Doha, Qatar—The 22-deck cruise ship MSC World Europa (floating hotel) has docked at Doha Port for FIFA World Cup fans to relish the experience of a stay in the ship. The cruise ship can accommodate 6,700 World Cup fans. It designed with the highest standards of security and safety. MSC...

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres hoped Russia would extend the deal that gives safe passage to Ukrainian grain shipments. The UN chief, addressing reporters in Bali ahead of a Group of 20 summit, said talks over the last week had delivered "progress" on the deal that is to end on...

SHARM EL SHEIKH, EGYPT - United Nations officers running security at the COP27 climate summit in Egypt said Monday they are probing allegations of surveillance and misconduct by Egyptian police towards delegates. Participants at COP27 - including activists, rights defenders and civil society groups - have raised cases of "surveillance"...

The adaptation and agriculture thematic day at COP27 focused on how the world will feed eight billion people.

United Nations, US—Reiterating their pledge to continue providing aid to Afghanistan, Qatar and Kuwait have said they will continue to work with international relief organizations in order to ensure food security for the country. Sheikha Alia Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, UN Permanent Representative of Qatar, said at a UN General...

Iranian security forces have killed at least 326 people in a crackdown on nationwide protests since Mahsa Amini's death in custody, Iran Human Rights said. Iran has been gripped by protests over the death of Amini on September 16, three days after her arrest for an alleged breach of the...

United Nations chiefs held talks with Russian officials on the Black Sea agreements on exporting grain and fertilizers, eight days before one of the deals is set to expire. UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths and Rebeca Grynspan, head of UN trade and development agency UNCTAD met Russian officials led by...

Josep Borrell, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, points out that since the Ukrainian crisis, an important part of energy supplies to the EU has been coming from the Gulf countries, including the UAE. “This has changed the energy landscape of Europe,” he says.

Multi-tenant cloud-based deployment can offer vast amounts of storage, a speedy implementation, and advanced security capabilities. If the leadership team is seeking comprehensive, end-to-end transformation, multi-tenant is unequivocally the best option for the long term, he adds.

5G network will help Nedaa provide better services.

Libya has signed two defense deals with Turkey, building on a 2019 agreement that had seen the latter claim large and potentially gas-rich areas of the eastern Mediterranean, angering Greece, France and the European Union. The deal was signed with Libya's Tripoli-based prime minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah.

UAE Minister of Climate Change and the Environment Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri said that the crises facing the world today put the health and lives of millions of people at stake without distinguishing between developed and developing countries.

Large US banks reported a round of solid quarterly profits, but cautioned of rising recession risks as the economy absorbs higher inflation and a dramatic shift is central bank policy. JPMorgan Chase set aside US$808 million in case of bad loans, while Citigroup reserved for $370 million in potential losses...

A wave of unrest has rocked Iran since the 22-year-old Kurdish woman died on September 16 after her arrest by the morality police in Tehran for allegedly violating the Islamic republic's strict dress code for women.

The Zero Trust mindset brings substantial benefits. System administrators can better control devices, processes and users that engage with data in any way. When adhered to, the basic principles of Zero Trust can reduce the risks associated with insider threats, malicious activity that targets supply chain, he adds.

UAE's Ministry of Finance (MoF) participated in the third Framework Working Group (FWG) meeting within the G20 Finance Track for 2022.

Jordan Prime Minister Dr. Bisher Khasawneh has a joint meeting with the agriculture ministers of Iraq, Syria and Lebanon.

Iraq and Qatar are looking to enhance cooperation in the field of civil aviation, especially in technical, air transport, and aviation security.

The UAE foreign minister noted both the countries support each other to achieve sustainable economic growth and enhance the prosperity of their people.

UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei said that the start-up of Unit 3 of Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant contributes to achieving one of the most important objectives of the country's vision and strategy for the energy sector.

Britain lifted England's moratorium on controversial gas fracking to boost energy security, despite breaking the ruling Conservative party's manifesto pledge.

These were the findings of a report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and the Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF), based on a global survey of 41,000 parents and children online in 6 regions and 24 countries.

A rare operation by the Palestinian Authority security forces to arrest a Hamas member sparked clashes in the West Bank city of Nablus on Tuesday, killing one. A statement from the security forces confirmed the death of Firas Yaish and said they were "waiting for a medical report," on the...

