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Techitup ME, Dubai, UAE, Dubai (2026)

22/05/2026

Sobha Realty, a luxury real estate developer shaping premium communities, has partnered with Keeta Drone to introduce air delivery ecosystems across Sobha communities in the UAE. The collaboration marks a major step toward smarter, future-ready living powered by innovation, convenience, and intelligent urban mobility.

Key Highlights:

• Sobha Realty becomes Keeta Drone’s first official Smart Community partner in the UAE.

• The partnership will introduce phased air delivery services within government-approved frameworks.

• The initiative aims to integrate smarter lifestyle experiences into premium residential communities.

• The agreement was signed in the presence of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, supporting responsible innovation in Dubai’s mobility ecosystem.

• Sobha Realty and Keeta Drone also plan to explore opportunities beyond the UAE as both companies expand globally.

Francis Alfred, Managing Director at Sobha Realty, said the partnership reflects the company’s vision of building self-sustained, future-ready communities where innovation, sustainability, and convenience are seamlessly integrated into everyday living.

Dr. Mao, President of Keeta Drone, said the collaboration lays the foundation for the future of urban living in the UAE.

Discover how air delivery could redefine smart community living across the region.

Sobha Realty announced the signing of a MoU with Keeta Drone, to introduce air delivery ecosystems across its integrated communities

22/05/2026

ASUS, a global technology leader known for its innovative computing solutions and business devices, has tested the new ExpertBook Ultra in one of the harshest environments on Earth — above Mount Everest. The laptop reportedly remained fully operational throughout ascent, descent, and landing, highlighting ASUS’ focus on durability, mobility, and reliable performance for professionals working in demanding conditions.

Key Highlights:

• ASUS tested the ExpertBook Ultra at an altitude of 8856 meters, higher than Mount Everest’s summit.

• The device operated in temperatures as low as -42.5°C with significantly reduced air pressure.

• The laptop stayed functional during ascent, descent, and landing despite extreme environmental stress.

• ASUS used a specially designed 3D-printed rig and high-altitude balloon for the durability experiment.

• The ExpertBook Ultra features up to Intel Core Ultra X9 Series 3 processors with up to 50 TOPS of NPU performance for AI workloads.

• ASUS says the notebook is designed with durability integrated into the product development process from the start.

Tolga Özdil, Regional Commercial Director, Middle East, Turkey & Africa at ASUS, said durability is embedded into the ExpertBook Ultra from the very beginning of the design process to ensure reliable performance in demanding environments.

Discover how ASUS is pushing business laptop durability beyond traditional testing environments.

The ExpertBook Ultra test reached an altitude of 8856 meters, exceeding the 8849-meter summit of Mount Everest, with -42.5°C ambient temp

22/05/2026

Cloudflare, a global connectivity cloud and cybersecurity company, has released its Q1 2026 Global Internet Trends & Insights Report, revealing a sharp rise in cyber threats across the Middle East as organizations face increasing volumes of malicious traffic targeting critical sectors and digital services. The report highlights growing pressure on businesses and governments to strengthen cyber resilience as digital transformation accelerates across the region.

Key Highlights:

• Cloudflare handled an average of 7 trillion daily requests globally in Q1 2026

• The company blocked an average of 234 billion cyber threats every day worldwide

• Cyber threats blocked across EMEA increased 22% quarter over quarter

• Saudi Arabia recorded a 37% increase in blocked cyber threats QoQ

• The UAE saw a 51% increase in blocked cyber threats QoQ

• Transportation, tourism, media, education, and IT were among the top targeted sectors

Ercan Aydin, AVP Middle East, Turkey & Africa at Cloudflare, said rapid digital innovation across the Middle East is expanding the attack surface for cybercriminals, making proactive security and attack mitigation essential for modern digital infrastructure.

Discover how rising cyber threats are reshaping digital resilience strategies across the Middle East.

Cloudflare, released its Q1 2026 Global Internet Trends & Insights Report, highlighting significant developments in global and regional

22/05/2026

WD, a global leader in data storage technologies, has announced the integration of post quantum cryptography into its latest Ultrastar enterprise hard disk drives to help secure long term AI and enterprise data against future quantum computing threats. The new drives are already in customer qualification with multiple hyperscale organizations.

Key Highlights:

• WD introduced NIST approved quantum resistant cryptography into Ultrastar HDDs

• The solution is designed to defend against “harvest now, decrypt later” attacks

• The drives strengthen firmware integrity and device level trust protection

• WD implemented ML DSA 87 alongside RSA 3072 for resilient code signing

• The infrastructure includes PQC ready PKI and hardware security module workflows

• The company plans to expand post quantum capabilities across additional enterprise storage products

Dr. Xiaodong Carl Che, Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President at WD, said securing AI data for the future is no longer optional as quantum computing advances faster than many organizations expect.

