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Bahrain This Week
a day ago
- Business
- Bahrain This Week
Zoho Establishes First Bahrain Office, Launches Ulaa Secure Browser for Enterprises
Zoho Corp., a leading technology company, announced its plans to open its first office in Bahrain in 2025 and hire local Bahraini talents. Additionally, the company announced the launch of Ulaa Enterprise, the enterprise version of its privacy-focused browser, in Bahrain—aimed at helping organisations strengthen their cybersecurity readiness and proactively defend against cyberattacks. These announcements were made on the sidelines of Zoholics Bahrain, the company's annual user conference. The announcement underscores Zoho's commitment to contribute to Bahrain's Vision 2030 goals of economic diversification and innovation-led development. Over the past year, Zoho has achieved a 28% growth in revenue and a 19% growth in partner revenue in Bahrain, while expanding its local partner network by 22%. The company's top-performing products in 2024 include Zoho Books (VAT-compliant accounting software), Zoho People (HR management), Zoho One (operating system for businesses), Zoho Creator (low code app development platform), and Zoho CRM—tools that are increasingly relied upon by businesses seeking scalability and efficiency. 'As part of our continued expansion in Bahrain, Zoho is deepening its commitment to the local economy by opening a dedicated office and investing in the development of local talent,' said Saran B. Paramsivam, Regional Director MEA, Zoho. 'This move reflects our philosophy of transnational localism—bringing global innovation to local communities while respecting and nurturing regional strengths. By hiring locally and establishing a stronger on-ground presence, we aim to contribute to Bahrain's growing digital ecosystem and support the country's broader economic diversification goals.' The new Bahrain office will be staffed by newly-hired local talent, reinforcing Zoho's dedication to investing in Bahraini professionals and supporting the national workforce as part of its'transnational localism' strategy. Amid this regional growth, Zoho also launched Ulaa Enterprise, a secure, enterprise-ready browser designed to meet the evolving cybersecurity needs of modern organisations in Bahrain. With the MENA region witnessing a significant spike in cyberattacks—particularly phishing and browser-based intrusions—Ulaa Enterprise arrives at a critical time for businesses seeking to strengthen their cybersecurity posture. Ulaa Enterprise provides centralised policy management, data loss prevention (DLP) capabilities, and complete visibility withfine-grained controls over user behaviour. These features allow enterprises to prevent unauthorised downloads, screen captures, and uploads of sensitive information, all while eliminating the need for third-party software or heavy virtual desktop infrastructure. Ulaa Enterprise is also embedded with Zia, Zoho's AI assistant, which provides AI-driven security and productivity features. ZeroPhish detects phishing risks in real-time before a user clicks. Zia also improves user productivity by intelligently organising tabs based on behaviour, reducing the hassle for multitasking professionals. 'It's uncommon for businesses to consider investing in paid browsers as part of their security strategy. However, with the sharp rise in cyberattacks across the MENA—particularly those stemming from unsafe and unsecured browsing—this mindset is shifting. Ulaa Enterprise was built specifically for organisations that want to strengthen their first line of defence, enhance cybersecurity hygiene, and safeguard both their data and their customers' trust,' Paramsivam added. According to Gartner, 25% of organisations will implement at least one secure enterprise browser (SEB) technology by 2028 to supplement their existing secure remote access and endpoint protection strategies. Ulaa Enterprise is available immediately to organisations across the Middle East and North Africa. For more information, visit
Web Release
3 days ago
- Business
- Web Release
Zoho Launches AI-powered Ulaa Enterprise Browser to Strengthen Cybersecurity for Businesses in the Middle East
Zoho Corp., a leading global technology company, today announced the launch of Ulaa Enterprise, a new secure enterprise browser designed to help businesses in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region enhance their cybersecurity posture amid escalating threats—particularly phishing attacks, which have emerged as the region's most pervasive cybersecurity concern. As MENA organisations embrace cloud solutions, the browser has become the primary workspace—and the largest attack surface. Ulaa Enterprise secures this critical access point by embedding protection directly into the browser, eliminating the need for complex third-party tools or virtual environments. The browser's AI capabilities, powered by Zoho's proprietary AI engine Zia, provide an additional layer of intelligent protection. Equipped with an integrated ZeroPhish system, it analyses URLs and web page behaviour in real-time to detect and block phishing attempts before users even interact with malicious links. Zia also categorises and filters unsafe web content automatically, creating a safer and more compliant browsing experience without disrupting employee productivity. 