As AI transforms organisational operations, Check Point is working with Microsoft to help enterprises innovate securely with real-time guardrails, DLP, and advanced threat protection. Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a global cyber security pioneer, has announced a new collaboration with Microsoft to provide enterprise-level AI security for Microsoft Copilot Studio. The partnership will allow organisations to safely design and deploy generative AI agents with embedded protection, governance, and compliance throughout their development processes. This integration extends Check Point’s AI Guardrails, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and Threat Prevention tools into Copilot Studio, expanding the company’s AI security portfolio to…
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A new partnership unveiled at the Dubai Airshow is set to fast-track the UAE’s progress in ultra-secure data transmission using advanced quantum technologies spanning both space and terrestrial systems. The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research organisation under Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has joined forces with Space42, a UAE-based global SpaceTech company powered by AI, to create and roll out the nation’s first space-to-ground quantum communication network. The system will integrate satellite platforms with land-based infrastructure using sovereign Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technology. The TII-Space42 agreement, signed during the Dubai Airshow, marks a significant advancement in…
A worldwide study uncovers how cybercrime, governance failings and AI-driven manipulation are merging to create an industrial-scale fraud ecosystem requiring unified action ACCA’s newly released report, Combatting fraud in a perfect storm, reveals that cyberfraud has become the most widespread and financially damaging form of fraud across global markets, intensifying the impact of all other risk categories. Procurement fraud, misuse of authority, and fraud involving external partners follow as the next most common types, yet remain significantly underreported, especially within small businesses and public sector organisations. Based on insights gathered from more than 2,000 professionals and 31 roundtable sessions conducted…
The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research pillar of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has achieved a major advancement for the UAE’s quantum ecosystem by completing a technical integration between its open-source quantum middleware, Qibo, and the NVIDIA CUDA-Q platform. This development boosts TII’s capabilities in hybrid quantum-classical computing, a rapidly expanding field as quantum hardware becomes increasingly intertwined with traditional systems to deliver real-world computational value. By linking Qibo – TII’s open-source framework used for simulating, controlling, and calibrating quantum circuits – with NVIDIA’s CUDA-Q toolkit, which supports the creation of applications spanning both quantum and…
Gulf Craft, the UAE-based global yacht and boat manufacturer, has received top honours in the Manufacturing Category at the Emirates Labour Market Award 2025. The award, presented by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, was handed out during the ceremony in Abu Dhabi on 13th November. The event commended organisations that demonstrate excellence in workforce practices and contribute meaningfully to enhancing the country’s labour market. This marks the first time Gulf Craft has been…
Samana Developers Introduces a Fully Interest-Free Route to Home Ownership for UAE Residents Samana Developers, the award-winning Dubai-based property developer, has unveiled a pioneering payment structure aimed at removing the traditional financial barrier to entering the real estate market for both residents and investors. Under this new arrangement, buyers can reserve a premium residential home without paying anything upfront. The commitment begins with a highly accessible plan requiring only 2% per month over 50 months. The initiative aligns with Dubai’s strong property market performance and rising buyer confidence, making upscale living more attainable for a wider segment of residents. It…
The inaugural edition is set to roll out in March 2026 A milestone collaboration paving the way for a new chapter in city-based obstacle racing Further strengthening Dubai’s reputation as a global destination for contemporary urban sports DXB LIVE, the experiential and event management arm of Dubai World Trade Centre, has formalised a significant Memorandum of Understanding with Arabian Warrior to introduce “The Urbanator”, an innovative urban obstacle racing series that turns Dubai’s districts, landmarks, and public spaces into a thrilling competitive arena. Launching during the Holy Month of Ramadan, The Urbanator will present a refreshed take on obstacle course…
Azizi Developments, one of the UAE’s foremost private developers, has confirmed that construction on Beach Oasis II — its lively mixed-use community in the fast-growing Dubai Studio City district — has now reached an 18% completion milestone. Structural works are advancing steadily, with the main structure now 69% complete and 681 workers active on site to maintain momentum and ensure on-time delivery. Beach Oasis II offers a total of 452 studios, 209 one-bedroom homes, and 33 two-bedroom units, forming a contemporary low-rise neighbourhood equipped with an extensive range of amenities. Residents will enjoy a beach-inspired swimming pool at the heart…
Confluent, Inc., the leader in data streaming technologies, has unveiled Confluent Intelligence during the Dubai stop of its global Data Streaming World Tour. Designed to accelerate the development of real-time, context-aware artificial intelligence, the new platform sits natively within Confluent Cloud and provides organisations with a complete environment to deploy and scale event-driven AI applications. The managed technology stack streams and analyses both historical and real-time data continuously, feeding this context into AI systems to achieve secure, dependable, and highly scalable workloads. With Confluent Intelligence, companies can build AI capabilities grounded in dynamic and trusted data sources. “Across the Middle…
As the curtain falls on the 2025 WTA season and the final rankings are confirmed, few narratives shine brighter than that of 18-year-old Mirra Andreeva, who ends the year as World No9. It marks a landmark achievement for one of the sport’s most impressive young talents. Her breakthrough season not only represents a major step forward in her career but also underscores the importance of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships (DDFTC), the tournament that served as a decisive turning point in her rise to the elite level back in February. Andreeva’s triumph at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships…