The head of the Cyber Security Council of the UAE government, Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, said that the Council, in cooperation with its partners, deals with more than 50,000 cyber attacks per day targeting strategic sectors in the country.
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On the sidelines of the activities of the "Oracle Cloud World Abu Dhabi" tour, which was launched in the UAE capital, Al Kuwaiti explained in statements to the Emirates News Agency, WAM, that the banking, financial, health, and oil and gas sectors are at the top of the most targeted strategic sectors.
He pointed out that all attacks are addressed proactively, with high efficiency and professionalism to fortify the digital space in the country against any malicious attacks, explaining that the Cyber Security Council deals with cyber attacks in accordance with information security standards and policies in the country.
Muhammad Hamad Al Kuwaiti stressed that in light of the continued digital transformation of all sectors and the rapid technological development, it is expected that cyber attacks will increase, which we will continue, in cooperation with partners, to address, pointing out that the UAE has a highly developed digital infrastructure and advanced means to address malicious electronic attacks targeting sectors and institutions. This made it ranked fifth in the world in the cybersecurity index issued by the International Telecommunication Union of the United Nations, which monitors the improvement in awareness levels of the importance of cybersecurity in 193 countries around the world.
Al-Kuwaiti stated that the Cyber Security Council succeeded in promoting cyber culture in the UAE society at the level of institutions and individuals, by launching several national initiatives, including the Cyber Pulse initiative, which targets all segments of society and aims to spread the culture of cyber security in the UAE society in line with digital transformation in all sectors. He pointed out that the national standards for cybersecurity achieve the strategic goals of the state in protecting, securing and preserving its gains and achievements in various sectors and fields and in accordance with the highest international standards, in light of an integrated smart work environment that enjoys security and safety.
He pointed out that the UAE Government Cyber Security Council signed today a memorandum of understanding with Oracle with the aim of expanding cooperation between the two institutions in protecting cyber security in the country and proactively addressing cyber attacks through cooperation with digital service providers and strengthening the first line of defense in cyberspace.
Palestinian prisoners detain two Israeli policemen in Megiddo prison, amid a state of tension
The Palestinian Prisoners Authority announced this evening, Wednesday, that the prisoners in Megiddo prison have detained two prison policemen in Section 10 (Al-Maabar), Room 7, amid a state of tension and confusion in the prison.
The Prisoners Authority said: "The prisoners in Megiddo prison kidnapped two prison policemen in Section 10 (Al-Maabar), Room 7, and a state of tension and confusion in the prison, and large forces of repression units are rushing to the section now, as the two policemen are still being held inside the room."
The Prisoners Authority added: "The oppression units of the occupation storm Section 10 in Megiddo prison, where the Palestinian prisoners detained two of their jailers inside a room."
The Prisoners' Information Office also reported that "one of the prisoners attacked a Zionist officer during the evening count in Section 10 of Megiddo prison, in response to the assassination of the prisoner Khader Adnan."
The Ministry of Prisoners and Ex-Prisoners said: "A complete closure of Megiddo prison and large forces armed with all kinds of weapons reach the prisoners' sections."
While the Hebrew channel "Kan" referred to "an attempted attack on one of the guards of Megiddo prison," pointing out that "there were no injuries, and that tear gas was used against the prisoners."
Houthis: ready to carry out exchange visits to prisoners
The Ansar Allah group announced its readiness to carry out mutual visits to prisoners in its prisons and with the Yemeni government.
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The official in charge of the prisoner file in the group, Abdul Qadir Al-Murtada, said, after his meeting in Sana'a with the UN envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg: "We met today with the UN representative and his deputy, Mueen Shrim, and we discussed ways to advance the prisoner file."
He added, "We informed them of our full readiness to carry out mutual visits to the prisoners," which was agreed upon with the Yemeni government earlier. He stressed "the importance of carrying out these visits."
Mortada continued, "We also informed them of our full readiness to participate in the next round of negotiations, which were set in mid-May, to be held after the completion of prison visits."
On Monday, the spokesman for the government negotiating team on the prisoners, Majid Fadayel, said, "The team agreed with the Houthis that there will be a new round of negotiations in mid-May, preceded by visits between Marib and Sana'a to see the conditions of the abductees and prisoners on both sides."
On April 16, the International Committee of the Red Cross announced the completion of the release of 869 detainees in Yemen, as part of an exchange deal between the government and the Houthis, which was agreed upon in Switzerland last March.
Saudi Arabia The Ministry of Interior issues a statement regarding the execution of a citizen who committed a horrific crime against his infant son
The Saudi Ministry of Interior issued a statement regarding the implementation of the death penalty (death sentence) for a citizen who committed a horrific crime against his son in Taif Governorate, Makkah Al-Mukarramah Region.
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In its statement, the Saudi Ministry of Interior said: "Hamad bin Mohsen bin Muhammad Al-Otaibi - a Saudi national - killed his infant son, Fawaz, with a knife and buried his body."
And the statement added: “By the grace of God, the security authorities were able to arrest the aforementioned perpetrator, and the investigation with him resulted in him being accused of committing his crime, and by referring him to the competent court, a document was issued against him proving his guilt in what was attributed to him, and the sentence to kill him as a discretionary measure, and the ruling was supported by the Court of Appeal and the Court.” Supreme Court, and a royal order was issued to implement what was decided by Sharia and supported by its reference.
And the Ministry of the Interior continued in its statement: "The death sentence was executed by the perpetrator, Hamad bin Mohsen bin Muhammad Al-Otaibi, today, Wednesday, on Shawwal 13 1444 AH, corresponding to May 3, 2023, in Taif Governorate, Makkah Al-Mukarramah Region."
And the statement continued: “The Ministry of the Interior, announcing this to confirm the Kingdom’s government’s keenness to establish security, achieve justice, and implement God’s rulings for everyone who transgresses the innocent or sheds their blood, and at the same time warns everyone who tempts himself to do such a thing, that the legal punishment will be his fate.” God and the Pacific to either way".
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