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title: Middle East OT Threat Landscape 2026 | Dragos
description: Briefing GCC operators on what the threat picture looks like now and how AI-powered detection helps you respond faster than manual investigation ever could.
---

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# Middle East OT Threat Landscape 2026

Since February 28, 2025, hacktivist groups have moved from reconnaissance to deployment. Wiper malware. Direct OT targeting. Sustained campaigns against GCC operators.

Our MENA intelligence team and Field CTO are briefing on what that means — and how AI-powered detection changes your response.

📅 October 28, 2026 | 2:00 PM (Saudi Arabia Time)

 

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##### Abdul Alamri

###### MENA Intelligence Lead, Dragos

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##### Mike Hoffman

###### Field CTO – Oil & Gas & Petrochemicals, Dragos

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**WHAT YOU WILL LEARN**

45 minutes of briefing + 15 minutes live Q&A. Free to attend.

Threat Landscape Shifts: New actors, new tools, and changing adversary intent before and after February 28. What capabilities have escalated.

Active Campaigns Targeting GCC OT: Specific hacktivist groups, wiper malware deployment patterns, false claims campaigns. Real incidents in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain.

Asset Exposure & Exploitation: What vulnerabilities adversaries have found in GCC OT networks. How they’re being exploited. What defenders should prioritize.

AI-Powered Detection: How EmberAI accelerates threat investigation from hours to minutes. Automated threat context. Instant asset mapping. Faster response.

Response Strategy: What to prioritize first. How to sequence your defense. Budget-conscious recommendations from practitioners.

### Agenda

 

| Time | Speaker | Topic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 14:00–14:05 | Both | Welcome & Context |
| 14:05–14:20 | Abdul | Threat Landscape: What’s Changed Since Feb 28 |
| 14:20–14:30 | Abdul | Active Campaigns Targeting GCC OT Networks |
| 14:30–14:40 | Abdul | Exposed Assets & Adversary Tactics |
| 14:40–14:45 | Mike | Response Strategy: Prioritization & Sequencing |
| 14:45–15:00 | Both | Live Q&A |

### WHO SHOULD ATTEND

 

**For Security Teams (CISOs, VP InfoSec, OT Security Directors, SOC Managers):**  
Get specific threat actor intelligence, detection priorities, and how AI transforms your investigation workflow. Understand the threat groups targeting your region and how to hunt for them.

**For Operations Teams (Plant Managers, OT Engineers, VP Operations):**  
Understand the actual threats targeting your control systems. Learn how AI-driven detection works without disrupting production. Get realistic response timelines from someone who’s been at Shell.

**For Safety & Compliance (Process Safety, IEC Compliance):**  
Get threat context for safety-critical systems. Understand threat vectors to SIS and process safety. See how to integrate detection into your compliance posture.

### FAQ

**Q: Is this a sales webinar?**  
A: No. This is a threat briefing from our MENA intelligence team and Field CTO. We’ll discuss what we see in GCC networks, what’s changed, and what operators need to do. No product demos. No sales pitch.

**Q: How long is the webinar?**  
A: 60 minutes total: 45 minutes of briefing + 15 minutes live Q&A.

**Q: Do I need to register ahead of time?**  
A: Yes. Registration is required. You’ll receive the Zoom link via email.

**Q: Will I get a recording?**  
A: Yes. Registered attendees will receive an on-demand recording and slides within 24 hours of the webinar.

**Q: What time zone is the webinar in?**  
A: 2:00 PM Saudi Arabia Time. \[Equivalent times in other GCC countries listed below\]

**Q: What’s the difference between this briefing and the “Day in the Life EmberAI” series?**  
A: This is pure threat intelligence + response strategy. The Day in the Life series shows EmberAI workflows in depth. Both are valuable; this one focuses on understanding the GCC threat landscape first.

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