On Monday morning, Kuwait’s Ministry of Finance experienced a cyberattack on its systems, which activated its security and protection protocols. According to the Kuwait News Agency, this incident led to the disconnection and isolation of hardware devices. The ministry reassured that the
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Nuha, a virtual hospitality concierge, was released by UAE-based Address Hotels and Resorts, according to Gulf Business. It was developed in-house and made its first appearance at the Addres Downtown Hotel in Dubai. Address Hotels and Resorts is now the pioneering luxury hospitality group in the UAE to harness AI custom-designed for the hospitality sector. […]
What is IoT and why does it matter? Getting a right answer to this question means understanding how cloud, cybersecurity, unification, and AI can impact the success of your IoT journey. Source: Genetec, E-mail: editorial@asmideast.com Did you know that there will be a projected 30 billion Internet of Things (IoT) devices in use by 2030? […]
Although the first experimental implementations of smart glass date back to the 1960s, its mass commercial use began a few decades later. Due to its multiple applications in different verticals, this technology is attracting more attention today By: Nermin Kabahija; E-mail: redakcija@asadria.com Smart glass is also known as intelligent or electrochromic glass. It is a […]
In today’s dynamic business landscape, where offices, manufacturing plants, co-working spaces, and multi-use facilities co-exist, organizations face an array of challenges, including the need for agile and future-proof access control. The rise of hybrid or flexible work arrangements, coupled with demand for optimized space utilization, requires businesses to
Microsoft Corporation is further developing the collaboration with Group 42, Abu Dhabi’s leader in creating artificial intelligence, according to Alarabia News. Microsoft Corporation aims to provide independent cloud infrastructure within the UAE, which will enable the UAE’s public sector and regulated industries access to cloud and AI features on Microsoft’s Azure, as
The arrangements for the automatic monitoring of the vehicle insurance are completed, according to Saudi Gazette. Saudi Arabia’s General Department of Traffic’s initiative will focus on detecting the failure of having valid insurance for vehicles, starting from Sunday, October First of 2023. The process is such that the automatic monitoring will comence on the road […]
Photo: QNA According to the most recent information regarding the automated surveillance law for traffic violations, drivers who are caught using visual devices while driving can expect to be fined. Chief of Radar Operations at the General Traffic Department Major Hamad Ali Al Muhannadi said to Al Rayyan TV that it is illegal to use […]
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has implemented a single sign-on authentication service, known as the UAE Pass, across all its online services. Initially launched in February 2021, the UAE Pass has been extended to encompass 6,000 government and private-sector services, with the aim of allowing users to create verified accounts in under five minutes. In […]
VisionLabs, a facial recognition company based in the Netherlands and originally founded in Russia, has launched a new version of its biometric access control terminal, the Luna Ace 2. This device is designed for government and large enterprise customers, featuring a slimmer design, a 7-inch screen, an improved camera system, and “on-the-move” technology that
