Research
AsyncRAT Is Becoming a Cybercriminal Favorite
ESET Research is releasing its analysis of AsyncRAT — a remote access tool (RAT) designed to remotely monitor and control other devices. Over the years, AsyncRAT has cemented its place as a cornerston...
Saudi Arabia leads the VC investment in the region
According to the report published by the venture data platform MAGNiTT, the “H1 2025 MENA Venture Investment Report” revealed that Saudi Arabia maintained its first rank across MENA in ter...
UAE spending surge anticipated heading into DSS 2025
As the UAE gears up for another season of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), new data from Checkout.com reveals a sharp increase in digital spending during last year’s campaign, with signals pointing...
Middle East investment in social infrastructure up by 25%
The Middle East is expected to see a 25% increase in social infrastructure project activity over the next two years, according to a new report by Ansarada, a leading procurement platform. As populatio...
ESET reveals Russian cyberattacks in Ukraine growing
ESET Research has released its latest APT Activity Report, which highlights activities of select APT groups that were documented by ESET researchers from October 2024 through March 2025. During the mo...
20% of Dubai property buyers are tech entrepreneurs
According to Elite Merit Real Estate analytics, nearly 20% of the company’s recent high-intent buyer inquiries have come from tech entrepreneurs, startup founders, and digital professionals. The...
AI startups raise $22.3 billion in Q1
VC funding in the AI sector started strong in 2025, carrying forward impressive momentum from 2024. During the first three months of the year, AI companies and startups raised tens of billions of doll...
54% of Gen-Z don’t want to be middle managers
New research from leading talent solutions firm Robert Walters reveals a growing disillusionment with mid-level management roles among younger professionals in the Middle East.
Mobile app revenue crosses $1.7 billion this Ramadan
As brands across the region continue to compete for consumer attention during the Holy Month, new data from AppsFlyer, the global leader in marketing measurement, attribution, and data analytics, reve...