Two Liberian-flagged crude carriers, Mersin Prosperity and Sinbad, reportedly sustained damage near the Strait of Hormuz.
Category: Middle East
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EDGE Group Validates UAE-Made MK 82 Penetrator for Hardened Targets
LAHAB tested the MK 82 Penetrator against reinforced concrete more than 1 meter thick during qualification trials.
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Microsoft, UAE Cyber Security Council and Core42 Plan MDASH Government Rollout
Microsoft, UAE CSC and Core42 is planning to deploy AI-powered MDASH cybersecurity capabilities across UAE government entities.
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Spectro Cloud Expands Middle East Push With Sovereign AI Focus
Spectro Cloud is expanding its Middle East team and partner network to support sovereign and hybrid AI deployments.
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Protora, DEMCO Holdings Establish Saudi Arabia Radar Joint Venture
Protora and DEMCO Holdings formed a Saudi joint venture to support and install radar systems while building local sensing capabilities.
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DTC Names Markus Frehse VP of Sales for UK, EMEA
DTC, a Codan company, appointed Markus Frehse as vice president of sales for the UK and EMEA Frehse brings nearly three decades of defense, security and government experience He will lead DTC’s regional sales strategy, customer engagement and business development DTC, a Codan company, has appointed Markus Frehse as vice president of sales for the United Kingdom,...
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Former Public Sector VP Ayman AlGhamdi Named Microsoft Arabia President
Ayman AlGhamdi has been appointed president of Microsoft Arabia He will lead Microsoft’s cloud, AI and digital transformation strategy across Saudi Arabia AlGhamdi brings 14 years at Microsoft, most recently leading the company’s public sector business in the Kingdom Ayman AlGhamdi has been named president of Microsoft Arabia, effective July 5. He will lead the company’s...
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UAE Establishes Federal AI & Data Authority
The UAE has created a new federal authority to consolidate oversight of AI, data governance and digital government under a single national framework His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced the Federal Authority for Artificial Intelligence and Data, which reports directly to the UAE Cabinet The authority will be led by Omar Sultan...
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Red Hat, Core42 Partner on Sovereign AI Infrastructure for UAE Government, Defense Sectors
Red Hat, Core42 collaborate on sovereign AI cloud infrastructure Collaboration targets government and defense organizations in the UAE Offering focuses on secure AI deployment and data control requirements Red Hat and Core42 have partnered to deliver sovereign cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure tailored for government, defense and regulated industries in the United Arab Emirates. Red...
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Israel Expands Arrow Production to Support Wartime Readiness
Israel’s Ministry of Defense has approved a plan to significantly accelerate production of Arrow interceptors as the country expands defense manufacturing capacity amid a prolonged multi-front conflict. The decision, cleared by the Ministerial Committee for Procurement, enables Israel Aerospace Industries to increase both production rates and stockpiles of the Arrow system to sustain operational readiness...