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Skysnag and The Kernel Announce Partnership to Strengthen Domain Security and Email Authentication in the UAE

May 14, 2025  |  2 min read
Group photo of teams from Skysnag and Kernel at GISEC cybersecurity conference, capturing the partnership kickoff event announcing their strategic collaboration in secure identity and emerging technology.

Skysnag, a leading provider of automated email authentication and domain security solutions, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with The Kernel, a prominent cybersecurity distributor based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The partnership brings enterprise-grade domain security and phishing protection to organizations across the region, helping businesses safeguard their brands, customers, and communications.

This collaboration will allow enterprises in the UAE to leverage Skysnag Protect and Skysnag Suite with The Kernel’s regional expertise, ensuring seamless deployment of DMARC, SPF, DKIM, MTA-STS, TLS-RPT, and BIMI.

Addressing the UAE’s Growing Threat Landscape

Phishing and brand impersonation attacks continue to rise across the Middle East, targeting both government and private sector enterprises. By combining Skysnag’s automated enforcement platform with The Kernel’s trusted presence in the region, businesses will now have access to faster DMARC enforcement, continuous monitoring, and BIMI activation, protecting both reputation and compliance.

Headshot of Rami Kayyali, Director and CTO of The Kernel

This will be a truly great partnership built on shared values, trust, and collaboration. Skysnag's reliable and extensive expert technical support is impressively fast without ever compromising quality, consistently delivering precise, high-end solutions when it matters most.

Rami Kayyali, Director and CTO at The Kernel

Partnering with The Kernel marks a significant step forward in our mission to make email authentication accessible and impactful across the globe. Their regional presence and technical expertise make them an ideal ally in driving cybersecurity awareness and adoption across the MENA region.

Jad Aizarani, CEO at Skysnag

What UAE Businesses Gain From This Partnership

  • Accelerated DMARC Enforcement – automate configuration and monitoring.
  • Verified Brand Visibility – activate BIMI and display logos in inboxes with confidence.
  • Regulatory Compliance – meet global and regional cybersecurity standards.
  • Trusted Local Support – capitalize on The Kernel’s expertise in the UAE market.

About Skysnag

Skysnag protects organizations from domain and email-based threats through a fully automated email authentication platform. By simplifying and enforcing standards like SPF, DKIM, DMARC, MTA-STS, TLS-RPT, and BIMI, Skysnag helps businesses block unauthorized senders, prevent phishing, and achieve compliance - all while improving email deliverability and brand trust.

Skysnag’s advanced automation eliminates the complexities of implementation and maintenance, enabling organizations to gain visibility into their domain usage, prevent misuse, and protect customers from fraudulent communication.

About The Kernel

Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Dubai, The Kernel is a trusted cybersecurity distributor serving enterprises across the MEA region. The company specializes in strong authentication, public key infrastructure (PKI), identity management, and cryptography, delivering scalable security solutions to enterprises, governments, and service providers. With offices in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa, The Kernel has built a reputation for connecting best-in-class cybersecurity vendors with businesses that need robust digital protection.

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