Gulf IT, a value-added distributor, announced that it has chosen Pentera, a provider of automated security validation, to assist over 1,500 customers in the Gulf region in combating ransomware attacks and ensuring continuous security validation.

Abdelilah Nejjari has been named as Cisco’s new Managing Director for the Gulf region. He will be based in Dubai and will be in charge of all operations in the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Yemen, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. Abdelilah will be in charge of driving Cisco’s business growth and strategy

talabat, a local tech platform, recently launched its first eSports award show, the Great Gamer Awards, in the Gulf region, Egypt, Iraq, and Jordan. The Great Gamer Awards, hosted by popular gaming host Kayyali, were a success, with a number of eSports enthusiasts being highlighted across various categories. The event’s jury, comprised of Klaus Kajetski, Kemuda, Starfall, BigBird, and Luciano Rahal, chose 26 nominees across five categories.

The event, which was held virtually for the first time last week, served as a continuation of Lenovo’s channel drive initiative, through which the company interacts with customers solely via its partner network.

Mr. Albora said: “It’s an honor to take on this position at such an incredibly exciting time for our brand as our mobile hardware and services continue to open new opportunities for our customers and partners alike. It’s also a dynamic time for our industry as we move into a more connected world that is supported by our local networks and other partners.