Protectt.ai, a leading AI- and behavior-driven mobile application security and fraud prevention platform, has strengthened its footprint in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) through the appointment of Pushkar Singh as Country Head for the Middle East and Africa. This strategic move marks a key milestone in the company’s regional growth strategy, as organizations across MEA—particularly in the United Arab Emirates—accelerate efforts to secure mobile-first digital experiences amid rising cyber threats.
The appointment comes at a time when enterprises are rapidly adopting digital and AI-powered services, increasing the need for robust, scalable, and future-ready security frameworks that can safeguard sensitive data, ensure compliance, and maintain customer trust.
A Leader with More Than Two Decades of Regional Expertise
With over 22 years of leadership experience spanning consulting, banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI), government sectors, and the UAE’s technology ecosystem, Pushkar Singh brings a strong track record of driving large-scale digital initiatives across the region.
Based in Dubai, Singh will lead Protectt.ai’s expansion across the Middle East and Africa, aligning the company’s global vision with local market needs. His role will focus on accelerating enterprise adoption, strengthening strategic partnerships, and reinforcing Protectt.ai’s thought leadership in mobile application and AI security.
Addressing Growing Security Challenges in Critical Sectors
As digital adoption deepens across the BFSI sector and other regulated industries, organizations are increasingly prioritizing the protection of mobile ecosystems and emerging AI-driven operations. Protectt.ai responds to these challenges through its specialized platforms built on artificial intelligence and behavioral analytics.
The company offers an AI-native Mobile Application Security Platform, delivering advanced Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP) alongside AI-driven behavioral monitoring. This enables enterprises to deploy secure, compliant, and trusted mobile applications at scale while maintaining seamless user experiences.
In parallel, Protectt.ai provides an Agentic AI Security Platform, designed to secure enterprise-grade AI systems. The platform delivers AI-powered penetration testing, continuous AI runtime security, and self-governing safeguards, helping organizations protect agentic AI deployments across complex operational environments.
UAE as a Strategic Hub for Advanced Cybersecurity
Establishing a leadership base in the United Arab Emirates reflects Protectt.ai’s commitment to supporting the region’s digital transformation agenda. The move aims to accelerate the adoption of modern digital security practices, enhance customer confidence, strengthen operational resilience, and ensure long-term, sustainable business growth across MEA markets.
Commenting on the appointment, Manish Mimani, Founder and CEO of Protectt.ai, highlighted the UAE’s global leadership in digital transformation, noting that such progress demands an unparalleled level of cybersecurity and digital resilience. He emphasized that Protectt.ai’s expansion aligns closely with the UAE’s national ambitions for secure digital governance, supported by continued investment in local talent and innovation.
A Regional Vision for Secure Digital Experiences
For his part, Pushkar Singh noted that enterprises across the Middle East, Africa, and the GCC are scaling mobile and AI capabilities across user journeys that require resilience, transparency, and real-time risk intelligence. He stressed that Protectt.ai’s AI-native security suite offers a practical and modern approach to securing these evolving ecosystems.
Singh added that his focus will be on collaborating with customers, regulators, and partners to deliver secure digital experiences across the region, reinforcing trust and enabling organizations to navigate the next phase of digital and AI-driven growth with confidence.
