Kaspersky warns that attackers are currently deploying the same methods against smaller businesses as they do against large enterprises. To help strengthen corporate defences, Kaspersky is releasing new recommendations alongside findings from a global survey by its Internal Research Center, which found that just 14% of businesses with 100 to 499 employees avoided a cyber incident in the past year. The figure is similar – 18% in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa region. The illusion that small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) can fly under the radar of cybercriminals is becoming obsolete. As smaller organisations digitalise, and the cost of…
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Downtown Dubai’s best-known attractions are minutes apart, but offer very different ways to experience the city’s skyline Published: Mon 31 Aug 2026, 2:07 PM By: Kushmita Bose | Partner Content There is no shortage of places to witness the beauty of Dubai. Rooftop restaurants, hotel terraces and observation decks have become part of the experience of visiting a destination famous for its striking skyline and record-breaking architecture. Dubai is increasingly making a name for itself after dark too. A recent global study by JB.com named Dubai the world’s most beautiful city to explore at night for 2026, beating major global…
AL AIN, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) — Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Cultural Adviser to His Highness the President of the UAE and Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), officially opened the UAEU Medical Simulation Centre, in the presence of Prof. Ahmed Ali Alraeesi, Vice Chancellor of UAEU, and members of the University’s senior leadership. The opening marks a significant step in advancing medical education and clinical training at UAEU and strengthening the integration of advanced technologies into the preparation of future healthcare professionals. The UAEU Medical Simulation Center provides an integrated educational and training environment designed to deliver safe,…
SHARJAH, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) honoured 104 businesses for their steadfast adherence to local economic regulations and standards. Department Chairman Hamad Ali Abdullah Al Mahmoud emphasised that the tribute highlights these compliant enterprises as vital partners in driving sustainable private-sector growth and boosting the emirate’s economic competitiveness. The initiative underscores the department’s broader strategy to foster a stable, high-confidence marketplace by promoting best practices and strong operational standards. Al Mahmoud noted that building a collaborative relationship grounded in mutual trust helps create an attractive investment environment that encourages business innovation. Ultimately, these efforts…
ISTANBUL — Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman said Monday that Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan had reaffirmed their commitment to activating the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement in a way that strengthens integration and advances regional security and stability. Prince Khalid, who led the Kingdom’s delegation to the first meeting of the Strategic Political and Defense Committee in Istanbul, said the talks marked an important step toward implementing the agreement. “I was pleased to lead the Kingdom’s delegation in the first meeting of the Strategic Political and Defense Committee,” Prince Khalid said. “We affirmed our commitment to activating the…
RIYADH — Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Abdullah Alswaha inaugurated the fifth edition of LEAP 26, the annual global technology event, at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham on Monday. During the opening of the event under the theme “Into New Worlds,” the minister announced a series of new investments and mega projects in the technology and artificial intelligence sectors. Alswaha revealed that XAI will undertake its first expansion outside the United States in Saudi Arabia through a project with an initial capacity of 50 megawatts, which will be expanded to 500 megawatts in subsequent phases.…
Taco Bell is officially making its UAE comeback, 14 years after the American fast-food chain left the country. Americana Restaurants announced on August 30 that it had signed an exclusive development agreement with Taco Bell UK and Europe Ltd to bring the brand back to the UAE, with plans to eventually expand across other GCC markets. There is still one important detail missing, though: exactly when UAE residents will be able to get their hands on a Crunchwrap again. Luckily, the country’s Mexican food scene looks very different from when Taco Bell departed in 2012. From quick burrito bowls and…
DUBAI, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is set to host a diverse line up of national and international exhibitions and conferences this September across key industries including energy, investment, healthcare, travel, finance, cybersecurity and technology, among others. With a dynamic line-up of 14 flagship events across DWTC and Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), September’s roster spans business, innovation and industry development. The full event agenda includes: Held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Middle East Energy is the region’s largest energy infrastructure exhibition. The 2026 edition will bring together more than…
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration plans to impose sanctions on another bank this week as it intensifies efforts to economically isolate Iran, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday. “This is going to be financial violence if we have to,” Bessent told the Associated Press in an interview. “We are showing people that we know who you are, you know who you are, and this has got to stop.” The announcement comes just days after Washington said it would cut off the UAE operations of Banque Misr from the US financial system after accusing Egypt’s second-biggest bank of doing…
Srikrishna Shankavaram, Head of AI Security, Zebra Technologies, outlines the delicate balancing act between securing AI agents and governing them as digital identities in this exclusive feature. 2026 is touted as the year AI moves from speculation and interest to real-world deployment and value. Yet one global analyst firm predicts 40% of agentic AI projects will be cancelled by the end of 2027, due to escalating costs, unclear business value, or inadequate risk controls. It suggests more and better advice, and an ecosystem of support are needed to make agentic projects a success, which must include addressing new security considerations. There are early signs that the rise of agentic AI is transforming how organisations operate. In…