Proofpoint, Inc., a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, today released its annual Voice of the CISO report, which explores key challenges facing chief information security officers (CISOs). While the world’s CISOs spent 2021 coming to terms with new ways of working, many now feel much more in control of their environment: 44% of CISOs in the UAE […]
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Infoblox’s State of Security Report Spotlights Remote Work Hazards in the UAE
Infoblox, the leader in DNS management and security services, today unveils a global report examining the state of security concerns, costs, and remedies. As the pandemic and uneven shutdowns stretch into a third year, organisations are accelerating digital transformation projects to support remote work. Meanwhile, attackers have seized on vulnerabilities in these environments, creating more […]
Northladder secures $10mln through a convertible note led by CE-Ventures
NorthLadder is the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s unique digital platform that enables frictionless trade of pre-owned electronics. Their model provides great value and convenience to consumers to sell their devices, as well as a steady and reliable supply to buyers on the platform. Today, the company announced a $10 million convertible note […]
Trend Micro detected and blocked over 104 million threats last year in the UAE, revealed its annual cybersecurity report for 2021
Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, today released its 2021 annual cybersecurity report: Navigating New Frontiers. The report highlights the growing rate of cyber-attacks by malicious actors on digital infrastructures and individuals in the modern-day hybrid work environment. The report states that globally Trend Micro solutions stopped over […]
KPMG and Oracle discuss the future of banking in Kuwait
At a joint event held at Four Seasons Hotel, Kuwait, esteemed members from KPMG in Kuwait and Oracle took the platform with dignitaries from several renowned organizations to discuss their ideas and insights pertaining to the future of financial services and the banking sector in Kuwait. Speaking about the current business landscape in Kuwait, Dr. […]
Bahrain Bourse in collaboration with INJAZ bahrain holds ceremony to conclude the 2021-2022 smart investor program
The Smart Investor Program, organized by Bahrain Bourse in collaboration with INJAZ Bahrain, was concluded at Bahrain Bourse’s premises with the attendance of the Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain Bourse and Her Highness Shaikha Hessa Bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, Chairperson of INJAZ Bahrain alongside INJAZ Bahrain officials, Mrs. Latifa Bunudha, Assistant Undersecretary for Education and […]
PMI achieves female representation target
Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) today announced that it has reached its global company-wide target to improve gender balance, ensuring at least 40% female representation in managerial roles by 2022. Jacek Olczak, Chief Executive Officer at PMI, commented: “I am immensely proud of PMI’s vision, commitment, and achievement in ensuring equal opportunities are […]
IMA’s SBC guide presents real-world cases of small business resilience
The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)’S Small Business Committee (SBC) initiated a guide – under the title of Thriving Amidst Challenges: A Guide to Small Business Resilience – with the aim of providing management accountants in small businesses with real-world cases of resilience and a model that highlights a path to resilience. The guide included […]
Inaugural Global Startup Awards Africa Summit to put Egyptian startups front and centre on global stage
Award-winning Egyptian startup accelerator, AUC Venture Lab, and female-founded food recycling platform, Tekeya, will be joining a host of leading founders of rapidly scaling, UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)-aligned businesses from across North Africa and the greater continent for the first ever Global Startup Awards Africa Summit on the 14th and 15th June in Cape […]
FinaMaze announces appointment of business development manager in line with growth and expansion efforts
ADGM-based innovative asset management firm FinaMaze has announced the appointment of Harriet Yorston as its Senior Business Development Manager. Her appointment comes into effect from May 16th 2022. Harriet has been working in business development for startups and SMEs across the Middle East, Asia, Europe and Australia; accelerating businesses into the next stage of their growth […]