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Genetec AI

Genetec forecasts shift in video surveillance landscape with AI-driven innovations

The integration of video analytics and AI capabilities has gained momentum, bolstering the effectiveness of surveillance systems

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Dubai: DIFC amends data protection regulations

Regulation 10 is the first enacted regulation in the MEASA region on the processing of personal data via autonomous and semi-autonomous systems such as AI or generative, machine learning

Dubai Police response rate in q2 2023

Dubai Police answers over 2.1 million calls in Q2 2023, here’s its response time

Dubai Police enhanced their response time, answering 2,143,796 calls within 10 seconds

Dubai Police Smart Police Stations achieves record in H1 2023 Image Dubai Police_Facebook

Dubai’s Smart Police Stations set new record in H1 2023

A total of 65,942 transactions were processed without any human intervention at the smart police stations during the period

UAE, Kuwait link traffic systems

UAE, Kuwait link traffic systems

Officials at the meeting held in Abu Dhabi discussed ways to enhance existing cooperation between the two countries in police and security fields

UAE and Qatar link traffic systems

UAE and Qatar link traffic systems

The announcement was made at a meeting held in Abu Dhabi between delegates of the two countries

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Dubai Police reveals first all-women SWAT squad

Female officers are breaking the norm by conquering specialisations that were dominated by men, says Dubai Police commander-in-chief

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Here’s how Dubai is set to enjoy ‘safe and secure’ NYE celebrations

A total of 10,597 personnel, 5,800 security guards, 1,420 volunteers, 3,651 patrols and vehicles, and 45 marine boats have been deployed across the 30 locations where celebrations and fireworks will take place

Data employees

How to protecting your company’s data when employees leave

A new wave of intelligent data classification solutions greatly improves both visibility and accuracy

UAE President concludes two-day state visit to France

UAE President concludes France visit, issues joint commitment for collaboration

The two nations agreed to collaborate across various fields, including peace and stability, food and energy, economy and investment, climate change, healthcare, education, culture and space

Smart security

Smart security: Investing in a safer world

We explore how a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape has driven investment prospects in certain sector

IATA freight DWC

UAE’s ICP, IATA partner to enhance freight security

The UAE will be the first country outside of the US and the EU to implement a PLACI regime to create a more secure air cargo supply chain in the country

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Dubai Police to get 400 W Motors Ghiath Smart Patrol vehicles in Dhs196m deal

The first batch of 10 vehicles have been handed over to the police force

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Gartner identifies top security and risk management trends for 2022

Security leaders must evolve strategies to protect an expanding digital footprint against emerging threats

Riyadh

Saudi oil refinery targeted in drone attack

The strike on the facility in Riyadh on Thursday morning did not result in any injuries, while the supply of oil from it remained unaffected too

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Gartner unveils top 10 government technology trends for 2022

CIOs should consider these trends to guide digital investments, anticipate potential disruption, and scale digital transformation initiatives

F22

US to bring F-22 fighter jet squadron to the UAE imminently

It has already deployed the the guided-missile destroyer USS Cole to patrol the waters of the UAE

Abu Dhabi

UAE intercepts two missiles over Abu Dhabi

The missiles were reportedly fired by the Houthi group. No injuries have been reported

HID Global forecasts trends that will impact the security industry in 2022

By understanding how these developments are forecasted to shape the industry, security professionals will be better prepared to capitalise on innovations in solutions

UAE security

UAE says it “reserves right to respond” to Houthi militia attack in Abu Dhabi

The UAE added that those responsible for the targeting of its civilian facilities on Monday will be held accountable

Abu Dhabi Police confirms explosion of three petroleum tankers

Preliminary investigations suggest that the cause of the fires are small flying objects, possibly belonging to drones

CAE Defence and Security Interview

The role of technology in defence training across the Middle East

Militaries in the region must continue to embrace innovation and emerging technologies to train their soldiers, sailors and aviators says Thibaut Trancart, VP and MD, Europe and Middle East at CAE Defense & Security

Understanding the privacy vs security customer dilemma

The distinctions between privacy and confidentiality may be subtle to the average consumer, yet each imposes significant obligations on firms

Expo 2020: Sheikh Mohammed tours main operations centre ahead of opening this week

A five-lane drive-through PCR testing facility and a PCR screening centre with a capacity of 10,000 tests per day have been set up at the Expo site

Dubai Council for Border Crossing Points Security

New entity created to oversee protection of Dubai’s borders

The board of the Dubai Council for Border Crossing Points Security will be chaired by Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Dubai Police uses AI to secure Expo 2020 site

Officials reviewed the security measures for all the upcoming events to be held across the venue

UAE terror list

UAE places 38 individuals, including four Emiratis, on terror list

The country also added 15 organisations to the list

Dubai Police

Dubai Police arrests gang involved in Dhs13m watch and jewellery heist

The police caught the thieves, who it identified as being of European nationalities, in less than 10 hours of being notified of the incident

Dubai monitored by 300,000 cameras, one of the world’s safest cities – Sheikh Mohammed

A new initiative will see the use of drones by the Dubai Police to respond to criminal and traffic incidents across the city

UAE’s Transguard Group posts 86.2% dip in profit for FY20/21

The company posted revenue of Dhs1.87bn for FY 20/21