State-of-the-art AI Scanners Implemented by Abu Dhabi Customs Centres

Editorial January 5, 2024

The Khatm Al Shiklah and Mezyad customs centers in Abu Dhabi are expected to improve their efficiency and security due to the recently acquired technologies (including AI). The General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs recently finalized a project aimed at providing its centers in Al Ain city

Anonymous Strikes on Bahrain Government’s E-Visa Service: Cybersecurity Concerns Arise

Editorial January 3, 2024

Anonymous Collective, a hacktivist group, reportedly striked the Bahrain government’s e-visa service, according to The Cyber Express. The security of the data is an issue, but the nature of the attack and the information potentially compromised are still unknown. The Cyber Express team reports to have conducted an independent investigation, only to discover that the […]

Expo 2023 Doha Introduces Sustainable Innovations

Editorial December 28, 2023

Expo 2023 Doha is a crucial global event where innovations in agriculture, environment, sustainability, technology, and innovation are showcased and shared internationally, as said in an Arab League’s statement, according to the Qatar News Agency (QNA). HE Assistant Secretary-General for Economic Affairs Ambassador, Ali Al Maliki said in the statement that the Arab League

Bayanat AI PLC and AI Yah Satellite Communications Propose Merger: Introducing Space42

Editorial December 22, 2023

Abu-Dhabi based companies Bayanat AI PLC (Bayanat) and AI Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) recently proposed a merger to their shareholders. Space42, the new merger, is expected to have a capitalization of 15 billion dirhams ($4 billion).  The main objective is to establish a leading force in AI-powered space technology in the MENA region, one […]

Rabdan Academy Launches High-Level Training Project for Gulf Regional Security Priorities

Editorial December 21, 2023

Rabdan Academy, a renowned global leader in safety, security, defence, emergency preparedness, and crisis management, has unveiled the Sustainable Security and Defence Professional Development program. This initiative is tailored for senior leaders, experts, and specialists employed in security and defence institutions across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

Intersec 2024 Experts Affirm ME Aviation’s Resilience, Prioritising Passenger Safety

Editorial December 10, 2023

Amidst a robust post-pandemic surge in passenger traffic, regional airports committed substantial investments in cutting-edge tech and infrastructure Geopolitical tensions, conflicts, and rising cyber threats drive significant aviation security upgrades across the Middle East The vision for the future of aviation security in the Middle East is to be discussed at the

Thuraya and YahClick Partner Set to Boost Satellite-enabled Connectivity in South Sudan

Editorial December 5, 2023

Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC, the UAE’s flagship satellite solutions provider, listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (“ADX” under symbol: YAHSAT), today announced that its mobility arm, Thuraya Telecommunications Company, and its satellite broadband solutions provider, YahClick have signed a new service partnership to launch their mobility and data

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