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Computex 2025
Synology unveils flagship enterprise storage, cloud surveillance solutions at COMPUTEX 2025
“At Synology, our goal has always been to build a data management ecosystem our customers can trust,” said Philip Wong, Chairman and CEO of Synology
AI governance
Viral ChatGPT social media trends spark legal, ethical AI ‘threat’ as UAE experts warn of data risks
AI-driven Studio Ghibli, action figure images as part of viral trends raise alarms among UAE experts, warning that creatives’ rights and copyright protections are being compromised in the rush for innovation
Artificial intelligence
Why Middle East business needs a fresh approach to data leadership in the age of AI
Taking data seriously starts at the top
Artificial intelligence
Deepfakes, voice theft: What to do if AI is used to steal your identity in the UAE, according to experts
Recent high-profile cases, such as the deepfaked images of Taylor Swift and the ongoing legal battle between Scarlett Johansson and OpenAI over alleged voice theft, have brought these issues to the forefront
data protection
DEWA’s Moro Hub partners Thales to ensure data protection and security
The collaboration will offer a range of cutting-edge solutions to enhance cyber defense capabilities
data protection
How SearchInform threat protection experts help tackle data protection issue in UAE
SearchInform founder Lev Matveev discusses current infosec issues, possibilities of business protection from cyber threats and unique managed security service, which can help change the data protection context in the UAE and the world
Data privacy
Saudi Arabia introduces new personal data protection law
The new data protection system will come into force from Thursday, September 14
data protection
DIFC enacts amendments to data protection regulations
The changes are set to enhance the current framework and aims to position the DIFC at the forefront of data protection in the region
Cisco
Cisco announces new plan to build Saudi Arabia data centre
Cisco aims to assist customers in safeguarding their users, infrastructure, and investments against potential threat actors
Data privacy and protection
Meta slapped with $413mn fine for breach of personal data laws
Irish data regulators penalise Facebook and Instagram a total of 390 million euros for showing personalised ads without proper user’s consent
Data privacy
Meta fined $400 million for failing to protect children’s privacy
The commission alleges that Instagram failed to protect children’s privacy when switching to business accounts; It’s the third fine on a Meta-owned company by the Irish
Brand View
The four pillars of digitalisation in the public sector
Governments are treating data as a key asset in planning, delivering and predicting public services, believes Mohamad Majid, Partner at KPMG Lower Gulf
cyber attack
Dragos: Jump-start your organisation’s OT cybersecurity and execution
Arabian Business explores Dragos’ Year in Review report on ICS/OT cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and incident response observations launched to address the looming ICS/OT threat landscape
data protection
Protecting your data in the age of digitalisation and increasing cyber threats
Our personal information is used and shared constantly, from purchasing goods and services to running businesses, governments, and economies; and it has also never been more vulnerable to leaks, threats, and irreparable loss
Artificial intelligence
NFTs and metaverse experiences will soon be offered to Emirates airlines’ customers and employees
Metaverse, NFTs, and Web3 will also be brought to life at the Emirates Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, which is being repurposed into a centre for innovation that will bring talent from all over the globe to work on the airline’s future-focused projects
data protection
Data privacy mechanisms in an interoperable banking ecosystem
Interoperability is a must if traditional banks are to integrate the customer experience over multiple industries