SonicWall And Digital Planets Forge Strategic Partnership To Strengthen Cybersecurity In The Middle East

SonicWall, a leader in managed cybersecurity solutions, has partnered with Digital Planets, a subsidiary of DP Group known for integrated digital services. This collaboration aims to strengthen digital defence capabilities in the Middle East. The partnership was formalised at GITEX Global 2025, the largest technology event worldwide, held at Dubai World Trade Centre with over 6,800 tech companies participating.

Digital Planets now holds the status of SonicWall Gold Partner. This allows them to offer advanced cybersecurity solutions across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. By joining SonicWall’s SecureFirst Partner Program, Digital Planets enhances its cybersecurity offerings. Clients can now access award-winning solutions for advanced protection and predictive threat defence.

Dr. Ahmed Hanafy, CEO of DP Group, highlighted the significance of this partnership. "Our partnership with SonicWall marks a strategic milestone in line with our vision to empower secure digital transformation for our clients across the region. The signing came during GITEX Global, reflecting the convergence of innovation and real-life challenges. Cybersecurity remains to be a top priority for organisations today."

Dr. Hanafy also noted that integrating SonicWall’s solutions with regional expertise will deliver comprehensive security offerings. These will ensure strong cyber resilience for organisations in Egypt, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia while safeguarding their critical digital assets.

Mohamed Abdallah, Regional Director for META at SonicWall, expressed support for this collaboration. "This partnership reflects SonicWall’s commitment to supporting its regional partners and equipping them with the latest security technologies. Digital Planets’ client-oriented and professional approach aligns with our philosophy of placing partners at the core of the business ecosystem."

Abdallah further explained their goal is to enable secure digital transformation. They aim to help organisations transition safely to cloud and hybrid environments amid increasing threats in the AI era. This focus was a key theme at this year’s GITEX edition.

This strategic alliance between SonicWall and Digital Planets is set to enhance cybersecurity measures across key Middle Eastern markets. By leveraging each other's strengths, they aim to provide robust security solutions tailored to regional needs.

With inputs from WAM