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Rami Nehme, Managing Director – META, Certes, and Simon Pamplin, CTO, Certes, with security leaders at the “Devalue the stolen data” roundtable in Dubai. Held alongside the CISO50 and Future Security Awards 2026, the Dubai roundtable explored data-centric security, quantum readiness and protecting sensitive information after systems are compromised. Protecting sensitive data after a breach requires security strategies that extend beyond preventing unauthorised access. Organisations must consider how to keep intercepted information unusable, strengthen control over data flows and prepare for quantum-related risks without disrupting existing operations. Examining how CISOs can achieve these objectives was the focus of the “Devalue the…
Guests in the fourth group of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Umrah and Visit Program for 1448 AH visited the Revelation Exhibition in Hira Cultural District in Makkah. The visit was part of the cultural and educational program prepared by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance to enrich the guests’ experience and introduce them to sites and landmarks associated with the Prophet’s biography and Islamic history. During the visit, the guests explored the exhibition’s educational and interactive displays depicting the story of the revelation, the stories of the prophets, peace be upon them, and key milestones…
In a statement issued Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed appreciation for the Security Council’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its condemnation of continued Houthi attacks targeting civilians, airports and vital infrastructure, as well as threats to maritime navigation in the Red Sea and Bab Al-Mandab Strait. The Kingdom stressed the importance of the council’s call for the full implementation of Resolution 2216 (2015) and subsequent resolutions, alongside practical international cooperation to prevent the Houthis from obtaining weapons and other forms of military support. “The Kingdom appreciates the solidarity of Security Council members in confronting attacks targeting civilians and…
Home care services in Dubai grew faster than any other part of the health sector in the first half of 2026, with the number of licensed facilities rising 22.7 per cent to 249, up from 203 in the same period last year. The sharp increase, revealed in a new Dubai Health Authority (DHA) report, points to a shift in how care is being delivered in the emirate, with more patients able to receive treatment at home rather than in a hospital or clinic. The report showed broad growth across the sector. The number of licensed health facilities in Dubai rose…
Antoine Kareh, CEO, Hiperdist. The Hiperdist CEO discusses his 47-year journey, enduring leadership principles, regional expansion, and the partnerships shaping Hiperdist’s continued growth. Technology distribution across the Middle East and Africa has changed dramatically over the past five decades, evolving from an emerging computing market into a sophisticated ecosystem of vendors, distributors, resellers and solution providers. Few industry leaders have witnessed or influenced this transformation as closely as Antoine Kareh, CEO of Hiperdist. Kareh began his journey 47 years ago, when computing remained a relatively new field and the region offered significant untapped potential. His early experience in electrical engineering, computer…
BRUSSELS — European Union leaders rallied around President Volodymyr Zelensky at a summit on Friday as US President Donald Trump fired another salvo at Ukraine, calling its strikes on Russian refineries a “disgrace”. Speaking to US media on Thursday evening, Trump also called said the Ukrainian leader is “more difficult to deal with” than Russian President Vladimir Putin. The EU is hosting Zelensky in Brussels at one of the most difficult moments for Ukraine, with missiles and drones raining down on Ukrainian cities and fears that the US could pull back intelligence sharing and weapons support from Kyiv. Trump blindsided…
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) is implementing a voluntary medical project for open-heart surgery and interventional catheterization in Abuja, Federal Republic of Nigeria, from October 10 to 17, 2026. The project involves 17 volunteers from various specialties and is being carried out in cooperation with the Al-Balsam Association for Training and Health Development. Since the start of the campaign, KSrelief’s volunteer medical team has performed 16 cardiac catheterization procedures. The initiative is part of the relief, humanitarian, and voluntary projects provided by Saudi Arabia through its humanitarian arm, KSrelief, to alleviate the suffering of patients and…
The World Health Organization’s logistics hub in Dubai delivered medical supplies to 74 countries during 2025-2026, the UAE said at a regional health meeting in Cairo. The 73rd session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean was held from October 13 to 15. During the meeting, Dr Hussain Abdul Rahman Al Rand, assistant undersecretary for the Public Health Sector at the Ministry of Health and Prevention, highlighted UAE’s support for air cargo flights carrying medical supplies to Gaza. The UAE called for health facilities and healthcare workers to be protected, and for essential services to continue in areas…
Ayman Gamaludien, Regional Manager – Egypt & Africa, FAMA Technologies. Strategic partnerships, integrated technology solutions and stronger local service capabilities underpin the company’s regional expansion ambitions FAMA Technologies aims to strengthen its presence in Egypt and build a platform for further expansion across Africa, focusing on strategic partnerships, local implementation capabilities and ongoing customer support. Established in 2009 as part of FAMA Holding Group, the company serves retail, hospitality, food and beverage, industrial and enterprise customers across the Middle East and India. Its portfolio brings together customer-facing technologies, including drive-thru systems, digital signage and self-ordering kiosks, with IT infrastructure, security…
BEIJING — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has told Israel to stop its “forced establishment” of settlements in the West Bank and reverse its actions, his office said. China has consistently held that the Palestinian question is the greatest historical injustice of this century, Wang told Herzog during a meeting in Azerbaijan, according to a statement by the Chinese foreign ministry on Friday. The “Palestinian question” is “the greatest historical injustice of this century”, Wang told Israeli President Isaac Herzog in a face-to-face meeting on the sidelines of a conference in Azerbaijan. Herzog said in a post on X that…