He added that integrating post quantum cryptography into Ultrastar drives helps enterprises prepare for a quantum safe storage infrastructure aligned with NIST standards.

Discover how post quantum cryptography is shaping the future of secure AI data infrastructure.

WD announces, it is among the first to bring post-quantum cryptography into production storage infrastructure, helping the industry’s quantum

12/05/2026

AGON by AOC, a global gaming monitor brand known for high performance esports displays, is celebrating 10 years of innovation after being ranked the No. 1 gaming monitor brand for seven consecutive years, according to the latest IDC 2025 report. The milestone highlights a decade of pushing display technology forward for gamers and esports professionals worldwide.

Key Highlights:

• AGON by AOC has maintained the top gaming monitor position globally for seven consecutive years

• The brand recently introduced its first 1000Hz esports gaming monitor

• AI powered display technology is being integrated for real time gaming enhancements

• NVIDIA G SYNC PULSAR technology is helping improve professional grade motion clarity

• Partnerships with League of Legends, Counter Strike, and G2 Esports continue to shape product development

Carol Anne Dias, Sales Director for AOC and Philips Monitors Middle East, Africa & India, said the company’s mission has always focused on giving gamers a true competitive advantage through speed, precision, and visual clarity.

She added that the brand’s “Ten Years, One Sword” philosophy reflects its long term commitment to innovation and excellence.

Discover how AGON by AOC is shaping the future of esports and gaming display technology.

A decade of excellence – AGON by AOC marks 10 years of innovation and 7 consecutive years as the world’s No. 1 gaming monitor brand

08/05/2026

Qualys, a leader in cloud based cybersecurity and compliance solutions, and Converge have launched a joint offering designed to help organizations reduce cyber insurance costs through verified cybersecurity compliance. The collaboration aims to simplify cyber insurance assessments while improving risk visibility and accuracy for insurers and enterprises.

Key Highlights:

• The Qualys Converge Connect Insurance Report helps organizations qualify for potential insurance premium reductions

• The report verifies vulnerability management, patching, and endpoint detection controls in real time

• Automated data reduces reliance on manual questionnaires and inaccurate self reporting

• Organizations can demonstrate measurable improvements in cyber hygiene and remediation speed

• The solution streamlines cyber insurance applications and reduces administrative burden

Tom Kang, CEO of Converge, said verified security data allows insurers to assess live cyber posture instead of relying on outdated snapshots and self reported answers.

Sumedh Thakar, President and CEO of Qualys, said organizations need a simpler way to connect strong cybersecurity posture with lower insurance costs and better business outcomes.

Discover how real time cybersecurity insights are reshaping cyber insurance and enterprise risk management.

Current cyber insurance applications rely on manual questionnaires, a process that is time-consuming, inconsistent, and not risk free

08/05/2026

VAD Technologies, a leading value added distributor in the Middle East, and Data Dynamics, a provider of intelligent data management solutions, have signed a strategic MOU to accelerate sovereign AI adoption and AI ready data management across the GCC. The partnership aims to help enterprises and government entities build secure, compliant, and intelligence driven data ecosystems.

Key Highlights:

• The collaboration focuses on AI ready data governance and sovereign AI adoption across GCC

• The partnership helps organizations transform unstructured data into compliant business ready assets

• Joint initiatives will support partner enablement and regional expansion

• The platform supports hybrid, sovereign, air gapped, and multi cloud environments

• Organizations can improve compliance, visibility, resiliency, and AI readiness through governed data frameworks

Mario M. Veljovic, General Manager at VAD Technologies, said structured and governed data has become essential for successful AI outcomes and future ready architectures.

Piyush Mehta, Chief Executive Officer at Data Dynamics, said many organizations struggle with fragmented and unused data that delays AI initiatives and increases operational risk.

Jithin Varghese, Business Unit Manager at VAD Technologies, said the partnership delivers an end to end framework for modern data governance across regulated industries.

Discover how GCC organizations are advancing sovereign AI through smarter data governance strategies.

VAD Technologies & Data Dynamics collaborate to help government, finance, healthcare, and other regulated sectors manage growing data and

08/05/2026

WSO2, a leader in enterprise digital transformation and API management solutions, has launched the beta version of WSO2 Agent Manager to help organizations securely govern and scale AI agents across enterprise environments. As businesses rapidly adopt agentic AI systems, the platform aims to bring visibility, accountability, and control to autonomous AI operations.