Speaker of the UAE Federal National Council (FNC) Saqr Ghobash discussed with Uruguay's Minister of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries Fernando Mattos Costa the prospects for joint cooperation in several fields.

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) hosted the first edition of the CyberEnergy Leadership Forum (CELF) in Abu Dhabi. Over 117 experts from government, semi-government and private sector gathered to discuss best practices to enhance the cyber resilience of the energy sector in the UAE and globally.

The International Atomic Energy Agency called Tuesday for the establishment of a security zone around Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, occupied by Russia and the site of recent shelling. "The current situation is untenable," the UN atomic watchdog said in a report after it sent a team to the plant...

There is a risk of a radioactive leak at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, occupied by Russian troops, the state energy operator said Saturday. Enervator said Moscow's troops had "shelled" the site of the plant in Ukraine over the past day. Kyiv and Moscow have traded accusations over shelling in...

Its CEO said the center will store imported edible oil.

Twitter misled users and federal regulators about glaring weaknesses in its ability to protect personal data, the platform's former security chief claimed in whistleblower testimony likely to impact the company's bitter legal battle over Elon Musk's takeover bid. In a complaint filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission and...

The king has called on the Jordanian government to speed up the implementation of the national plan for sustainable agriculture in order to achieve food security in the kingdom. The king said rehabilitating state-owned land for agricultural project is a vital part of the food security plan.

The partnership aims to achieve the highest levels of service excellence at all terminals and facilities of Abu Dhabi Airports.

A British Home Office security delegation has met with the officials from the Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) to discuss boosting of cooperation between the two entities.

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group has agreed on a $10.54 billion package for the Comprehensive Food Security Response Program (FSRP) that will support member countries in addressing the ongoing food crisis and increase the group's ongoing efforts to contribute to strengthening its members' resilience to future food security problems....

A global survey conducted among 2,100 IT Security Decision Makers (ITSDMs) reveals that 60 percent of respondents believe their organizations overall security strategy does not keep pace with the threat landscape.

A global summit in Albania dedicated to advocating regime change in Iran has been postponed due to security threats, an exiled Iranian opposition group said Friday.

Saudi Arabia and Jordan explored enhancing security cooperation in border security, developing human resources and training, and exchanging experiences. Border Guard officials of Saudi Arabia and Jordan discussed it in the 11th meeting held between them at the headquarters of Jeddah Academy of Maritime Sciences & Security Studies. Saudi Arabia's...

Only the GCC countries score high on the Index that measures women’s inclusion, justice and security in 170 countries. UAE was the highest ranked country in the MENA region.

A joint communiqué, issued after US president's meetings with King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, outlines the strategic alliance between the two countries.

On February 14, 1945, the two countries' partnership is sealed during a historic meeting between king Abdel Aziz bin Saud and president Franklin D Roosevelt.

Top cyber security experts speak to TRENDS about primary threats to critical infrastructure providers and how to build effective defenses.

The British company aims to ensure data security.

The UN's mission in Lebanon called Sunday for the country's military to guarantee the security of its peacekeepers, alleging personnel were "threatened" by armed men the day before. A routine UNIFIL patrol was confronted on Saturday by "a group of men in civilian clothes" in southern Lebanon.

Qatar participated in the forum as a golden strategic partner, where it reviewed its strategy in the field of digital transformation.

The King discussed the latest regional developments and their impact on regional security, especially the Palestinian cause.

A Saudi delegation said Wednesday that the transformation march launched by it a few years ago contributed to enhancing the economic, social and development dimensions of the Kingdom and has created qualitative investment opportunities. The delegation participated in a panel discussion, "Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A Future Vision", on  Wednesday...

The wide-ranging draft agreement and a 5-year plan will be the subject of discussion during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's tour of Pacific nations.

Controlling hundreds of thousands of football fans in Qatar's capital will be the biggest security challenge of World Cup 2022, FIFA told police chiefs from competing nations on Sunday. The Gulf state's police are preparing an intricate system of road closures and extra public transport to move rival groups of...

Qatar is ready for the launch of a safe and exceptional tournament, the Head of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Safety & Security Operations Committee, Brig. Ibrahim Khalil Al-Mohannadi said. Local media reports quoted Al-Mohannadi as saying the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Security Last-Mile Conference, which kicked off...

In the face of security threats, airport authorities are enhancing technology-based end-to-end solutions in order to detect and mitigate security challenges.

Government sector employers are mandated to bear full contributions due from the insured in cases where he/she is accompanying a spouse for study leave