Sicurezza 2023 Was a Success: Innovation Comes From All Sectors

Editorial December 5, 2023

Digital transition and cyber security, customisation – both functional and aesthetic -, efficiency – aimed at energy saving but also at user comfort -, sustainability, but also continuous professional training and the valorisation of public-private partnerships: these are the topics

Genetec Report Discloses Shift Towards Cloud-Based Security Solutions

Editorial December 5, 2023

Genetec’s 2024 State of Physical Security report, based on insights from over 5,500 global security leaders, highlights the growing use of cloud-based solutions in the security market. Based on the Security World Market article, the Genetec report states that 44% of users now have more than a quarter of their security systems in the cloud […]

Dubai Selects Everbridge to Safeguard Residents and Tourists

Editorial December 4, 2023

The global leader in critical event management (CEM) and national public warning solutions, today announced that Dubai, one of the world’s leading tourist destinations and the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates, selected Everbridge’s state-of-the-art Emergency and Incident Management platform for operational and crisis management, dispatching, and incident

AI Innovation Introduced in Abu Dhabi

Editorial December 4, 2023

Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council – ATRC – took substantial steps in the quickly growing field of artificial intelligence by introducing the newest endeavor: AI71, according to the Middle East Economy article. The new company builds upon the Technology Innovation Institute’s (TII) Falcon generative AI models, aiming to excel across different domains. AI71

Ayad (Ed) Sleiman: Balancing Security, Regulation and Innovation Will Enhance Cyber Resilience in the Middle East

Editorial November 29, 2023

Ayad (Ed) Sleiman, cybersecurity veteran and KAUST’s special projects head, talks to a&s Middle East about fortifying cyber defenses in the ME without stifling technological progress amidst the shifting tides of security By Hatidža Lazović Ayad (Ed) Sleiman, a seasoned expert with over 38 years of experience in the IT industry, shares insights into the evolving

Vital Role of Cybersecurity in National Defense

Editorial November 29, 2023

Recent events and the time of volatility in the Middle East have led to developments that accentuate a vital need for international stability, focusing closely on the role of cyber security. According to The National News, the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre annual review highlighted the need for effective cyber security that matches the rapid […]

Techman Solution and Qatar Datamation Systems Securing ICT and CCTV Project Horticultural Expo 2023

Editorial November 28, 2023

Within the ambit of the Horticultural Expo 2023 in Doha, themed “Green Desert, Better Environment,” Techman Solution, in partnership with Qatar Datamation Systems, has achieved a significant triumph by securing a critical portion of the ICT and CCTV project  This event, pivotal in advancing sustainable innovations and combating desertification,

UNESCO Approves Granting Centre for AI Research & Ethics

Editorial November 27, 2023

At its 42nd session, held during the 16th of November 2023, the UNESCO General Conference officially approved the granting of the International Center for AI Research and Ethics (ICAIRE), based in Riyadh, to be designated as a Category 2 Center under its supervision According to the Saudi Press Agency, Dr. Abdullah bin Sharaf Alghamdi, President […]

Masdar City Free Zone Launches AI Business Package for Tech Innovation

Editorial November 27, 2023

Masdar City, a sustainable urban community in the UAE, recently unveiled a new AI business package designed specifically for startups specializing in artificial intelligence. This initiative is part of the collaboration between Masdar City and the Mohamed bin Zayed University of AI (MBZUAI), aimed at fostering AI development within the local area. Under this arrangement,

Threat and Risk Landscapes Are Evolving

Editorial November 27, 2023

Criminals adapt quickly and so must the security industry, we all need to focus on anticipating future threats By HE. Khalifa Ibrahim Al Saleis, CEO, SIRA In the past the security industry across the globe has been reactive, for instance, if a crime/incident has taken place, we add countermeasures to stop this recurring. Criminals adapt […]