UAE GOVERNMENT INTRODUCED “GENERATIVE AI” GUIDE

The Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office have launched a comprehensive guide on the utilization of generative AI applications aiming to intensify research and efforts towards promoting the adoption of futuristic technologies in government work models.

“According to many global studies, artificial intelligence will change the shape of the world in the coming years. We have seen AI play a significant role in shaping how humans interact with modern technologies and machines, and we can use it as a driver for future diverse and flexible innovation that keep up with rapid cultural and technological transformations and open up new horizons for innovation,” says the comment in the Guide’s intro note by His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications.

The guide provides a comprehensive exposition of generative artificial intelligence, explores the challenges and opportunities inherent in diverse digital technologies, recommends optimal approaches for effectively managing these technologies, emphasizes the importance of data pri- vacy in the current digital landscape, expounds on principles and methodologies for leveraging generative artificial intelligence technologies, and features texts that provide the most accurate content created by Generative AI.

The guide showcases 100 use cases and applications of generative AI, including image and video synthesis, language translation, music composition, and text creation. Of particular significance is ChatGPT, which is recognized as one of the most fundamental and widely employed generative AI applications. The guide also presents the implementation of several language-based tasks that facilitate the development of healthcare, education, and transportation services. The adoption of ChatGPT can be readily integrated, exemplifying the UAE’s efforts to design and establish policies and regulations that align with future approaches. n

KUWAIT LOSES OVER $160 MILLION TO CYBERCRIME

Between January 2022 and March 2023 cybercrime had harmed around 20,000 Kuwait citizens and residents, producing an estimated cost of over $160 million, said the unnamed security official to Al Qabas newspaper.

The official said that the Electronic and Cyber Crime Department at the Ministry of Interior faces major challenges in raising awareness to protect privacy, especially after the spread of artificial intelligence applications. He said that cybercriminals disrupt digital systems and steal data from public and private institutions, adding that personal data available on social networks present an added vulnerability.

The vast majority of the victims are senior citizens who are considered a vulnerable group by attackers due to a lack of experience in dealing with technology tools. Most of the time they were approached through WhatsApp messages and anonymous calls. The official added that victims were also exposed to malware that provides cybercriminals remote access to their smartphones. Earlier this year Kuwait’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry was also subject to a cyber-attack. Kuwaiti media reported that the hacking attempt was enabled through two personal computers which deployed LockBit ransomware into the Ministry’s network. n

Dubai Civil Defence Introduced New Fire Safety Regulations

New fire safety regulation will apply to all types of buildings and industrial facilities and it is based on international standards and best practices aiming to improve the safety of the buildings and reduce the risk of fires. New regulations were introduced at Emirates Safety Laboratory by Lieutenant General Rashid Thani Al Matroushi, Director General of Dubai Civil Defence.

The regulations require all buildings to have fire-resistant cladding and insulation, as well as improved fire alarm and sprinkler systems. The installation of smoke detectors, emergency lighting, and fire extinguishers is also mandatory under the new standards. The requirements apply to all types of buildings, including residential, commercial, and industrial properties. The announcement of the new fire safety standards comes as part of Dubai’s ongoing efforts to improve safety and security across the city. In recent years, the city has implemented a range of measures to enhance safety, including the use of drones to monitor buildings and the introduction of new safety regulations for public transport. n

VEHICLE ACCESS CONTROL MARKET TO REACH $25b BY 2033

The worldwide vehicle access control market is currently valued at $10 billion, and is projected to collect revenues of as much as $25 billion by 2033, says the Fact.MR research. Vehicle access control is a combination of software and hardware solution automating vehicles’ entry and exit processes and allowing for efficient management of guests, employees, and suppliers on the premises via gates, doors, shutters, and barriers. The projected global market growth rate (2023-2033) will rise by 9.6%, and the leading system segment remains biometrics and key implementing companies are Denso Corporation, dormakaba International Holding, Continental, Axis Communication, ClAmp Corporation, Alps Alpine, and Automatic Systems.

Demand for sophisticated safety systems for vehicle access control is increasing just as some security requirements at the residential and commercial facility entrances growing more rigorous. The system is required at power plants, R&D facilities, and nuclear power centers considered critical to a country’s economy. n