Cyber First Qatar Returns with Second Edition to Advance National Cybersecurity Strategy and Vision 2030

High-level summit to convene 300+ cybersecurity leaders and innovators  Doha, Qatar – Cyber First Qatar is set to return for its second edition on April 16, 2025, at the Grand Hyatt Doha, bringing together over 300 cybersecurity decision-makers, innovators, and policymakers to shape the future of Qatar’s digital security landscape in alignment with the country’s National Cybersecurity Strategy 2024–2030 and Qatar National Vision 2030. Organised by Events First Group, the summit arrives at a crucial moment as Qatar intensifies efforts to safeguard its digital future amid accelerating technological adoption. Recent figures show that 18% of Qatari businesses experienced cybersecurity breaches in 2023, underscoring the urgent need for robust cyber defenses. The … Continue reading Cyber First Qatar Returns with Second Edition to Advance National Cybersecurity Strategy and Vision 2030

IFS Attracts EUR 15 billion Valuation as Demand for Industrial AI Soars

IFS, a leading provider of cloud enterprise software and Industrial AI applications, announces it has achieved a valuation of over EUR 15 billion following a significant pivot to AI-driven growth. The valuation comes as Hg increases its stake to become a co-control shareholder alongside EQT, with TA Associates (“TA”) remaining as minority shareholder. New minority shareholders also include a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (“ADIA”) and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (“CPP Investments”). Hg and the new investors are acquiring shares in IFS from EQT, which is selling through its EQT VIII and EQT IX funds, as … Continue reading IFS Attracts EUR 15 billion Valuation as Demand for Industrial AI Soars

Amadeus and Omeir Travel Agency’s extended collaboration to innovate and personalize traveler experiences

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Amadeus, a global leader in travel technology, has announced a significant expansion of its collaboration with Omeir Travel Agency, aimed at fostering growth through productivity and advancing seamless travel solutions.  The collaboration underscores both companies’ commitment to providing smart, personalized travel experiences, transforming how we travel over the next few years. With this renewed partnership, Omeir Travel Agency leverages Amadeus’ cutting-edge travel technology solutions to enhance its service offerings significantly for travelers’ convenience and engagement. The partnership will see the implementation of the New Distribution Capability (NDC) aggregator solution that provides Omeir with access to richer airline … Continue reading Amadeus and Omeir Travel Agency’s extended collaboration to innovate and personalize traveler experiences

Driving the Future

My Adventure with the sleek and bold 2025 Škoda Kodiaq in Hatta Dubai By Natasha Dury Venturing beyond Dubai, as I set out to explore Hatta, Dubai to test drive the new 2025 Škoda Kodiaq, I was very excited as I love test drives out in the desert in the UAE. As one of the youngest test drivers for the model during this activation, I was eager to discover how the new Kodiaq would stand up to a Gen Z’s active and tech-focused lifestyle and it certainly delivered. The Kodiaq’s Exterior  At first glance, the Kodiaq strikes a pose with … Continue reading Driving the Future