Qatar Urges Public to Use Only Approved CCTV Installers

Editorial April 20, 2026

Qatar’s Ministry of Interior has urged residents to install surveillance cameras only through government-licensed companies, linking the move to stronger privacy protection and better security standards Qatar’s Ministry of Interior has called on the public to use only licensed and approved

UAE Cyber Council Warns Public File Sharing is Exposing Sensitive Data

Editorial April 20, 2026

The UAE Cyber Security Council says one in four publicly accessible files contains sensitive personal data, underscoring the growing risks around careless file sharing, weak access controls, and poor cloud security practices The UAE Cyber Security Council has warned that around 25% of publicly accessible files contain sensitive personal data. The warning was issued as […]

Sharjah Cyber Shield Forum Highlights Emirate’s Cyber Resilience Push

Editorial April 19, 2026

Broad government participation at the Sharjah Cyber Shield Forum highlighted the emirate’s push to align cyber strategy, institutional readiness and cross-government coordination as digital services expand Sharjah Cyber Security Center has held the Sharjah Cyber Shield Forum, bringing together senior government officials and experts in cybersecurity, IT, and

G42 Unveils Alpha.G42.ai as a New Model for AI-Driven Brand Experiences

Editorial April 17, 2026

Abu Dhabi-based G42 has launched what it describes as a world-first generative interface developed with R/GA, replacing the logic of a static website with an adaptive, conversational AI system designed to deliver personalised content in real time. G42 has introduced alpha.G42.ai, a new generative interface created in partnership with creative innovation company R/GA, in a

Meet ONVIF Ambassador Roberto Licari at Secutech in Taipei

Editorial April 17, 2026

As AI-generated content becomes more sophisticated, the authenticity of recorded video matters — for security operations, for investigations, for anything that ends up in a legal proceeding. It’s no longer a hypothetical concern but an evidentiary one. ONVIF is joining Secutech 2026 in Taipei this year as a Knowledge Partner, and on April 23 at […]

Iranian-Linked Cyberattacks Surge Across the Middle East

Editorial April 16, 2026

A sharp rise in DDoS activity across the Middle East is putting critical sectors in the Gulf on alert, with the UAE and Bahrain among the main targets as regional cyber risks deepen Iran-linked cyberattacks surged across the Middle East in March, with distributed denial-of-service incidents rising eightfold compared with February, according to cybersecurity firm […]

Intersec Saudi Arabia 2026 Postponed to November

Editorial April 16, 2026

The eighth edition of Intersec Saudi Arabia, originally scheduled for September 29, will now take place from 16 to 18 November 2026 at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center, as the organizer moves to accommodate growing demand for exhibitors and visitors Intersec Saudi Arabia, billed as the Kingdom’s premier platform for security, safety, and fire […]

Dahua Technology Unveils WizColor 2.0: Advancing Clear and Vivid Monitoring in Low-Light Environments

Editorial April 16, 2026

Dahua Technology, a world-leading video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, has officially launched the WizColor 2.0, a major upgrade to its low-light monitoring solutions. Featuring the groundbreaking WizColor X, it delivers enhanced clarity, improved color accuracy, reduced motion blur, and intelligent performance in challenging lighting conditions At the

IPS 10000 MK3: Next-generation recording – powerful and securely encrypted

Editorial April 16, 2026

Dallmeier presents the new revision of its proven IPS 10000 recording system. With version MK3, the focus is particularly on cybersecurity: Thanks to the integrated TPM 2.0 security chip, recording can now optionally be encrypted at a significantly higher security level The requirements for protecting sensitive video data are increasing worldwide – especially in critical

Digital Dubai Launches AI+ Build an AI-Ready Government Workforce

Editorial April 16, 2026

Dubai’s new AI Workforce Transformation Program aims to train 50,000 government employees through tailored learning tracks designed to boost productivity, accelerate AI adoption, and support the emirate’s broader digital-government ambitions Digital Dubai has launched the AI Workforce Transformation Program, branded as AI+, to train 50,000 Dubai Government