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Ivan Milenkovic, Vice President, Cyber Risk Technology, EMEA at Qualys, sat down with CNME Editor Mark Forker, to tackle some of the most pressing issues of the day amidst the backdrop of the ongoing conflict engulfing the Middle East region. A whole plethora of new cyberattacks have emerged, how can enterprises combat them through AI, and what are the key practices they need to adopt to ensure business continuity. Ivan Milenkovic, Vice President, Cyber Risk Technology, EMEA at Qualys, has called for strong leadership and a mindset shift as businesses look to adapt to changing market demands across the Middle…
As worshippers gathered for the last Taraweeh of Ramadan, many residents across the UAE said their prayers not just for themselves, but also for the safety of the country and peace in the region. With the Shawwal crescent not sighted on Wednesday evening, residents said the extra night felt like a blessing and a final opportunity to reflect, seek forgiveness and make the most of the sacred month before Eid. Mosques in Dubai and Sharjah saw a heavy flow of worshippers, with many choosing to spend more time in prayer and quiet reflection at home. Some residents also said they…
ROME, 18th March, 2026 (WAM) — Italy’s annual inflation rate rose to 1.5 percent in February from 1.0 percent in January, statistics agency Istat said, according to ANSA. The consumer price index rose 0.7 percent month-on-month. Istat revised down its preliminary estimate of a 1.6 percent annual increase and a 0.8 percent monthly rise. The “shopping trolley” index, which tracks prices of food, household goods and personal care products, rose by 2.0 percent from 1.9 percent in January. Core inflation – excluding energy and fresh food – leapt from 1.7 percent in January to 2.4 percent in February. “The significant…
DUBAI, 18th March, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is marking Eid Al-Fitr with a programme of activities across Etihad Museum and Al Shindagha Museum, celebrating the holiday and its cherished traditions. The initiative is part of the ‘Eid in Dubai’ campaign, held under the umbrella of the Season of Wulfa, which brings families together around social and cultural occasions across the UAE. Through it, Dubai Culture aims to spotlight local heritage, reinforce values of generosity and connection, and foster a sense of warmth and togetherness within the community. During the Eid holidays, Etihad Museum will…
The Spanish government has stepped up scrutiny over social media companies by launching a new tool to measure and monitor hate speech across Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube and Facebook. During a speech in Madrid, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez argued the rise of harmful content online has amplified divisions in society. “Hatred is not born by spontaneous generation. It is cultivated and promoted”, he noted, warning “social networks have turned it into a weapon of mass polarisation”. Sanchez flagged “what starts on the screen doesn’t always stay there”, revealing hate crimes in Spain have risen 41 per cent over the past…
With the holy month of Ramadan coming to an end, countries across the globe looked towards the skies for the Shawwal crescent at sunset. Depending on whether or not the moon is sighted, the holy month of Ramadan will last either 29 or 30 days. Despite regional tensions this year, residents of Gulf nations are looking forward to welcoming the festivities of Eid Al Fitr. Here’s when each Gulf country is celebrating the first day of the festival: Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia has announced that Eid Al Fitr 2026 will fall on Friday, March 20, after the Shawwal crescent was…
ABU DHABI, 18th March, 2026 (WAM) — Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Consumer Protection, conducted an extensive tour of the Carrefour distribution centre. He was received by Ahmed Galal Ismail, CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Holding, along with a number of the Group’s executives. The visit aimed to ensure the abundant availability of food products for consumers, in addition to strengthening market oversight and continuously monitoring the country’s strategic stock levels. He affirmed that all retail outlets across the UAE’s markets are witnessing an abundance of goods and…
DUBAI, 18th March, 2026 (WAM) — Salik Company PJSC, the exclusive operator of Dubai’s toll gate network, has announced a collaboration with the Dubai Charity Association to support orphans through the donation of Eid clothing vouchers. The initiative aims to bring joy to children and enable them to celebrate Eid Al Fitr in a positive and uplifting environment, in line with Salik’s ongoing commitment to social responsibility and community engagement. This initiative reflects shared efforts to promote the values of solidarity and compassion that define UAE society. Through this collaboration, Salik has provided clothing vouchers to orphans registered with the…
Jan Miller, Global CTO of OPSWAT. OPSWAT, a global leader in critical infrastructure protection (CIP) cybersecurity solutions, has recently introduced MetaDefender Aether, an AI-powered decision engine for fast zero-day detection, purpose-built for the perimeter. Unlike traditional sandbox or antivirus solutions designed for endpoint protection, MetaDefender Aether intercepts files at every entry point, e.g. file transfers, removable media, email attachments, cloud storage, and web traffic, to detect unknown threats before they reach users, devices, or internal systems. Every file is processed through four progressively deeper AI-powered layers of threat reputation, dynamic analysis, threat scoring and threat hunting. By chaining them into…
The UAE will celebrate Eid Al Fitr on Friday (March 20), authorities confirmed after the crescent marking the start of Shawwal was not sighted today. Under UAE law, the first three days of the Hijri month of Shawwal are official Eid Al Fitr holidays. This means March 20-22 are the official Eid Al Fitr dates in UAE. However, if Ramadan lasts 30 days, the last day of the holy month will also be treated as an official holiday. As reported by Khaleej Times in February, this means that residents will enjoy a four-day break, starting from tomorrow (Thursday, March 19)…