'It's uncommon for businesses to consider investing in paid browsers as part of their security strategy. However, with the sharp rise in cyberattacks across the MENA—particularly those stemming from unsafe and unsecured browsing—this mindset is shifting. Ulaa Enterprise was built specifically for organisations that want to strengthen their first line of defence, enhance cybersecurity hygiene, and safeguard both their data and their customers' trust.' said Saran B Paramasivam, Regional Director MEA, Zoho. According to Gartner, 25% of organisations will implement at least one secure enterprise browser (SEB) technology by 2028 to supplement their existing secure remote access and endpoint protection strategies. Ulaa Enterprise offers IT and security teams complete visibility and granular control over browser activity. Administrators can centrally define security policies, restrict downloads and extensions, monitor user behaviour, and enforce rules across different departments or user groups—all from a single console. Built-in data loss prevention measures ensure that sensitive information cannot be shared, copied, or downloaded without authorisation, while detailed audit logs and real-time monitoring allow teams to act quickly and decisively against potential threats. Ulaa Enterprise is designed for usability across all levels of an organisation, offering a seamless experience for both IT teams and general employees. It requires minimal IT overhead, with lightweight deployment and instant policy propagation—eliminating the need for complex virtual infrastructure. Built on the Chromium framework, Ulaa Enterprise offers a familiar interface while enforcing built-in, local security checks for speed and protection. It also delivers full cross-platform support, working smoothly across major desktop and mobile operating systems, including Android and iOS. This launch comes at a time of rapid momentum for Ulaa, with downloads and monthly active users increasing by 2.5 times since 2023—signalling growing global demand for secure, privacy-focused browsing solutions. The browser enables businesses in MENA to modernise their browser security infrastructure quickly and cost-effectively. It eliminates the need for multiple external security tools and delivers native protection that's tightly integrated, easy to manage, and highly responsive to today's threats. Ulaa Enterprise is available immediately to organisations across the Middle East and North Africa. For more information, visit
TECHx
05-05-2025
- Business
- TECHx
Zoho Creator Adds Advanced AI Tools for Faster App Building
Home » Emerging technologies » Artificial Intelligence » Zoho Creator Adds Advanced AI Tools for Faster App Building Zoho Corp., a global technology company, has launched new AI-powered features in its low-code platform, Zoho Creator. The update aims to make AI more accessible for businesses in the MENA region. The newly introduced CoCreator is an AI assistant within Zoho Creator. It helps users build applications faster, more easily, and more intelligently. Powered by Zia, Zoho's AI engine, CoCreator speeds up development without needing extra subscriptions or add-ons. These updates reflect Zoho's goal to provide real-time, practical, and secure AI tools for business users. The generative AI features allow both developers and non-technical users to turn ideas into production-ready apps. Users can input ideas using: Natural language prompts (text or voice) Process diagrams Technical documentation The system then suggests relevant data fields and modules to speed up deployment. It also enhances existing apps by recommending fields based on context. Hyther Nizam, President MEA and VP of Products at Zoho, said the update builds on the company's long-standing mission. Since Zoho Creator launched in 2006, the focus has been on simplifying app development without reducing functionality. 'Despite limited IT talent in the region, our platform has enabled thousands of apps. AI now lets us go further—bringing ideas to life faster and with deep capabilities, at no added cost,' he said. The update also offers new features for professional developers. These include prompt-based code generation and optimization tailored to app structure. This reduces manual work and maintains architectural integrity. Another feature, AI-powered data cleansing, transforms unstructured inputs from various sources into clean, structured data formats. A soon-to-launch AI Skills feature will allow users to automate workflows using natural language commands. Users can also deploy custom AI models for: OCR (Optical Character Recognition) Predictive analytics Object detection Zoho Creator supports Arabic, helping regional users build apps easily. Its drag-and-drop tools, strong customization, and third-party integrations make app development fast and flexible. With these additions, Zoho Creator strengthens its role in solving business challenges, improving efficiency, and enabling innovation for MENA enterprises.
