JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s top cyber security body has inked an agreement with a leading training institute to localize skills in critical infrastructure security.
The Saudi Cyber Security and Programming Federation and SANS Institute signed the Memorandum of Understanding on Monday.
The deal aims to aims to exchange knowledge, transfer technology and localize capabilities.
The MoU was signed by the federation’s Vice Chairman Dr. Abdullah Sharaf Alghamdi.
“Signing this agreement with a distinguished company in cyber security training such as SANS will open great horizons for the members of the Federation through professional certifications,” said federation President Saud Alqahtani.
“The MoU will enable the localization of cyber security skills in national critical infrastructures and contribute in realizing the Kingdom’s Vision 2030” Alqahtani added.
Alqahtani thanked the federation’s coordination team, which included Dr. Abdullah Alghamdi, Dr. Jalal Almuhtadi, Eng. Sulaiman Almukhadish, and Eng. Mohammed Alshamrani.
The SANS Institute is the world's largest and most trusted provider of specialized training courses in cybersecurity. It was established in 1989 and has more than 140,000 alumni worldwide.
According to the MoU, the SANS Institute, in cooperation with the federation, will organize training courses and national competitions for school and university students and offer programs to evaluate and strengthen cyber security skills. The agreement also includes delivering advanced cyber security courses and organizing joint conferences and events.
Saudi cyber security body signs agreement with top training institute
Saudi cyber security body signs agreement with top training institute
Karl Lagerfeld and Aark Developers announce luxury beachfront residential project in Ras Al-Khaimah
Karl Lagerfeld and Aark Developers have signed a partnership to develop Karl Lagerfeld Residences, a beachfront residential project in Ras Al-Khaimah, ideally located on Al-Marjan Island. The signing ceremony took place on Dec. 10 in Paris at Karl Lagerfeld’s office, in the presence of Pier Paolo Righi, CEO of Karl Lagerfeld, and Rahul Kumar Gupta, chairman of Aark Developers.
Valued at over $1.4 billion, this iconic ultra-luxury waterfront development is set to redefine beachfront living in the UAE and is scheduled for completion in 2028, delivering a collection of 663 sea view residences. The residences range from one to four bedrooms, with select residences offering private pools. The collection also comprises 20 podium villas, 10 ultra-exclusive sky villas/penthouses, and 11 rare beachfront villas, each with its own private pool. Residents will enjoy access to a fully curated lifestyle featuring two signature cafés and restaurants, a destination beach club, and a spectacular sky bar with an infinity pool, offering its own 1,000-feet private beach, creating an address defined by architectural excellence, exclusivity, and resort-style living at an unprecedented scale.
Set within Ras Al-Khaimah’s fast-growing development landscape, Al-Marjan Island continues to establish itself as a luxury hub for tourism, hospitality, and entertainment in the region. The area’s outlook is further strengthened by the upcoming Wynn Al-Marjan Island integrated resort, set to open in 2027 and expected to elevate the emirate’s international profile.
“This project marks a defining expression of how the Karl Lagerfeld universe can redefine modern living,” said Righi. “With Aark Developers, we are creating a signature landmark on Al-Marjan Island, one that brings Karl’s visionary design language into a breathtaking large-scale residential experience. It is a project we are genuinely proud to share with the region.”
Gupta added: “What brought Aark Developers and Karl Lagerfeld together is a mutual commitment to detail, refinement, and creating spaces with purpose. We believe that great design goes beyond aesthetics — it shapes how people feel, interact, and live. This project on Al-Marjan Island embodies that vision, offering a living experience rooted in quality, harmony, and enduring elegance.”
This is Karl Lagerfeld’s second branded project in the Middle East. A launch event in Dubai is planned for Q1 of 2026.
Karl Lagerfeld continues to expand its presence in hospitality and branded living, with projects including Karl Lagerfeld hotels in Macau and Marbella, Dubai Villas, and Lisbon Residences.
