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Discover the latest news from the Homeland security and civil defence industry in the Middle East.

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Qatar to host pan-Arab tournament in Dec 2021

A pan-Arab tournament will be played in Qatar in late 2021, with the competition acting as a crucial preparatory event for the FIFA World Cup 2022, that kicks off on November 21, 2022. Qatar Football Association (QFA) and FIFA announced plans to...

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EU data protection rules empower citizens and are fit for the digital age

Today, just over two years after its entry into application, the European Commission published an evaluation report on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The report shows the GDPR has met most of its objectives, in particular by...

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Doha airport deploys smart screening helmets and anti-viral robots

With robots roaming the terminal and staff kitted out in Smart Screening Helmets, is Doha’s Hamad International airport a taste of the future? Sam Ballard reports.

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Qatar continues to top MENA region in Global Peace Index

Qatar ranked first in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region and 27th globally in Global Peace Index for 2020, which is issued by the Institute for Economics and Peace in Sydney, Australia.

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Qatar to ease COVID-19 restrictions in four phases

The Assistant Foreign Minister and Spokesperson of the Supreme Committee for Crisis Management, H E Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater in a press conference today gave an update on the latest developments regarding Qatar's efforts to...

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PPP law to accelerate Qatar’s economic development

Qatar Chamber’s (QC) Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani praised the Public-Private Partnership Law, issued by the Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, yesterday. The QC Chairman said it would enhance the contribution of the...

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The coronavirus pandemic should change the way we look at national security

The pandemic has pulled the future forward, forcing a changed perspective of national security, and now we must quickly adapt how we operate to reflect this reality, writes former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Sue Gordon.

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Robot reminds visitors of safe distancing measures in Singapore park

SINGAPORE – A four-legged robot started patrolling Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park to remind people of safe distancing measures last Friday (May 8).

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Coronavirus France: Cameras to monitor masks and social distancing

Video surveillance cameras in France will monitor how many people are wearing masks and their compliance with social distancing when the coronavirus lockdown is eased next week.

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Interpol launches Virtual Academy to support police learning during COVID-19

INTERPOL is launching its Virtual Academy to provide online training opportunities for the global law enforcement community during and beyond the COVID 19 pandemic.