SonicWall and Digital Planets Forge Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Cybersecurity in the Middle East at GITEX Global 2025
Global managed cybersecurity leader SonicWall and Digital Planets, a subsidiary of DP Group specializing in integrated digital solutions and services, have signed a strategic partnership agreement aimed at enhancing digital defense capabilities across Middle Eastern markets.
The partnership comes at a critical time, as the regional cybersecurity market experiences unprecedented growth driven by rapid digital expansion and increasingly sophisticated threats. According to global reports, cybercrime damages are projected to reach USD 10.5 trillion annually in 2025.
Digital Planets Becomes SonicWall Gold Partner in the Middle East
Under the agreement, Digital Planets has become a SonicWall Gold Partner, delivering advanced cybersecurity solutions across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. The partnership was formalized during GITEX Global 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, featuring over 6,800 technology companies.
This year’s GITEX edition focuses on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Biotechnology (Bio-Tech), reinforcing its role as a global platform shaping the future of the digital economy.
Accelerating Growth in Cybersecurity Threats
Egypt recorded over 20,000 cyberattacks in the first half of 2025, targeting critical communications and infrastructure sectors. The cybersecurity market in the Middle East and Africa is expected to become the second-largest globally, with a 16.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in the coming years.
Strengthening Partner Networks Through the SecureFirst Program
Digital Planets has officially joined SonicWall’s SecureFirst Partner Program, enhancing its cybersecurity portfolio and enabling clients to access award-winning solutions in advanced protection, smart monitoring, and predictive threat defense.
Dr. Ahmed Hanafy, Founder and CEO of DP Group, said:
“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 reflects the convergence of innovation with real-world challenges. Cybersecurity remains a top priority for organizations today.”
Dr. Hanafy added:
“By integrating SonicWall’s advanced solutions with our regional expertise, we can provide a comprehensive and reliable suite of security offerings that ensure robust cyber resilience for organizations in Egypt, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia, while protecting their critical digital assets.”
Eng. Mohamed Abdallah, Regional Director for Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) at SonicWall, affirmed:
“This partnership demonstrates SonicWall’s commitment to supporting its regional partners with the latest security technologies. Digital Planets’ client-focused and professional approach aligns with our philosophy of placing partners at the core of the business ecosystem.”
He further stated:
“Our goal is to enable secure digital transformation and help organizations of all sizes safely transition to cloud and hybrid environments, especially amid the rising cybersecurity threats in the AI era, which is a key focus of this year’s GITEX edition.”
Middle East Remains a Key Target
Statistics indicate that the Middle East and Africa ranked third globally in cyberattacks in 2024, with an increasing number of state-sponsored threats targeting GCC countries and Egypt. This highlights the significance of the SonicWall–Digital Planets partnership as a strategic step to strengthen regional cybersecurity.
