Cybersecurity has long been treated as a technical matter, left to IT teams and security specialists. But as the world’s economy digitises, it is becoming clear that cybersecurity is no longer just about firewalls and passwords. It is the foundation upon which the entire global...
Anthony D. Parfitt, Chairman, founder and inventor of Ci Global, looks at how intelligent building infrastructure is transforming fire response, and envisages a future where prevention leads. Our approach to fire safety is still stuck in the past. Buildings are fitted with the same old technologies...
The region's AI ambitions face a security reality check, according to Dario Perfettibile, VP, Kiteworks. As the UAE pours billions into becoming a top 10 AI nation by 2031 and Saudi Arabia anchors its Vision 2030 on artificial intelligence, a dangerous gap has emerged. The region's...
In a bid to streamline its emergency services, the Ministry of Interior in Iraq evaluated solutions that could unify diverse technologies under one resilient system, ultimately selecting Hytera for its proven expertise and comprehensive platform. Overview The Ministry of Interior in Iraq is the government body responsible...
Faris Alzahrani, OHS and fire safety practitioner investigates large language models (LLMs) in Fire Safety Engineering and explores how they can aid fire safety experts without compromising safety. Large Language Models (LLMs), like ChatGPT, Claude and Deepseek, offer a significant shift for fire safety. Although they...
South Africa's major metropolitan areas are grappling with a firefighting crisis that threatens public safety across the country's most densely populated regions. From Gauteng's equipment shortages to the Free State's near-collapsed services, municipal fire departments are struggling to protect communities, prompting private companies to enter the...
Jeff Zindel, Vice President of Cybersecurity Programs, Parsons, looks at how integrated cybersecurity is essential for smart cities. With more than half of the world’s population now living in urban areas, ensuring cities function efficiently, securely and sustainably for those who live and work within their...
Hadi Jaafarawi, Regional VP - Middle East & Africa at Qualys, makes the case for a Risk Operations Centre and the ability to finally control the relationship between value and risk management. Risk is a way of life. As it is for individuals, so it is...
Cross-sector collaboration is the non-negotiable foundation of a safer future, says Zahi Daher, International Business Development Manager, KSA, National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®). As we race to build futuristic cities and world-class infrastructure, one truth must remain non-negotiable - safety is the foundation of progress. Too often,...
As many countries become increasingly urbanised, attractive to tourists, and host significant global events, governments need effective and efficient public safety solutions at scale. Christian Stechel, Partner, and Gustave A Cordahi, Principal, of Strategy& Middle East, part of the PwC network, explore the option of...