Russia invaded Ukraine in February, in part to thwart Kyiv's tilt towards integration with the EU and NATO.

China will slash coal import tariffs to ensure energy security, the finance ministry said Thursday, the latest move to cast doubt on the country's environmental promises. The Chinese leadership has pledged the country will curb coal consumption after 2025.

Tamimi Markets, Saudi supermarket chain, has teamed up with Japan's Mitsui & Co. and Italy's Zero SRL to develop the kingdom's first smart farms.

Iran president accused Iraq's Kurdistan region of "negligence", adding that Iran is closely monitoring the movements of Israel.

The Al-Hol camp for displaced people in Syria is a jihadist threat and should be dismantled, a senior Iraqi security official said on Saturday. Al-Hol, in the Kurdish-controlled northeast, is Syria's largest camp for displaced people. It houses about 56,000 including displaced Syrians and Iraqi refugees.

SAMA, the Saudi Central Bank, has directed banks in the kingdom to put a stop to the opening of online accounts for individuals or institutions as part of new security measures.

Saudi Deputy Minister of Defense Prince Khaled bin Salman bin Abdualziz reaffirmed his country’s commitment to establishing security, peace and stability in Yemen in a meeting on Monday with Yemeni Prime Minister Dr. Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed and the members of the Yemeni Cabinet. Prince Khaled highlighted that the Kingdom had...

Tunisia has summoned for questioning the speaker of the dissolved parliament for "conspiracy against state security" after lawmakers met online in the North African nation, a spokesman said Friday.

There is so much more the industry can explore through digital engagement, including digitizing products and services, gamifying experiences, creating loyalty eco-systems to encourage customer adoption, as well as using data insights to create personalized customer experiences are just a few examples, she adds.

The Arab Parliament (AP) welcomed the decision by the Council of the European Union to include the Houthi terrorist militia in its consolidated black list of groups.

The ministers of UAE and Russia discussed cooperation between the two countries and ways to enhance the bilateral strategic partnership in various fields. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, met today with Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, in...

Egypt and American Defense company, Lockheed Martin, have discussed ways to enhance cooperation.

The homes of brothers Omar and Ghaith Jaradat and Mohammed Jaradat were demolished with explosives in Silat al-Harithiya village, near Jenin in the northern occupied West Bank, by border police and the Israeli army.

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) seeks to boost its participation in international cultural arenas and events to activate strategic partnerships with international organizations and institutions.

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are stirring as much of a concern about job security as they are steering efficient outcome strategies.

Bahrain and Egypt share solid long-standing brotherly relations, and there is steady progress in it due to their deep partnership and coordination in all fields, said speaker of Bahrain's Council of Representatives Fawzia bint Abdulla Zainal during his meeting with Speaker of the Egyptian House of Representatives, Chancellor Hanafy Ali...

The UAE and Belgium have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in order to strengthen cooperation in the fields of security and combating crime.

Judge Ahmed Faisal was headed home in his car in the city of Amara when unknown assailants blocked his route and opened fire.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior of the UAE Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended the closing of the "Arab Gulf Security 3" Exercise held in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.

Dr. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for Arab States, has affirmed that the security of the GCC states is indivisible, asserting that the "Arab Gulf Security 3" is a message of determination and peace. Arab Gulf Security 3 is a joint tactical exercise of...

The action plan was finalised during a delegation-level meeting between Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and GCC Secretary General Dr Nayef Falah M. Al-Hajraf.

Raisi called for continuous communication and dialogue between the two countries at different levels.

Private Turkish and Qatari companies have agreed to jointly operate five airports in Afghanistan, although they are still waiting to reach a final deal with the Taliban. Officials of the two countries have said little about the details of the memorandum of understanding.

Top UAE and US military officials discussed regional and defense issues in Washington as part of the annual Joint Military Dialogue. High-profile delegations headed by Lt. General Eng. Issa Saif bin Ablan Al Mazrouei, Deputy Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, and Dr. Colin H. Kahl, US Under-Secretary...

Digital Dubai is developing the latest strategies and initiatives to enhance the efficiency of the emirate’s integrated security ecosystem.

Naif Arab University for Security Sciences has signed a cooperation agreement with the Tunisian Ministry of Justice on the sidelines of the scientific symposium “Alternative Punishments to Freedom-Depriving Punishments”, which is organized by the university and the ministry. The agreement aims at exchanging expertise between the two sides in the...

The region’s common economic, defense and security integration and unity and coordinating stances were reviewed at the 42nd GCC Summit.

The GCC leaders discuss political issues and security challenges that require intensified efforts to enhance regional solidarity.

Saudi Arabia and Kuwait pledged to enhance bilateral cooperation and coordination in security, military, and economy.

Qatar's emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and visiting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discuss ways to support and enhance security and stability in the region.

The MoU was part of joint cooperation for securing the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, between the Qatari Ministry of Defense and the ministries of defense of the countries participating in the event.

Qatar's Ministry of Interior has affirmed its high readiness to secure the FIFA Arab Cup 2021, which will be held by Nov. 29 to Dec.18, 2021, in coordination with all security units affiliated with the Safety and Security Operations Committee (SSOC) of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. A total...

Qatari cabinet has approved draft social security and military retirement laws aimed at establishing "an effective social protection system for all Qataris to face the burdens of life, meet the aspirations of retirees and ensure a decent life for them and their families". The draft laws call for expanding the...

The opening was also attended by GCC defense ministers, and GCC Secretary General Dr. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf.

Lebanese security forces on Friday said they thwarted an attempt by more than 80 people to illegally cross by sea into Europe from Lebanon. In a statement, the Internal Security Forces said they raided a "tourist resort" in the Qalamoun area of north Lebanon on Thursday after being tipped off....

Blockchain may be able to solve quite a few of the problems in the planning and implementation of a smart city.

DUBAI: The UAE on Tuesday announced a new Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security, which will be responsible for regulating the affairs of citizenship, passports, entry and residence of foreigners in the country. Its other responsibilities include promoting ports, borders and free zones' security, raising their efficiency...

The 5th edition of the AVSEC Global Symposium, which started on Sunday in Dubai, brought together globally recognized security experts, local and international government officials.

The tech giant cheered the "Astro" robot as a breakthrough for security

Banks and FSIs come under pressure from government, shareholders, employees and customers as security risks increase during the pandemic

After the complete withdrawal of the US forces, questions remain as to who will run the security of the airport and operate the logistics. The Taliban have insisted they want to keep the civilian airport open, but without guarantees over security, commercial airlines simply won't operate out of Kabul.

The boom in looted objects from antiquity is a real problem in Iraq, where corruption is prevalent and archaeological sites are poorly protected

Cyber criminals have targeted an organization in UAE 295 times per week on an average in the last six months. Banking and finance sector bears the brunt.

      Egypt fears that plans to fill the Grand Renaissance Dam will allow Ethiopia to control the flow of Africa’s longest river On completion of the dam, which Ethiopia is building, it will serve as Africa’s biggest hydroelectric power plant     In a stern warning to Ethiopia,...

The kingdom backs efforts to reach a comprehensive political solution to end the crisis in the war-scarred country It reiterated its commitment to help the government in Yemen   Saudi Arabia has said that while it endorses all efforts at reaching a political settlement to end the crisis in Yemen,...