Proofpoint UAE operations were in focus at Proofpoint Protect Dubai 2026, where Proofpoint, Inc. reaffirmed its commitment to the United Arab Emirates. The event was held under the theme “Cybersecurity for the Agentic Workspace.” It brought together cybersecurity leaders and industry experts. They explored the evolving threat landscape and innovations designed to help organisations protect their people, data, and AI-driven operations.

The rapid adoption of AI is reshaping cybersecurity priorities across the UAE. According to Proofpoint’s 2026 AI and Human Risk Landscape report, 80% of organisations surveyed in the UAE are piloting or rolling out autonomous AI agents.

At the same time, Proofpoint’s 2026 Voice of the CISO study found that 73% of UAE CISOs consider generative AI a security risk. This is up 19 percentage points from last year. In addition, 75% are concerned about customer data leaking through public generative AI tools. These findings highlight the growing need for organisations to balance AI innovation with stronger security and data protection.

At Proofpoint Protect Dubai 2026, the company highlighted innovations first announced at Protect San Diego. These include its Agentic Data and AI Security system. It is designed to secure AI and sensitive data as one connected risk.

The company also presented its Agentic Collaboration Security system. It uses intent-based detection to identify sophisticated threats across email, collaboration tools, and the browser. Together, these innovations reflect Proofpoint’s approach to securing people, data, and AI in the agentic workspace.

Commenting on the company’s regional progress, Emile Abou Saleh, Vice President, Emerging Markets at Proofpoint, said: “The UAE remains a strategic market for Proofpoint, and our continued growth reflects the increasing demand for advanced cybersecurity solutions across the region, particularly as risks are evolving in the agentic era.”

He added: “By investing in local infrastructure, expanding our team, and strengthening our partner ecosystem, we are helping organisations address today’s security challenges while preparing for the opportunities and risks of the agentic workspace.”

The growth of Proofpoint UAE operations builds on its continued investment in the country. This includes the launch of its Dubai data centre in 2025. Organisations are seeking to strengthen their defences against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, modernise legacy security solutions, and securely adopt AI. As a result, the company has seen sustained regional growth. It has expanded its regional team and partner ecosystem to meet customer demand. It has also seen increasing demand for its data loss prevention (DLP) solutions since opening the local data centre.

Proofpoint’s investment and growth across the UAE and Saudi Arabia also show in its customer figures. The company is trusted by 73% of the UAE- and Saudi Arabia-based companies listed in the Forbes Global 2000. This is up from 50% in 2025. It also protects more than 2,300,000 employees across the Middle East, up from 1,200,000 in 2025. This figure reflects the total number of users protected in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

In addition, Proofpoint has recorded a threefold increase in certified partner engineers. This supports an expanding regional channel network and growing customer demands. With these developments, Proofpoint UAE continues to focus on helping organisations secure people, data, and AI as the agentic workspace takes shape.

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