Let’s be real: the traditional security perimeter is dead. With the explosion of remote work, cloud computing, and BYOD (bring your own device), we’re no longer dealing with neatly defined boundaries that we can wrap in a firewall and call it a day. Today, identity is the new perimeter, and if you’re not treating it that […]
The world of finance is changing fast, and Lluis Mas is one of the people driving that change. As the Founder and Executive Chairman of BELOBABA, he is working to connect traditional finance with blockchain technology in a way that is safe, transparent, and accessible. His interest in blockchain began when he saw how it […]
How the Middle East Can Lead in Aviation Safety Airports are the arteries of global connectivity, pulsing with passengers, cargo, and ambition. Yet, in today’s world—marked by cyber threats, geopolitical tensions, and evolving criminal tactics—they’re also prime targets. For the Middle East, a region driving aviation growth through hubs like Dubai, Riyadh, and Doha, securing […]
Let’s face it: onboarding and offboarding are two of the most overlooked security blind spots in most companies. Think about it. A new employee joins, and it takes days (sometimes weeks) to get access to the tools they need. Or worse, someone leaves the company, but their login to Salesforce or Slack is still active […]
1. The Expansion of Digital Banking Traditional banking is gradually being replaced by digital-only banks, also known as neobanks, which offer fully online services without the need for physical branches. These banks provide more personalized and cost-effective financial solutions, making banking more accessible for individuals and businesses. The rise of open banking, which allows third-party […]
Last month, Binance secured a $2billion investment from MGX, the new technology investment company created by United Arab Emirates (UAE) sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment and AI firm G42. Mubadala, one of the most active sovereign wealth funds in the Middle East, manages around $230billion in assets under management. For at least the last 15 years, it has been diversifying away […]
Every year, the GCC countries imports nearly 85% of its food*. At the same time, retail food waste in the GCC is notably 38% higher than the global average*. A tomato from Europe spends weeks in transit before reaching Qatar. One broken cold chain link? Spoiled. A supermarket may discard perfectly edible food because it “looks old.” A restaurant […]
Lev Matveev, Founder of SearchInform, discusses the advancement of artificial intelligence in Gulf countries, the significant security risks associated with this technology and explores strategies to mitigate these risks. It’s not a secret that countries of the Gulf region are heavily investing in innovations and information technologies. AI swiftly became one of the most successful […]
Daniel Hungerford started his first business right out of college at 22. Dan has had the opportunity to start businesses for himself and help others grow them for most of his adult life. Dan is a John Maxwell Trained Speaker and Corporate Trainer. He has been COO and Sales Manager for companies in the Nutrition, […]
Tell us about yourselves and how you met your co-founders I come from a remote frontier region of Pakistan, belonging to the Pashtun ethnic group, where I developed a passion for technology at an early age. At 13, I taught myself C and web programming, and within a few years, I was freelancing in building […]
