UAE Tag

Emrill, a UAE-based facilities management company, has recently launched a new app called Techsphere Security Patrol to enhance its total FM digital solutions for clients and employees. The app is expected to increase security measures and improve the overall living experience for residents of prominent communities...

The World Health Organization (WHO) concluded an assessment visit to Jeddah which coincided with a three-day health forum held at King Abdulaziz University. The team evaluated the progress of the city's healthcare challenges and opportunities, which included implementing 171 activities, 41 qualitative initiatives, and 18 general...

Emirates Investment Bank allegedly experienced a data breach, however, the motive for the attack is undisclosed. The hack was made public after a hacker known as JustAnon69 posted on the dark web to boast of gaining access to Emirates Investment Bank details and attempting to sell...

The UAE is advancing its economy through collective discussions as innovative events are lining up to take place this year. Exito Media Concepts has announced the upcoming 24th Edition of the CFO Leadership Summit, which is scheduled in Saudi Arabia on the 14th of February. The CFO...

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has authorised a significant military training deal between Saudi Arabia and the United States. The proposed Blanket Order Training programme encompasses a wide range of existing training types both within and outside of the country to enhance the Kingdom's defence capabilities. The...

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) announced an official holiday for its employees in honour of the Annual Police Day. Marked as an official holiday for those who operate on regular working hours, the ROP released a statement to confirm that Wednesday, 10 January 2024 is the...

The General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs has completed a new project that will see its land custom centres in Al Ain city equipped with advanced inspection devices that use artificial intelligence (AI) and rapid non-stop scanning technology to increase efficiency and security. Two customs centres...

AI brain scanning software, miniaturised cameras to fit in coffee cups, and surveillance software that can recognise faces up to a kilometre away, all these futuristic innovations and more were showcased at the World Police Summit in Dubai this year. The event, which brought together multiple...

Due to the rising prevalence of individuals attempting to get dual citizenship, new security standards haven been implemented to the UAE passport – as a result, the passport is now one of the most powerful in the world, according to the Nomad Capitalist, the highly...

Acronis’ latest cyberthreats and trends report for the second half of 2022 has found that phishing and the use of MFA fatigue attacks are on the rise. Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) fatigue attacks are an extremely effective method of cyberattack used in high-profile breaches. This social engineering...

The Middle East market for security, safety, and fire protection is on track for double-digit growth over the next four years, according to the latest research analysis. Analysts Frost & Sullivan (F&S) credited the growth to increased demand from regional governments and the private sector as...

Morocco and the UAE have met to discuss ways of strengthening their homeland security, and learn from each other's nations. Morocco's National Security and Territorial Surveillance Director General Abdellatif Hammouchi received the Commander-in-Chief of the Abu Dhabi Police, Major General Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, who was...

CPX Holding, a UAE-based leading provider of digital-first cybersecurity solutions and services, and Spire Solutions, a leading cybersecurity solution provider and value-added distributor in the Middle East and Africa, have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate in assisting organisations along their digital transformation journeys. The...

BIOS Middle East (BIOS), the GCC’s local cloud and managed services provider, has achieved the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) Security Trust Assurance and Risk (STAR) Level 2 certification. The certification is a stringent third-party assessment of the security of a cloud service provider. BIOS owns, operates...

Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans) has been awarded the GovTech Innovation Awards for the Best Cybersecurity Solution for 2022. Dans manages air traffic movements daily at UAE’s four airports, including DXB, and had been selected for implementing a world-leader cybersecurity solution that is cloud-based with end-to-end...

Microsoft experts have reconfirmed the need for tight cybersecurity measures as hybrid workplaces continue to rise in popularity. The company participated in GISEC 2022, the Middle East and North Africa's leading cybersecurity event, and confirmed they are aligning with the vision of the UAE government in...

The largest school group in the UAE, Gems Education, was the target of a cyber attack on Thursday 24th February. The education organisation confirmed the attack to Khaleej Times on Thursday. Gems said they became aware of the recent cyber security incident at which time they “immediately enacted their cyber-security response...

PROTECT 2024

On April 18-19, 2024, the 16th PROTECT International Conference Series on “Doing Business Amidst New Threats” will take place at the New World Makati Hotel. In-person at the hotel or virtual participation is offered. 

Tremendous challenges face us this coming year. We see geopolitical and societal risks, climate change, rapid digitalization, rise of artificial intelligence, more sophisticated cyber threats, data privacy issues, evolving work challenges and changing customer needs – all these amidst the lingering effects of Covid-19.

To view the General Agenda Outline for this year’s gathering, kindly click here.

Launched in 2005 with the Anti – Terrorism Council, an aftermath of the New York 911 terrorist attack, the PROTECT series is the only government – private sector partnership in our country devoted to promoting national security and safety.

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