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Oman based National Security Services Group signs MoU with Group-IB to offer services for its customers
Group-IB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding , MOU with National Security Services Group , a Cybersecurity firm and Managed Security Services provider in Oman , to establish a framework where NSSG will offer Group-IB ’ s services .
This includes Threat Intelligence , Fraud Protection , Digital Risk Protection , Managed
Extended Detection and Response , XDR , Business Email Protection , and External Attack Surface Management solutions , as well as Digital Forensics and Incident Response , DFIR , High- Tech Crime Investigation , Auditing and Consulting , and Education and Training services to strengthen cybersecurity for its clients within the government , finance , oil and gas , and telecom industries .
Group-IB and NSSG will also collaborate on initiatives to raise public awareness about cyber threats and to promote responsible cyber behaviour .
Group-IB ’ s managed security service provider , MSSP and managed detection and response , MDR partner programme offers its partners a diverse range of coselling opportunities and enhancing growth potential and technological empowerment . With a focus on combating digital crime ,
Group-IB tailors its solutions portfolio for MSSP Partners and provides flexible pay-asyou-go license options .
Group-IB expanded into the Middle East and Africa region in May 2021 with a full-scale regional headquarters . Within the same year it launched the Group-IB Training Centre in September to provide a high-quality , analystled cybersecurity training and simulation experience that will upskill cybersecurity and IT professionals in the Middle East and Africa region . This was followed in October 2023 with a signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the United Arab Emirates Cyber Security Council .
“ We strongly believe that today ’ s signing will enable us to combine our areas of expertise , experience , and technical innovation to provide more comprehensive products and services to our customers in the Middle East ,” said Ashraf Koheil , Regional Sales Director META of Group-IB .
UAE and Oman establish investment partnerships worth AED129 billion across energy , digital , railways
On the sidelines of the visit to the UAE by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq , Sultan of Oman , a UAE-Oman business forum was organised , unveiling several investment memorandums and partnerships agreements across multiple sectors . The total value of these agreements amounts to AED 129 billion .
The investment agreements include industrial and energy megaproject valued at AED117 billion , encompassing renewable energy initiatives such as solar and wind projects , alongside green metals production facilities ; agreement to establish a technology-focused fund between ADQ and Oman Investment Authority , worth AED 660 million ; agreement to award contracts for a UAE-Oman rail connectivity project , valued at AED 11 billion ; mutual investment cooperation covering digital infrastructure , food security , energy , transport ; agreement between Etihad Rail , Mubadala and Asyad Group of Oman . The total estimated
value of the investment is AED 3 billion
His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was present at the meeting , along with His Excellency Suhail bin Mohammed Faraj Faris Al Mazrouei , Minister of Energy and Infrastructure ; His Excellency Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi , Minister of Investment of the UAE ; His Excellency Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh , Minister of State ; and Engineer Ammar bin Sulaiman Al Kharusi , CEO of Invest Oman .
Also in attendance were Sheikh Badr bin Abdullah Al Hinai , Chief of Media and Communications at Oman Investment Authority ; Engineer Abdulaziz bin Saeed Al Shidhani , CEO of Green Hydrogen Company , Hydrom ; and other officials and businesspeople from both sides .
The investment agreements span renewable energy , green metals , railway , and digital infrastructure and technology investments , furthering the commitments outlined in the agreements between the Ministry of Investment of the UAE and the Ministry of Commerce , Trade and Investment Promotion of the Sultanate of Oman .
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