Daily Tribune
05-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Building Apps with Text or Voice: Zoho Creator Empowers MENA Low-Code Developers with Slew of AI Tools
Zoho Corp., a leading global technology company, today launched a number of advanced AI-powered features in its low-code app development platform, Zoho Creator, as part of its ongoing efforts to make AI accessible to MENA businesses. Newly-launched CoCreator is an AI assistant within Zoho Creator which enable faster, simpler, and smarter app creation. Powered by Zia, Zoho's AI assistant, CoCreator reduces time-to-market and empowers existing users of all skill levels to build applications—without needing additional subscriptions or add-ons. This expansion reflects Zoho's ongoing commitment to building AI capabilities that deliver real-time, practical, and secure value to business users. The platform's latest generative AI features enable business users and developers alike to convert abstract business ideas—expressed through natural language prompts via text or voice, process diagrams, or technical documentation—into production-ready business applications. The system automatically recommends industry-optimised data fields and functional modules to accelerate solution deployment. "Since Creator's introduction in 2006, the focus has been on simplifying and speeding up the app development process without sacrificing functionality. Despite the limited IT talent pool in the MENA, our platform has enabled many users—IT and non-technical professionals— across the region to launch thousands of apps successfully,' said Hyther Nizam, President Middle East and Africa (MEA) and Vice President of Products at Zoho. "AI allows us to take it to another level, shortening the time from an idea to an app. This update raises the baseline on speed of quality app creation with deep capabilities, without adding costs," Nizam added. The new features also include intelligent AI prompt-based app component generation with contextual field recommendations for enhancing existing applications. This proprietary functionality addresses a critical gap in current low-code platforms. For professional developers, the solution also offers prompt-based contextual code generation and optimisation tailored to application requirements and structure, significantly reducing manual programming efforts while maintaining architectural integrity. Further, the AI-powered data cleansing and modelling feature automatically normalises unstructured inputs from diverse sources into structured, application-optimised formats. The AI Skills feature, which will soon be live, will enable users to utilise natural language commands for orchestrating complex workflows, thereby intelligently automating everyday processes and enhancing productivity. Lastly, users can also deploy custom AI models for capabilities like OCR, prediction, and object detection. Zoho Creator offers support for an Arabic user interface, empowering businesses and developers in the region to build applications with ease. The platform's intuitive drag-and-drop functionality, deep customisation capabilities, and seamless interoperability with Zoho and third-party apps enable both professional and citizen developers to create powerful solutions faster. By streamlining complex workflows and providing advanced low-code flexibility, Zoho Creator helps organisations solve operational challenges, drive efficiency, and foster innovation—all while maintaining enterprise-grade scalability.
Zawya
05-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Building Apps with Text or Voice: Zoho Creator empowers MENA Low-Code Developers with Slew of AI Tools
Cairo: Zoho Corp., a leading global technology company, today launched a number of advanced AI-powered features in its low-code app development platform, Zoho Creator, as part of its ongoing efforts to make AI accessible to MENA businesses. Newly-launched CoCreator is an AI assistant within Zoho Creator which enable faster, simpler, and smarter app creation. Powered by Zia, Zoho's AI assistant, CoCreator reduces time-to-market and empowers existing users of all skill levels to build applications—without needing additional subscriptions or add-ons. This expansion reflects Zoho's ongoing commitment to building AI capabilities that deliver real-time, practical, and secure value to business users. The platform's latest generative AI features enable business users and developers alike to convert abstract business ideas—expressed through natural language prompts via text or voice, process diagrams, or technical documentation—into production-ready business applications. The system automatically recommends industry-optimised data fields and functional modules to accelerate solution deployment. "Since Creator's introduction in 2006, the focus has been on simplifying and speeding up the app development process without sacrificing functionality. Despite the limited IT talent pool in the MENA, our platform has enabled many users—IT and non-technical professionals— across the region to launch thousands of apps successfully,' said Hyther Nizam, President Middle East and Africa (MEA) and Vice President of Products at Zoho. "AI allows us to take it to another level, shortening the time from an idea to an app. This update raises the baseline on speed of quality app creation with deep capabilities, without adding costs," Nizam added. The new features also include intelligent AI prompt-based app component generation with contextual field recommendations for enhancing existing applications. This proprietary functionality addresses a critical gap in current low-code platforms. For professional developers, the solution also offers prompt-based contextual code generation and optimisation tailored to application requirements and structure, significantly reducing manual programming efforts while maintaining architectural integrity. Further, the AI-powered data cleansing and modelling feature automatically normalises unstructured inputs from diverse sources into structured, application-optimised formats. The AI Skills feature, which will soon be live, will enable users to utilise natural language commands for orchestrating complex workflows, thereby intelligently automating everyday processes and enhancing productivity. Lastly, users can also deploy custom AI models for capabilities like OCR, prediction, and object detection. Zoho Creator offers support for an Arabic user interface, empowering businesses and developers in the region to build applications with ease. The platform's intuitive drag-and-drop functionality, deep customisation capabilities, and seamless interoperability with Zoho and third-party apps enable both professional and citizen developers to create powerful solutions faster. By streamlining complex workflows and providing advanced low-code flexibility, Zoho Creator helps organisations solve operational challenges, drive efficiency, and foster innovation—all while maintaining enterprise-grade scalability.
