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Saudi Arabia’s deep tech startup ecosystem thrives with focus on AI and IoT, fueling Vision 2030

CIO

A recent report from the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, and consultancy firm Hello Tomorrow highlights the rapid growth of deep tech startups in Saudi Arabia, with 50% of these startups focusing on AI and IoT.

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2025 Middle East tech trends: How CIOs will drive innovation with AI

CIO

AI and machine learning are poised to drive innovation across multiple sectors, particularly government, healthcare, and finance. Data sovereignty and the development of local cloud infrastructure will remain top priorities in the region, driven by national strategies aimed at ensuring data security and compliance.

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Securing the digital future: How Huawei is tackling cybersecurity in the GCC

CIO

As the GCC countries continue to evolve into global digital hubs, the adoption of technologies such as 5G, AI, and IoT is accelerating rapidly. New technologies like AI and IoT are coming into play,” he said, underscoring how these innovations are driving transformation across sectors. But security must evolve with it.”

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Top tech trends powering the Middle East’s digital evolution by 2025

CIO

AI and Machine Learning will drive innovation across the government, healthcare, and banking/financial services sectors, strongly focusing on generative AI and ethical regulation. Data sovereignty and local cloud infrastructure will remain priorities, supported by national cloud strategies, particularly in the GCC.

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Securing DOT Infrastructure

Palo Alto Networks

The distributed nature of ITS networks, IT-OT convergence, limited physical security controls, and vulnerabilities in interconnected IoT devices can pose significant challenges. If you manage transportation systems, you face fragmented tools and siloed approaches among government agencies, private operators and vendors.

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Chinese cyber espionage growing across all industry sectors

CIO

China-linked actors also displayed a growing focus on cloud environments for data collection and an improved resilience to disruptive actions against their operations by researchers, law enforcement, and government agencies. In addition to telecom operators, the group has also targeted professional services firms.

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Navigating the cybersecurity threat landscape in the UAE: Strategies for CISOs

CIO

With rapid digitization across various sectors and an increasing reliance on digital infrastructure, the country has witnessed a parallel rise in cybersecurity threats. Impact of AI and IoT The integration of AI and IoT devices presents both opportunities and challenges for cybersecurity.

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