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...
Andreas Hassellöf, CEO of Ombori, takes a closer look at why excellent identity management is essential to keep ahead of the loyalty game. Did you know that in 2023, businesses on average lost approximately AE$11m to cyberattacks, according to the UAE Retail Report 2024 from Adyen?...
Ali Muzaffar, Assistant Professor at School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Heriot-Watt University Dubai, explores the role of encryption in strengthening data access security. Encryption has emerged as a cornerstone in data access security in today's digital world, where data breaches and threats from the cyber...