Left to right: Gene Yoo, CEO of Resecurity is seen here with Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of Seed Group and Ahmad Halabi, Managing Director of Resecurity
Left to right: Gene Yoo, CEO of Resecurity is seen here with Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of Seed Group and Ahmad Halabi, Managing Director of Resecurity

Seed Group onboards Los Angeles-based Resecurity to protect the digital ecosystem in MENA



Aiming to protect the digital ecosystem in the UAE and the Mena region, Seed Group, a company of the Private Office of Sheikh Saeed Bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, has announced a strategic partnership with Resecurity, a Los Angeles-based next-generation cybersecurity company.

Resecurity's cutting-edge technology has protected 4.7 million consumers, analysed 12 billion digital risk indicators, and safeguarded 100 billion enterprise assets across 12 geographical locations. With this strategic partnership, Seed Group and Resecurity are set to reshape the cybersecurity landscape in the Middle East, empowering organisations with advanced tools and techniques to proactively combat emerging threats in an increasingly digital world.

The collaboration between Seed Group and Resecurity aims to equip regional businesses with the latest cybersecurity solutions, ensuring their readiness to navigate through the rapidly changing technology landscapes that govern the corporate world globally.

By leveraging Resecurity's integrated, unified platform based on the Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) concept, organisations of all sizes and industries will benefit from comprehensive visibility, detection, and analysis, empowered by artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and advanced analytics.

Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of Seed Group and the Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, said, “We welcome Resecurity to bring their innovative cybersecurity solutions to the UAE and the wider region. The company’s expertise and technology will enable us to address the evolving cybersecurity challenges faced by organisations, providing them with real-time threat intelligence, risk assessment, and incident response capabilities.”

Gene Yoo, CEO of Resecurity, shared his thoughts on the partnership: "We are excited to join forces with Seed Group to bring Resecurity's innovative cybersecurity solutions to the Middle East. This collaboration represents an important step toward strengthening the region's cybersecurity posture. By combining Resecurity's advanced threat intelligence capabilities with Seed Group's extensive network and local expertise, we can provide comprehensive, tailored solutions to help organisations mitigate cyber risks effectively."

Through this partnership, Seed Group will guide Resecurity in expanding its p resence in the UAE and the region. Seed Group will provide valuable insights on reaching the right audience, accessing top decision-makers in both the government and private sectors, and facilitating the integration of Resecurity's latest technological innovations in the region.

Resecurity's flagship solutions cover a wide range of cybersecurity domains, including brand protection, Endpoint Protection (EPP), Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), Digital Risk Monitoring (DRM), Fraud and Risk Management (FRM), Identity Protection (IDP), Insider Threat Detection (ITD), and Vulnerability Assessment (VAPT). These solutions, driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and advanced analytics, deliver immediate time-to-value with simplified deployment, reduced operational costs, and unparalleled resiliency and flexibility.

Seed Group has established itself as a notable force in the technology, healthcare, hospitality, and telecommunications landscape in the Middle East. Over the past 20 years, Seed Group has formed successful strategic alliances with leading global companies from diverse regions, accelerating sustainable market entry and presence within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

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The specs: 2018 Nissan 370Z Nismo
Price, base / as tested: Dh182,178
Engine: 3.7-litre V6
Power: 350hp @ 7,400rpm
Torque: 374Nm @ 5,200rpm
Transmission: Seven-speed automatic
​​​​​​​Fuel consumption, combined: 10.5L / 100km

Formula Middle East Calendar (Formula Regional and Formula 4)
Round 1: January 17-19, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
 
Round 2: January 22-23, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
 
Round 3: February 7-9, Dubai Autodrome – Dubai
 
Round 4: February 14-16, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
 
Round 5: February 25-27, Jeddah Corniche Circuit – Saudi Arabia
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  • Premier League-standard football pitch
  • 400m Olympic running track
  • NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
  • 600-seat auditorium
  • Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
  • An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
  • Specialist robotics and science laboratories
  • AR and VR-enabled learning centres
  • Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
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THE BIO: Martin Van Almsick

Hometown: Cologne, Germany

Family: Wife Hanan Ahmed and their three children, Marrah (23), Tibijan (19), Amon (13)

Favourite dessert: Umm Ali with dark camel milk chocolate flakes

Favourite hobby: Football

Breakfast routine: a tall glass of camel milk

The biog

Hometown: Birchgrove, Sydney Australia
Age: 59
Favourite TV series: Outlander Netflix series
Favourite place in the UAE: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque / desert / Louvre Abu Dhabi
Favourite book: Father of our Nation: Collected Quotes of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
Thing you will miss most about the UAE: My friends and family, Formula 1, having Friday's off, desert adventures, and Arabic culture and people
 

