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, 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

IFS, a leading provider of enterprise cloud and Industrial AI software, has appointed Hannes Liebe as the new President for Asia Pacific, Japan, Middle East, and Africa (APJMEA). In this role, Liebe will focus on accelerating growth, expanding IFS’s presence across the region, and strengthening strategic partnerships to further enhance the company’s market leadership. Hannes joined IFS in 2024 as Interim Managing Director for DACH and Chief Operating Officer role in North and Central Europe. He brings a wealth of leadership and industry experience, having previously held senior roles at Finastra and SAP.  In his new role, Hannes will lead the charge in accelerating IFS’s business expansion … Continue reading IFS Names Hannes Liebe as President for APJMEA to Drive Regional Growth

How AI is Transforming Skills Development and Workforce Readiness – An Exclusive  Shereen Shabnam As the world undergoes rapid digital transformation, the demand for AI-driven workforce solutions has never been more crucial. At the forefront of this evolution is Sean Hinton, an AI pioneer and the Founder of SkyHive by Cornerstone, a groundbreaking company using Generative AI and Quantum Labor Analysis to reshape the global labor market. SkyHive is helping organizations and governments transition from job-based to skill-based economies at an unprecedented scale. In this exclusive interview, Hinton shares his insights on how AI is equipping Emirati and Arab youth with the skills needed for the future, the impact of Skill … Continue reading Shaping the Future of Work