Security spending in the Middle East and North Africa is set to reach just over AED 4 billion this year, according to analysts at Gartner. The company says spending on information security technology and services in the MENA region is projected to grow 15% in 2015. Sophisticated and high impact targeted attacks as well as digital business elements such as cloud and mobile computing is the reason organizations have an interest in security.
Dubai awards AED 2.5 billion contracts to boost stormwater drainage
Dubai has awarded contracts worth AED 2.5 billion for the next phase of a major upgrade to its stormwater drainage network.
Dubai steps up rapid traffic upgrades across key locations
Dubai has begun rolling out a series of rapid traffic improvements at eight key locations as part of a wider 2026 plan that includes more than 45 upgrades to the road network.
Abu Dhabi launches Tesla's advanced self-driving trials
Abu Dhabi has begun supervised road trials of Tesla’s advanced self‑driving technology, marking the first tests of their kind in the emirate.
UAE refutes accusations by warring party in Sudan
The UAE has refuted claims made by a warring party in Sudan during the 61st session of the Human Rights Council, noting that the allegations are false and baseless.
