(L-R) H.E. Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity Council of the UAE and Beenu Arora, CEO & Co-founder, Cyble. AI-driven threats are increasing in sophistication, placing greater pressure on governments, enterprises and cybersecurity providers to strengthen collaboration and adopt proactive defence strategies. Threat intelligence, automation and rapid remediation have become critical to protecting people, organisations and national infrastructure from emerging risks. In an interview with TahawulTech.com, Beenu Arora, Co-founder and CEO of Cyble, discusses the company’s partnership with the UAE Cyber Security Council, its AI-native cybersecurity capabilities and the importance of industry-wide intelligence sharing. He also explains how Cyble’s…
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SEOUL, 26th September, 2026 (WAM) — The amount of payments made electronically in the Republic of Korea advanced by more than 12% in the first half of the year from a year earlier, central bank data showed Friday, as a growing number of people engaged in contact-free commerce. The daily average amount of electronic financial transactions came to 1.72 trillion won (US$1.24 billion) in the January-June period, up 12.8% from a year earlier, according to the data from the Bank of Korea (BOK), carried by Yonhap News Agency. The daily average number of electronic financial transactions jumped 12.1% on-year to…
When Parmigiani Fleurier introduced the Tonda PF in 2021, it was conceived as a new expression of the maison’s idea of contemporary watchmaking: integrated bracelets, refined proportions, finely resolved details and complications that never needed to announce themselves. The collection quickly established its own visual language; one built around the precision of its details and the confidence of its proportions. The Tonda PF Skeleton that followed took that philosophy into more revealing territory. Here, the movement is no longer something encountered behind the dial or through a caseback. It becomes part of the watch’s face, but in a manner that…
Artificial intelligence has rapidly moved beyond experimentation into production environments, creating new security, governance and visibility challenges for enterprises. Shadow AI, identity risks, third-party platforms and increasingly automated cyberattacks are placing greater pressure on organisations to strengthen control over users, applications and data. Kalle Björn, Senior Director of Systems Engineering for the Middle East at Fortinet, explains why organisations need integrated security platforms that share threat intelligence and automate response at machine speed. He also discusses the role of zero trust in hybrid workplaces and the importance of securing data flows between IT and operational technology environments. How is AI…
One Friday evening in late August this year, Thavi sat inside a cozy café in Jumeirah, occasionally glancing at the doorway. She was there to host the first meet-up of The Spectrum Circle, a new community that she had founded to organise meet-ups for neurodivergent individuals. Thavi, who also runs the events and marketing agency True North Marketing, had planned a fun evening that was peppered with activities that she had designed, and had also reserved space for about 10 people. But she would have been happy even if only two people had turned up — being neurodivergent herself, Thavi…
Gymkhana has always been one of those restaurants that feels established rather than launched — a stalwart of the tier-one Indian dining scene in London. If you’re not aware, Gymkhana London is the flagship two Michelin-star venue. The arrival of Gymkhana Dubai in DIFC doesn’t read like a newcomer’s debut. It reads like a relocation of excellence: a familiar triumph brought home, polished up, and dressed for the Dubai lights. Inside, the restaurant splits into three distinct spaces, each doing a different job. The main dining room is velvet-dark and buzzy, with a burgundy ceiling and handsome wooden walls. The…
AI and intelligent automation are moving beyond experimentation to play a central role in enterprise decision-making and operations. This shift presents opportunities to improve efficiency and manage complexity, but also increases the need for stronger security, governance and operational guardrails. In an interview with TahawulTech.com at GISEC Global 2026, Dhruv Kohli, Vice President – India & Middle East at HCLSoftware, discusses the company’s IntelliOps framework, its approach to securing applications and endpoints, and the importance of combining AI adoption with proactive cyber resilience. What is HCLSoftware showcasing at GISEC this year, and what conversations are you having with customers? HCLSoftware…
ABU DHABI, 25th September, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) announced it has set up its SWIFT Business Identifier Code (BIC), ADSEAEADXXX, and is now part of the global SWIFT network. The activation of SWIFT connectivity marks a significant milestone in the ongoing enhancement of ADX’s post-trade infrastructure and reinforces its position as a globally connected marketplace. Through the SWIFT network, ADX can facilitate secure, standardised, and internationally recognised financial messaging with custodians, central securities depositories (CSDs), international central securities depositories (ICSDs), and other market participants worldwide. This strategic development will strengthen ADX’s connectivity with the global financial…
From Michael Jordan and Naomi Campbell to Novak Djokovic and A$AP Rocky, UAE-born hospitality concepts are drawing stars in London, Monaco, Miami and Europe’s summer destinations. Michael Jordan in Monaco, Novak Djokovic in London, Jessica Alba in Miami and Rafael Nadal in St Tropez are among the high-profile names seen at venues created in Dubai. For Fundamental Hospitality, the UAE-born group behind GAIA, Shanghai Me, La Maison Ani and NYX, the celebrity roll call points to a wider shift. Homegrown hospitality concepts, once associated primarily with Dubai’s fast-moving dining scene, are becoming established fixtures in some of the world’s most…
RIYADH — The chiefs of defense and general staff of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye met in Riyadh on Friday, reaffirming their commitment to collective defense and the immediate implementation of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement. During the meeting, the military chiefs reviewed the security situation and threats facing Saudi Arabia and strongly condemned the attacks targeting Makkah and the Kingdom’s civilian and economic infrastructure. They praised the vigilance and professionalism of the Saudi Armed Forces in safeguarding citizens and residents and protecting the Kingdom’s security. The participants discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation among the armed forces of the…