The Middle East and North Africa could see greater cooperation in tackling increasingly complex financial and cyber-enabled fraud under a new regional initiative proposed by the UAE presidency of the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF). The proposed initiative would examine fraud...
Ashok Chandrasekharan, Chief Operations Officer, Paramount, looks at how Middle East enterprises can align privacy, bias control and governance using AI security frameworks. The Middle East is ushering in a brand-new era of AI-led transformation, with enterprises digitising services, modernising their infrastructure and integrating automation as...
Morocco is set to showcase the development of its aerospace and defence industries when the Marrakech Air Show 2026 takes place from 7–10 October at the Marrakech Royal Moroccan Air Force Base. Held under the patronage of King Mohammed VI, the biennial event is expected to...
The International Day of Peace on 21 September will highlight the importance of investing in stability, cooperation and conflict prevention, with the United Nations calling on governments, organisations and communities to contribute to building safer and more peaceful societies. The theme for the 2026 observance is...
Zenitel has launched two IP Speaker Kits designed to allow partners to develop customised networked speaker solutions for specific security and operational environments. The Indoor IP Speaker Kit (ZIPS-K) and Outdoor IP Speaker Kit (ZIPS-KOE) are intended to give partners greater flexibility over speaker form factors...
SightLogix has introduced two fixed thermal cameras designed to give security teams wider perimeter coverage while reducing the number of devices required across large sites. The new SightSensor NS12 and TC12 use 1280×1024 thermal imagers, which the company says can cover approximately 2.5 times the area...
The International Day of Democracy on 15 September provides an opportunity to consider how emerging technologies, cyber threats and disinformation are changing the security environment surrounding democratic institutions. Established by the United Nations, the annual observance is intended to provide an opportunity to review the state...
Sponsored post AI Marketing Minds has launched a new community aimed at marketers, founders and AI tool developers exploring the practical use of artificial intelligence in marketing. Powered by growth marketing agency Marketing Ninja, the initiative is focused on the application of AI to areas including campaign...
WIOCC Group has secured a combined US$300 million investment from Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and Vision International Investment Company (Vision Invest), under a Shareholder Subscription Agreement signed at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh. The investment is intended to support WIOCC’s expansion of digital infrastructure across Africa, including...
As organisations across South Africa adopt digital technologies, accelerate digital initiatives, advance digital capabilities, navigate economic uncertainty and adapt to an increasingly data-driven business environment, the role of the Chief Financial Officer has evolved far beyond traditional financial stewardship. Today's finance leaders are expected to guide...