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Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman has sparked major global discussion after warning that many white-collar tasks could be automated by artificial intelligence within the next 12 to 18 months. According to his comments, work involving sitting at a computer including administration, marketing, legal support, customer service, finance, project management and other professional office tasks is increasingly being reshaped by AI systems. Whether the timeline proves completely accur

What Is Claude Mythos and Why Is It All Over the Press? Claude Mythos Preview is an advanced AI cybersecurity system reportedly developed by Anthropic to identify software vulnerabilities and security weaknesses at an unusually advanced level. The reason it has attracted so much attention is because cybersecurity is no longer a niche technical issue. It is now one of the world’s largest economic and national security concerns. According to estimates from Cybersecurity Venture

As information technology becomes the backbone of modern enterprise, the ability to audit, manage, and secure digital assets is paramount. ISACA (formerly the Information Systems Audit and Control Association) is the leading global body for IT governance and risk professionals. As an Official Training Partner, MENA Executive Training delivers world-class ISACA certification preparation across Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, and Kuwait. What does ISACA stand

The real test of AI diplomacy is whether it changes what regulators do on Monday morning. By that measure, India is becoming one of the more interesting countries to watch. When France and India co-chaired the AI Action Summit in Paris in February 2025, the language centred on inclusive, trustworthy and human-centric AI, with explicit concern for digital divides and capacity-building in developing countries. At India’s AI Impact Summit in New Delhi in February 2026, that conv

A significant cyberattack attributed to an Iran-linked hacking group has targeted a major U.S. company, underscoring how cyber operations are increasingly being used as instruments of geopolitical conflict. Reports indicate that the hacker group Handala, believed to be aligned with Iranian cyber operations, has claimed responsibility for infiltrating the systems of U.S. medical technology firm Stryker. The group said it accessed internal networks, disrupted devices used by e

As organisations across the Middle East accelerate digital transformation, Data Management has become a core discipline for government institutions, banks, energy companies, telecom operators and technology firms. The ability to manage, govern and use data effectively is now essential for decision-making, regulatory compliance and operational performance. Across Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Jordan, Oman, Bahrain and Egypt, organisations are increasingly investing in

Recent events in the Middle East have shown how quickly physical conflict can disrupt energy production, logistics and regional stability. Drone strikes and missiles affecting Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE are visible and immediate. But it doesn't stop there. Modern conflict now extends into networks, data centres, industrial control systems and the digital backbone that keeps economies functioning. For the GCC, this reality demands urgent attention. The region sits at the centre

A recent incident linked to Abu Dhabi Finance Week shows how quickly a single security gap can turn into a reputational and operational crisis. Reuters has reported that scans of more than 700 passports and state identity cards were found on an unprotected cloud storage server connected to the event, making the data accessible via a simple webbrowser. The leak reportedly affected a limited subset of attendees and the organisers said it related to a vulnerability in a third-pa

Qatar’s National Data Privacy Office at the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has taken formal enforcement action against a company operating in the sports sector following a personal data breach. The organisation has not been publicly named. The regulator has found that the company failed to implement sufficient safeguards to properly protect personal data. The organisation has now been formally instructed to strengthen its data protection measures and ensure compliance

A senior AI safety researcher at Anthropic has resigned, warning that the “world is in peril” as artificial intelligence capabilities accelerate at extraordinary speed.

In today's interconnected digital landscape, safeguarding personal information has become paramount. Two terms frequently encountered in this domain are Information Privacy and Data Privacy. Although often used interchangeably subtle distinctions exist between them. Understanding these nuances and acquiring the right certifications can enhance your career prospects and equip you to effectively manage privacy responsibilities. Information Privacy vs. Data Privacy Data Privacy

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What is Commercial Mediation? Commercial mediation is a voluntary and confidential process for resolving disputes between businesses or...

As artificial intelligence becomes deeply embedded in how businesses operate, the need for AI governance has never been more urgent. AI systems can drive productivity, automate decision-making, and uncover insights—but they also introduce serious risks: bias, lack of transparency, privacy breaches, and regulatory exposure. AI governance refers to the structures, processes, and policies that ensure AI is developed and used responsibly, ethically, and in line with laws and stak

In today’s threat landscape, cyber incidents are not a matter of if , but when . From ransomware attacks to data breaches, how an...

Governments are waking up to the risks of powerful AI, but most preparations still assume AI behaves like software that sometimes fails, not like an actor that could strategically resist control. The United Kingdom [1] has built state-backed evaluation capacity through its AI Safety Institute and is now incorporating frontier AI into national security resilience planning. European Union [2] law now mandates serious incident reporting, logging and human oversight for high-ri

What is the CISM certification and who is it for? The CISM or 'Certified Information Security Manager' certification by ISACA is a...

What is the purpose of CIPM? The CIPM - Certified Information Privacy Manager - is designed for privacy managers and data privacy leaders...

What is the purpose of CIPP/E? The purpose of CIPP/E is to provide a globally recognized certification for professionals who work in the...