During GITEX GLOBAL 2025 SonicWall and Digital Planets Announce Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Cyber Defense Across the Middle East
SonicWall, a global leader in managed cybersecurity solutions, and Digital Planets — a member of DP Group specializing in integrated digital solutions and services — have announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement aimed at enhancing digital defense capabilities across Middle Eastern markets.
Under the new partnership, Digital Planets has been appointed a SonicWall Gold Partner, enabling it to deliver SonicWall’s advanced cybersecurity solutions in the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.
The agreement was formalized during GITEX GLOBAL 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the world’s largest technology exhibition featuring more than 6,800 participating companies and focusing this year on artificial intelligence and biotechnology — reaffirming GITEX’s role as a global hub shaping the digital economy of the future.
Rapid Growth of Cyber Threats
The partnership comes at a pivotal time for the cybersecurity landscape in the region, marked by accelerated digital transformation and increasingly complex threats.
Egypt alone recorded over 20,000 cyberattacks in the first half of 2025, targeting key sectors such as telecommunications and critical infrastructure. Globally, reports estimate that the financial impact of cybercrime will hit USD 10.5 trillion annually this year, underscoring the urgency for proactive digital defense.
Meanwhile, the Middle East and Africa region is projected to become the second-fastest-growing cybersecurity market globally, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.2% over the coming years.
Expanding the SecureFirst Partner Ecosystem
As part of the collaboration, Digital Planets officially joins SonicWall’s SecureFirst Partner Program, expanding its security portfolio and enabling customers to access award-winning solutions in advanced threat protection, intelligent monitoring, and predictive defense.
Dr. Ahmed Hanafy, Founder and CEO of DP Group, commented:
> “Our partnership with SonicWall marks a strategic milestone aligned with our vision to empower secure digital transformation for our clients across the region. Signing this agreement at GITEX GLOBAL highlights the convergence of innovation and real-world challenges, with cybersecurity remaining a top priority for organizations today.
By integrating SonicWall’s cutting-edge solutions with our regional expertise, we can deliver comprehensive and resilient cybersecurity services that safeguard critical digital assets in Egypt, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia.”
Eng. Mohamed Abdullah, Regional Director for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) at SonicWall, added:
> “This partnership reflects SonicWall’s ongoing commitment to supporting our regional partners with the latest in cybersecurity innovation. Digital Planets’ customer-centric approach aligns perfectly with our partner-first philosophy.
Our shared goal is to enable secure digital transformation and help organizations of all sizes transition safely to cloud and hybrid environments — especially in an era where AI-driven threats are rapidly evolving, as showcased at this year’s GITEX.”
Middle East in the Crosshairs
The Middle East and Africa ranked third globally in the number of cyberattacks recorded in 2024, with a notable rise in state-sponsored intrusions targeting GCC countries and Egypt. This makes the SonicWall–Digital Planets alliance a crucial step toward fortifying the region’s digital resilience and protecting its economic and technological progress.