Key Highlights:

• WSO2 Agent Manager provides a unified control plane for managing AI agents

• The platform supports cloud, on premises, and hybrid environments

• Organizations can enforce centralized governance and policy controls across agents

• The solution offers identity management, observability, and real time intervention capabilities

• WSO2 Agent Manager is built on open standards to avoid vendor lock in

• The platform supports frameworks including LangGraph, CrewAI, and Ballerina

Rania Khalaf, Chief AI Officer at WSO2, said AI agents introduce new operational challenges due to their autonomy and probabilistic behavior, making governance and accountability critical at scale.

WSO2 said the platform is designed to help enterprises address growing “agent sprawl” and reduce compliance and operational risks.

Discover how WSO2 is helping enterprises bring governance and security to the next generation of AI agents.

WSO2 Agent Manager aims to brings visibility, control, and accountability to autonomous agents operating across the enterprise

08/05/2026

Infoblox, a leader in DNS and network security, has completed its acquisition of Axur to expand its preemptive security capabilities and help organizations stop external threats before they cause damage. The move strengthens Infoblox’s ability to detect risks emerging across social platforms, mobile apps, web environments, and the dark web.

Key Highlights:

• Infoblox launched Digital Risk Protection Services powered by multi modal AI

• The platform scans more than 40 million URLs daily for phishing, impersonation, fraud, and credential exposure

• Threat intelligence will now connect external risks with DNS level security insights

• The acquisition strengthens protection against AI scaled phishing and fraud campaigns

• Infoblox plans to expand Continuous Threat Exposure Management capabilities over time

Scott Harrell, President and CEO of Infoblox, said the acquisition strengthens Infoblox’s ability to take down malicious infrastructure before it can be weaponized against enterprises.

Dr. Renée Burton, Vice President of Threat Intelligence at Infoblox, said the combined intelligence capabilities will provide customers with clearer visibility into emerging threats.

Fabio Ramos, CEO of Axur, said joining Infoblox will help scale Axur’s mission globally and deliver a more proactive security approach.

Discover how Infoblox is advancing preemptive cybersecurity through AI driven threat intelligence.

Infoblox is expanding its preemptive security capabilities with Axur acquisition, to help organizations identify & stop external threats

07/05/2026

SheKnows, a UAE built global digital platform founded by Amnah Ajmal, has officially launched to support senior women leaders and promote gender equity in business and decision making. The platform is designed to help women confidently navigate defining career moments through access to global leadership expertise, practical guidance, and AI enhanced growth pathways.

Key Highlights:

• SheKnows connects women with global leaders through private 1 to 1 sessions

• The platform supports women during important career transitions and leadership moments

• AI enhanced growth pathways help women turn uncertainty into actionable progress

• Growth Navigators include leaders from technology, hospitality, logistics, financial services, and more

• The platform connects women with mentors and leaders across multiple global markets

Amnah Ajmal, Founder and CEO of SheKnows, said the platform is built for women in senior leadership roles navigating defining career moments and aims to help them move forward with greater confidence.

Amadou Diallo, CEO of Aramex Group and Growth Navigator at SheKnows, said empowering women creates ripple effects that transform communities and shape the future.

Sandeep Walia, Chief Operating Officer, Middle East & Africa, Luxury, Europe Middle East & Africa and Global Leader, Design Hotels at Marriott International, and Growth Navigator at SheKnows, said the initiative will help women build the skills and confidence needed to thrive.

Discover how SheKnows is helping shape the future of women’s leadership globally.

SheKnows is built around insights from global leaders with real-world experience. The platform is designed to provide intelligence, influence

07/05/2026

UAE Cyber Security Council, the national authority driving cybersecurity resilience in the UAE, and Dell Technologies have launched a new Cybersecurity Center of Excellence in Abu Dhabi. The initiative highlights the UAE’s growing focus on building a secure, resilient, and innovation driven digital economy powered by advanced cybersecurity capabilities.

Key Highlights:

• The new center was unveiled during the “Make it in the Emirates” forum in Abu Dhabi

• The initiative will use AI, IoT, and cloud technologies for real time threat detection and response

• Advanced cyber training and simulation exercises will help address the cybersecurity skills gap

• The partnership will support startups in bringing locally developed cybersecurity solutions to market

• The center aims to strengthen protection across critical infrastructure and digital platforms

• The initiative supports the UAE National Cybersecurity Strategy and knowledge based economy goals

H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity for the UAE Government at UAE Cyber Security Council, said the partnership supports the UAE’s ambition to become a global hub for innovation while strengthening digital trust and resilience.

Walid Yehia, Managing Director, South Gulf at Dell Technologies, said the collaboration will help organizations navigate the digital age with advanced solutions and skilled talent.

Discover how the UAE is accelerating its cybersecurity future through strategic partnerships.

The UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) and Dell Technologies announced the launch of a dedicated Cybersecurity Center of Excellence in Abu Dhabi

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