Trend Micro to redefine cybersecurity resilience through the launch of its MEA HQ in Saudi Arabia – Saudi Gazette

Trend Micro to redefine cybersecurity resilience through the launch of its MEA HQ in Saudi Arabia – Saudi Gazette

RIYADH — Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, today launched its Middle East and Africa (MEA) headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The new MEA HQ will bolster region’s cybersecurity ecosystem, strengthen partnerships with government entities and private organizations, and accelerate the transition towards a safer digital future, in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and the digital ambitions of the wider region.

The inaugural event was held in the presence of Haytham AlOhali, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology; Iwai Fumio, Ambassador of Japan to Saudi Arabia, Faisal Bin Saud Al-Khamisi, Chairman, Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones; Eng. Muteb Al Qeny, CEO, Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones, Alrebdi Alrebdi, Vice-Governor, National Cybersecurity Authority; Kevin Simzer, Chief Operations Officer at Trend Micro; Mahendra Negi, Group Chief Finance Officer at Trend Micro; Dhanya Thakkar, Senior Vice President of Trend Micro AMEA; Dr. Moataz Bin Ali, Area Vice President & Managing Director, Trend Micro MEA and Rasheed Al Odah, Country Manager, Trend Micro, KSA.

The launch of Trend Micro’s MEA headquarters in Riyadh, makes us the first global cyber security company to establish a regional base in Saudi Arabia. The