Dubai Appoints 22 Chief AI Officers to Drive Innovation

Editorial June 11, 2024

Under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai is committed to pioneering AI-enabled government operations. Recently, the city appointed 22 Chief Artificial Intelligence Officers across various government entities. These officers will lead specialized plans

Hamdan Bin Mohammed Launches Second Cycle of Dubai Cyber Security Strategy

Editorial June 7, 2024

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has launched the second cycle of the Dubai Cyber Security Strategy, with the aim of establishing a safe and secure cyberspace and strengthening the city’s digital infrastructure. “The second cycle of the Dubai […]

Cyber Security Council Launches ‘Ethical Hacker’ Training Course

Editorial June 7, 2024

Source: WAM  The Cyber Security Council has launched the “Ethical Hacker” specialised training course as part of the training programmes under the “Cyber Sniper” initiative, which the council launched last year in partnership with the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources. The Cyber Sniper initiative is a key element of the

Qatar Hamad Airport: TBS Biometrics Elevating Security

Editorial June 7, 2024

Hamad International Airport (HIA), the primary airport serving Qatar, has chosen a new access control system that integrates technologies from Nedap and TBS. This advanced system is designed to enhance security and streamline access management throughout the airport. Data centers are the backbone of the digital world, hosting critical data and applications essential for

 Oman’s Beacon of Innovation in Fire, Safety, and Security

Editorial June 3, 2024

OFSEC 2024, Oman’s premier summit and expo on fire, safety, and security, aims to unite global leaders, foster innovation, and set new standards to safeguard industries and communities in the Middle East and beyond The 8th Edition of OFSEC, Oman’s only and most comprehensive summit & expo on fire, safety, and security is scheduled for […]

NCA Raises Cybersecurity Awareness among Pilgrims

Editorial June 3, 2024

The National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) has launched an interactive cybersecurity awareness exhibition at the Hajj and Umrah terminals complex and Terminal 1 of King Abdulaziz International Airport. This initiative, introduced last week, aims to educate pilgrims about cybersecurity. The exhibition is part of the NCA’s comprehensive cybersecurity enhancement

MBZUAI Launches Large Language Model ‘K2-65B’

Editorial May 31, 2024

Source: WAM Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), in collaboration with Petuum and LLM360, has launched “K2-65B”, a ground-breaking open-source 65-billion parameter large language model (LLM). K2 sets new standards in transparency and performance for open-source artificial intelligence (AI) by providing a blueprint for documenting and studying

Moro Hub and NSSG to Spearhead Smart City Solutions in Oman

Editorial May 31, 2024

Source: WAM Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, signed an agreement with National Security Services Group (NSSG), Oman’s leading cybersecurity services provider, to introduce innovative Smart City and IoT solutions across Oman. “We are pleased to associate with NSSG advancing Oman’s digital

Roadmap to Compliance: Bosch and VdS Decipher EN 54 & NFPA 72 Standards

Editorial May 31, 2024

In this exclusive interview, Eman Mattie-Suleiman, Technical Director at VdS, and Onur Sönmez, Head of Sales and Marketing, Bosch Fire Alarm Systems, Türkiye, Middle East and Africa, shed light on the importance of the adoption of EN and VdS-certified products in fire safety, emphasizing their quality, compliance, and seamless integration in mixed UL-EN markets a&s

 Suprema Elevates Middle East Security Landscape with AI-Powered Solutions

Editorial May 30, 2024

Suprema’s innovative AI-based security solutions are reshaping physical security in the Middle East, meeting the evolving needs of the region’s infrastructure development and ensuring safety for residents and visitors alike The Middle East market is currently a focal point on the global stage, particularly with the trend toward integrating cutting-edge