National Cybersecurity Authority Holds Cybersecurity Awareness Session for SPA Employees

Editorial July 24, 2024

The National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) conducted a cybersecurity awareness session yesterday for Saudi Press Agency (SPA) employees. This initiative is part of the NCA’s ongoing efforts to enhance cybersecurity awareness among national entities and foster a robust cybersecurity

Abu Dhabi Airport and ICP Launch World’s First Biometric Smart Travel System

Editorial July 22, 2024

Abu Dhabi International Airport, in collaboration with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP), has launched the world’s first comprehensive biometric smart travel system. This pioneering initiative aims to streamline the travel experience by utilizing advanced biometric technologies, allowing passengers to move seamlessly

NCA launches the Cybersecurity Research and Innovation Pioneers Grants Initiative

Editorial July 22, 2024

The National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) has announced the launch of the “Cybersecurity Research and Innovation Pioneers Grants Initiative”. The initiative aims to empower outstanding researchers and innovators to ignite the development of breakthrough research and disruptive innovations for present and emerging cybersecurity challenges and accelerate their impact at the

RTA Wins SAS UAE Award for Innovative Transportation AI Use Cases

Editorial July 22, 2024

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has been honoured with the SAS UAE Award in the category of Innovative Transportation AI Use Cases. This recognition acknowledges RTA’s efforts in applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) in research and development related to traffic management solutions, as well as developing numerous AI-based solutions and initiatives

UAE Cybersecurity Council: No Cyber Attacks Reports Following Global IT Outage

Editorial July 22, 2024

The UAE Cybersecurity Council has confirmed no indications of cyber attacks or breaches following the global technical outage with CrowdStrike software that affected electronic systems across various strategic sectors worldwide. In a statement on Friday, the Cybersecurity Council advised caution to avoid potential exploitation of the technical glitch by cyber criminals.

SDAIA Invites Public to Share Feedback on Rules for Appointing Personal Data Protection Officer

Editorial July 12, 2024

Source: Saudi Press Agency The Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence (SDAIA) invited the public and government agencies to provide feedback on the draft rules for appointing a Personal Data Protection Officer. Feedback should be submitted through the Public Consultation Platform “Istitlaa,” which is affiliated with the National Competitiveness

HID and Genetec Introduce First HID Seos Wallet Credentials Deployment in the Middle East

Editorial July 12, 2024

HID is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Genetec to deliver the world’s first deployment of HID Seos Wallet Credentials in the Middle East. Jason Schimpf, the author of the blog published on the HID Global, expresses HID’s excitement about this collaboration, highlighting that the innovative solution has been implemented at Dubai Silicon, a […]

Driving Licenses and Registrations Now Integrated into Samsung Wallet

Editorial July 3, 2024

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in cooperation with Samsung Gulf Electronics, announces the integration of driving licenses and vehicle registrations to Samsung Wallet. This partnership aligns with RTA’s dedication to utilizing technology to ensure an efficient transportation system, enhance driver experience, and achieve Dubai’s vision of

Qatar to Host ICCC 2024

Editorial July 3, 2024

Qatar has been selected as the hosting country for this year’s Common Criteria International Conference (ICCC) marking a significant milestone for the nation’s advancement in digital security and technology. The Common Criteria International Conference is a renowned annual event that gathers cybersecurity experts, government officials, industry professionals, researchers,

SDAIA Receives ‘ISO 27001:2022’ Certificate for Global Information Security Standards

Editorial July 3, 2024

Source: Saudi Press Agency The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) received the ISO 27001:2022 certificate for implementing accurate and comprehensive standards in data protection and ensuring information security in the Saudi Private Network for Government Integration (SPINE). SPINE is one of SDAIA’s products designed to connect over 300 government entities to