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BARQ and ZEDEDA Partner to Enhance Cybersecurity in UAE

10/14/2025

Summary

Story summary

BARQ Systems and ZEDEDA formed a partnership to advance secure edge computing in the Middle East and Africa, leveraging ZEDEDA cloud-native services with BARQ's expertise.
EDGE and the UAE Cybersecurity Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding to boost cybersecurity cooperation, focusing on research and incident response.
EDGE partnered with du to integrate KATIM Gateway network encryptors into UAE telecom infrastructure, securing financial data flows and reinforcing the UAE's cybersecurity capabilities.

History

Historical Context

In 2019, the UAE launched its National Cybersecurity Strategy, investing around $1.5 billion to enhance digital security amid rising cyber threats. This initiative follows earlier efforts, such as Project Raven, which aimed to bolster surveillance capabilities. The UAE's partnerships with BARQ Systems and ZEDEDA reflect its ongoing commitment to safeguarding financial data and infrastructure, crucial for national security and economic stability.

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Story summary

BARQ Systems and ZEDEDA formed a partnership to advance secure edge computing in the Middle East and Africa, leveraging ZEDEDA cloud-native services with BARQ's expertise.
EDGE and the UAE Cybersecurity Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding to boost cybersecurity cooperation, focusing on research and incident response.
EDGE partnered with du to integrate KATIM Gateway network encryptors into UAE telecom infrastructure, securing financial data flows and reinforcing the UAE's cybersecurity capabilities.

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