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TRA UAE Participates in Cyber Defense Live 2019

The UAE, represented by the and other means.” The conference hosted during which participants learned the best
Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, a panel discussion on trending modern practices to prepare for a potential cyber-
TRA, participated in the Cyber Defense cyber-attacks, with the participation of the attack. It also discussed the evolution of the
Live 2019 (FireEye) in Dubai, which TRA, the Dubai Cyber Security Centre, the digital age, the cyber risks associated with
discussed key practices to detect and Emirates National Oil Company, and the it, and ways of protection. The conference
respond to cyber-attacks. The conference American University of Sharjah. During the reviewed the effects of cyber-attacks, their
was aimed at informing the participants session, Abdulaziz Al Nuaimi, Manager of overall impact on companies, and the best
about the latest cyber threats and ways to Information Security at the TRA, reviewed practices that institutions, companies and
safeguard institutions from potential cyber social engineering attacks spread via individuals should follow to overcome
breaches. It also constituted a networking WhatsApp and social media, which seek to the risks of penetration. Additionally, the
opportunity for specialists and leaders deceive people into revealing their private conference focused on the importance of
in the Cybersecurity sector, as well as a data, as well as impersonation attacks. The protecting vital infrastructure, encouraging
cooperation opportunity for organizations conference included a live cyber-attacks the establishment of Cybersecurity start-
and institutions on Cybersecurity. TRA’s simulation, with specialists who presented ups, and contributing to the development
Internet Advancement Senior Manager, a 360-degree view of cyber-breaches, of strategies and capacity building.
Abdulrahman Al Marzouqi, in his opening
speech said, “In the UAE, we have developed
a national strategy for Cybersecurity,
to be a key element in risk prevention
and preparedness for the Cybersecurity
challenges, accelerate the process of
digital transformation and smart city,
where millions of devices and platforms
communicate automatically, producing
vast and unprecedented amounts of
data in a safe and secure manner.” Al
Marzouqi added, “In the UAE, we believe in
the importance of a partnership between
the government and private sectors, as
it is essential for the achievement of our
country’s goals and future aspirations.
The government develops legislation and
regulations to protect users and preserve
their privacy, while companies provide
tools to protect users, such as binary
verification (two-factor authentication)

Saudi Government Begins Project to Make Makkah a ‘Smart City’

The government of Saudi Arabia has modern transport facilities for the pilgrims increased to 2000 in the next five years.
commenced work on the project to and senior citizens performing Hajj and Reports further state that the buses will be
transform Makkah Moazzama as a Umrah at the city. As per reports, the royal controlled with the help of a remote control
Smart City. The announcement of making authority of the city will also collaborate system and GPS system will be installed in
Makkah Moazzama a Smart City was in promoting the project. The authorities them. The interiors of the buses will have
announced a couple of weeks ago by state that the Makkah Moazzama Smart smart display panel which would operate
Governor of Makkah Moazzama and City project has been assigned to a in both Arabic and English languages.
advisor of Khadimul Haramain Sharifain Japanese company. Under the project, 400 Passengers will be provided internet and
Shah Salman bin Abdul Aziz, Prince Khalid smart buses made in Japan will be plied Wi-Fi facility within the smart buses.
Al-Faesal. The Smart City would enable in Makkah by 2020 and the number will be

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