Alibaba Cloud, the intellectual power source and digital pioneer of Alibaba Group announces the advancement of its alliance with WEMART, a notable supermarket network in the Middle East. The union's recent success has been the deployment of Alibaba Cloud’s trusted Web Application Firewall (WAF), a security solution with an established track record. 🌩️

In an ever-evolving digital world, the shield of delicate data holds immense significance, especially for businesses operating online. With the cybersecurity market in the Middle East expected to rise to $31 billion by 2030, as predicted by a Frost & Sullivan report, the region’s cybersecurity preparedness is on a steady climb. 📈

WEMART has witnessed a flourishing e-commerce landscape in the wake of its collaboration with Alibaba Cloud. During the unsettling COVID-19 pandemic, Alibaba Cloud's innovative online-to-offline shopping solutions were crucial in digitally revolutionizing WEMART's operational strategy. 💻➡️🛍️

With predictions from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry suggesting the UAE's e-commerce market will hit $9.2 billion in 2026, securing customers' information is crucial for e-commerce growth worldwide. 🌍

The fruitful collaboration between the two parties recently advanced with the successful deployment of Alibaba Cloud’s Web Application Firewall. The alliance underscores Alibaba Cloud's pledge to furnish top-tier data security solutions that protect businesses and their customers across the UAE and the Middle East. 🤝

Alibaba Cloud's lineup of security offerings aims to navigate the shifting challenges of the digital landscape. As a flagship solution, Alibaba Cloud's WAF Pro provides businesses with superior protection against data breaches, web application vulnerabilities, and DDoS attacks. 🛡️

These solutions leverage cutting-edge technologies like AI, machine learning, and big data analytics to offer proactive threat detection and mitigation. Thus, assuring the utmost data security for businesses across a myriad of industries. 🧩🔐

Gartner, a global research and advisory firm, recognized Alibaba Cloud as a Challenger in its Magic Quadrant™ for Network Firewalls consecutively in 2021 and 2022. This accolade testifies to Alibaba Cloud's prowess in fortifying digital infrastructures and protecting valuable assets in an increasingly interconnected world. 🌐

"Our collaboration with WEMART in securing their e-commerce platform is an exciting endeavor," says Daniel Jiang, General Manager of Middle East, Turkey, and Africa, Alibaba Cloud Intelligence. "By deploying Alibaba Cloud's WAF Pro, WEMART can effectively address the unique challenges of the e-commerce industry. Our state-of-the-art technology guarantees the protection of sensitive data, enabling WEMART to offer its customers a safe and reliable shopping experience." 🛍️🔒

Echoing the sentiment, Sun Jingsong, Head of E-commerce at WEMART, says, "Data security is of utmost importance to us, and Alibaba Cloud's robust security solutions provide us with the peace of mind that our customers' information is well-protected. Alibaba Cloud's seamless integration and advanced features allow us to focus on delivering an exceptional shopping experience while ensuring the highest levels of data security for our customers."

As a globally recognized IaaS and PaaS provider, Alibaba Cloud provides a secure, scalable, and robust cloud infrastructure that supports global customers embracing digital innovation. Operating since 2015, Alibaba Cloud has proven to be a top

provider of cloud services with local data centers serving private companies and public institutions in the UAE and the broader Middle East region. 🗺️

📢 About WEMART

Founded in 2006, WEMART is one of the largest Asian supermarket chains in the Middle East, operating from the UAE. Known for its fresh, affordable groceries and around-the-clock service, WEMART combines retail, logistics, farming, e-commerce, culture, and trade to deliver top-tier service, quality, and a wide variety of products. The supermarket chain is currently exploring expansion opportunities in local service businesses. 🌱