithm-driven noise, A47 is building a comprehensive,
Retail investors in the UAE continued to favour global technology giants and AI-linked stocks in 2025. In particular, Strategy Inc. finished the year with the biggest proportional increase in UAE-based holders on the eToro platform compared to the end of 2024. eToro analysed which stocks saw the largest proportional increase and decrease in holders among […]
Polynome Group, a leading UAE-based AI company delivering end-to-end AI solutions, will showcase its intelligent AI concierge and visual analytics tool powered by Machine Vision at Machines Can Think 2026, Abu Dhabi’s premier summit for AI adopters. These dual-purpose solutions transform both digital and in-person customer service and deliver real-time insights across
More than 50% of private equity portfolios in the MENA region are set to integrate AI-driven value creation initiatives by the end of 2026, as AI shifts from a pilot-phase technology to a core operational lever across portfolio companies, according to new data released by Ento Capital, an investment banking firm regulated by the Dubai […]
 Workday, Inc (NASDAQ: WDAY) today released new global research showing that while AI is delivering productivity gains, many organizations aren’t fully capturing its value. Employees are saving meaningful time with AI tools, but too often those gains are being absorbed by rework – fixing mistakes, rewriting content, and double-checking outputs from generic tools – leaving
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) convened leaders from government, business, and philanthropy to examine how impact can be delivered at speed and scale through more coordinated, purpose-driven approaches, as global efforts to address sustainability and development challenges continue to face a significant implementation gap. As part of the ADSW programme, H.E. Badr





