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Director: Matty Brown

Stars: Nadine Labaki, Ziad Bakri, Zain Al Rafeea, Riman Al Rafeea

Rating: 2.5/5

German intelligence warnings
  • 2002: "Hezbollah supporters feared becoming a target of security services because of the effects of [9/11] ... discussions on Hezbollah policy moved from mosques into smaller circles in private homes." Supporters in Germany: 800
  • 2013: "Financial and logistical support from Germany for Hezbollah in Lebanon supports the armed struggle against Israel ... Hezbollah supporters in Germany hold back from actions that would gain publicity." Supporters in Germany: 950
  • 2023: "It must be reckoned with that Hezbollah will continue to plan terrorist actions outside the Middle East against Israel or Israeli interests." Supporters in Germany: 1,250 

Source: Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution

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Goalkeepers Simon (Athletic Bilbao), De Gea (Manchester United), Sanchez (Brighton)

Defenders Gaya (Valencia), Alba (Barcelona), P Torres (Villarreal), Laporte (Manchester City), Garcia (Manchester City), D Llorente (Leeds), Azpilicueta (Chelsea)

Midfielders Busquets (Barcelona), Rodri (Manchester City), Pedri (Barcelona), Thiago (Liverpool), Koke (Atletico Madrid), Ruiz (Napoli), M Llorente (Atletico Madrid)

Forwards: Olmo (RB Leipzig), Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Morata (Juventus), Moreno (Villarreal), F Torres (Manchester City), Traore (Wolves), Sarabia (PSG)

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Director: Goran Hugo Olsson

Rating: 5/5

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Price, base: Dh1,731,672

Engine: 6.5-litre V12

Gearbox: Seven-speed automatic

Power: 770hp @ 8,500rpm

Torque: 720Nm @ 6,750rpm

Fuel economy: 19.6L / 100km

The biog

Hometown: Cairo

Age: 37

Favourite TV series: The Handmaid’s Tale, Black Mirror

Favourite anime series: Death Note, One Piece and Hellsing

Favourite book: Designing Brand Identity, Fifth Edition

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ESSENTIALS

The flights 
Fly Etihad or Emirates from the UAE to Moscow from 2,763 return per person return including taxes. 
Where to stay 
Trips on the Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian cost from US$16,995 (Dh62,414) per person, based on two sharing.

Milestones on the road to union

1970

October 26: Bahrain withdraws from a proposal to create a federation of nine with the seven Trucial States and Qatar. 

December: Ahmed Al Suwaidi visits New York to discuss potential UN membership.

1971

March 1:  Alex Douglas Hume, Conservative foreign secretary confirms that Britain will leave the Gulf and “strongly supports” the creation of a Union of Arab Emirates.

July 12: Historic meeting at which Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid make a binding agreement to create what will become the UAE.

July 18: It is announced that the UAE will be formed from six emirates, with a proposed constitution signed. RAK is not yet part of the agreement.

August 6:  The fifth anniversary of Sheikh Zayed becoming Ruler of Abu Dhabi, with official celebrations deferred until later in the year.

August 15: Bahrain becomes independent.

September 3: Qatar becomes independent.

November 23-25: Meeting with Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid and senior British officials to fix December 2 as date of creation of the UAE.

November 29:  At 5.30pm Iranian forces seize the Greater and Lesser Tunbs by force.

November 30: Despite  a power sharing agreement, Tehran takes full control of Abu Musa. 

November 31: UK officials visit all six participating Emirates to formally end the Trucial States treaties

December 2: 11am, Dubai. New Supreme Council formally elects Sheikh Zayed as President. Treaty of Friendship signed with the UK. 11.30am. Flag raising ceremony at Union House and Al Manhal Palace in Abu Dhabi witnessed by Sheikh Khalifa, then Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.

December 6: Arab League formally admits the UAE. The first British Ambassador presents his credentials to Sheikh Zayed.

December 9: UAE joins the United Nations.

Skewed figures

In the village of Mevagissey in southwest England the housing stock has doubled in the last century while the number of residents is half the historic high. The village's Neighbourhood Development Plan states that 26% of homes are holiday retreats. Prices are high, averaging around £300,000, £50,000 more than the Cornish average of £250,000. The local average wage is £15,458. 

Updated: July 21, 2023, 3:18 AM