World Police Summit Awards 2024: Nominations Now Open

Editorial July 20, 2023

The Executive Office of the World Police Summit announces the opening of nominations for the World Police Summit Awards 2024, which is scheduled to run from 5th to 7th March 2024. The Awards will encompass ten categories, celebrating the dedication and efforts of security experts, specialists,

More Fingerprint Capture Machines Installed in Commercial Malls in Kuwait

Editorial July 19, 2023

Kuwaiti authorities are continuing their efforts to establish a biometric database aimed at combating crime and improving access to public services. To achieve this, more fingerprint capture machines have been installed in commercial malls across the country. The Ministry of Interior, leading the project, has already set up biometric enrollment machines in venues like the

FireProtect 2: Accuracy Through Steam, Dust and Time

Editorial July 14, 2023

Ajax Systems announces the new FireProtect 2 lineup and unveils the first release that includes seven models of fire detectors. The re-engineered detectors feature a patented smoke chamber that is ultimately dustproof and impenetrable for insects, thermistors that ensure rapid detection of temperature spikes, long-lasting battery life, and many accompanying hardware and

UAE Ministry of Energy, Audi and Siemens Building Electric Vehicle Charging Network

Editorial July 14, 2023

The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), Audi Middle East, and Siemens signed an agreement to cooperate on boosting electric vehicle (EV) charging capacity on federal roads and increasing adoption of EVs across the country. The agreement follows MoEI’s selection in June of Siemens technology for a nationwide network of ultra-fast chargers.

Dubai Municipality and DIEZ Authority to Advance Drone Technologies and Infrastructure

Editorial July 14, 2023

Dubai Municipality has partnered with Dubai Integrated Economic Zones (DIEZ) Authority to support the implementation of the Dubai Horizons System. The system aims to establish a comprehensive plan and infrastructure for the advancement of drone technologies in the city. Through this memorandum of understanding (MoU), the municipality and DIEZ will collaborate on planning

Rapid Increase in Scams and Phishing in MENA Region

Editorial July 14, 2023

Group-IB has released a report called “Digital Risk Trends,” which provides an analysis of two prevalent cyber threats: scams and phishing. The report reveals a significant increase in scam activities, with the average number of scam resources per brand more than doubling globally in 2022 compared to the previous year. In the Middle East and […]

TDSi Security Technology Showcase Visits Saudi Arabia

Editorial July 14, 2023

Last month, TDSi hosted another of its popular Security Technology Showcase events; this time in Riyadh and Dammam, Saudi Arabia. In addition to TDSi, attendees also enjoyed presentations and hands-on advice from UK security manufacturers such as integrated perimeter security specialist Harper Chalice Group (presented by Building Defence Systems), secure industrial

Hamdan bin Mohammed Launches Dubai Digital Cloud Project

Editorial July 13, 2023

Source: News Agency WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council launched the Dubai Digital Cloud project during a visit to the Digital Dubai headquarters. The project is the latest in a series of initiatives aimed at creating a world-leading, efficient, agile and […]

TDRA Launches AI-Supported Version of UAE Government’s Unified Digital Platform “U.AE”

Editorial July 13, 2023

The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) launched the generative AI-supported version of UAE Government’s Unified Digital Platform u.ae, which is considered the interface of the government’s digital presence and the access channel to the services provided by the federal and local government entities in the UAE. This step comes in the

Dallmeier Presents Camera Planning Tool “PlanD”

Editorial July 12, 2023

The new Dallmeier camera planning tool “PlanD” makes the creation of professional video planning a playful and intuitive process that no longer requires any 3D software knowledge. The clever combination with a state-of-the-art graphics engine enables impressive 3D visualization and camera view simulation. The great advantage of PlanD lies in the combination of innovative