The Quantum Leap – On the Ground at Black Hat MEA 2025 with Help AG & Sandbox AQ

Dr. Aleksandar Valjarevic, Acting Chief Executive Officer at Help AG, has been featured in Edge Middle East’s Security Leaders to Watch 2026 list in the April issue. This recognition highlights his leadership in advancing cybersecurity strategy, driving innovation, and strengthening digital resilience across the region. Under his guidance, Help AG continues to play a key role in enabling organizations to navigate evolving cyber threats and build secure digital ecosystems.

Help AG has expanded its partnership with Securonix to enhance its AI-driven Cloud SOC services in the UAE. The collaboration strengthens threat detection and automation, reinforcing Help AG’s market leadership recognized by IDC and Gartner.

Help AG and SandboxAQ are collaborating to prepare Saudi Arabia for the post-quantum era by strengthening cryptographic resilience. The partnership supports secure digital transformation and long-term cybersecurity readiness.

Nikola Kukoljac, Vice President of Solution Architecture at Help AG, shares in an interview with Gulf News how reflection, micro-steps, and “controlled chaos” help him balance leadership and life. He emphasizes emotional clarity, realistic planning, and steady progress—proving that success doesn’t have to be a race, but a journey built on small, sustainable steps.

In an interview with The Catalyst, Safwan Akram, Country Manager KSA highlighted Help AG’s role in strengthening Saudi Arabia’s cybersecurity landscape and supporting digital transformation. He emphasized innovation and proactive strategies to address evolving and AI-driven cyber threats.

Fast Company Middle East featured Dr Aleksandar Valjarevic, Acting CEO of Help AG, among 25 leaders shaping lasting impact across the region in 2025. He emphasized embedding cybersecurity into innovation, highlighting resilience, foresight, and trust as essential pillars for sustainable growth and long-term progress.