Day: March 20, 2022

Dubai, The international meeting on the Syrian archaeological sites inscribed on UNESCO list began on Sunday in the Syrian pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai, with the participation of international experts.

The event held at invitation of the Syrian Trust for Development under the title “Restoring the Syrian heritage and reviving local communities”.

Heads of missions and archaeological missions that helped discover, develop and promote the distinguished world heritage in

Syria participate in the meeting, according to a statement by the Syrian Trust for Development.

The participants will discuss the current situation of Syrian historical sites and the people live around them.

The meeting will focus on the tangible heritage and the six Syrian sites inscribed on the UNESCO list, including the historic city of Palmyra, the Citadel of Salah al-Din, Krak des Chevaliers castle or Qala’at al-Hosn, Bosra al-Sham, the ancient city of Aleppo, the old city of Damascus and a group of ancient villages in the northern Syria or what are known as the forgotten cities of Hama, Idlib and Aleppo, the statement noted.

The meeting will also focus on discussing priorities, means of cooperation and implementing plans related to the Syrian heritage, whose preservation is reflected in the protection of human heritage, as the Syrian part of it was placed on the List of World Heritage in Danger since 2013 ,and the danger is represented either by the theft and smuggling of Syrian antiquities by terrorist organizations during the war, the statement added.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

DUBAI, Canada celebrated its Honour Day at Expo 2020 on Saturday with unique cultural performances and fun activities hosted by the pavilion throughout the day.

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and Commissioner General of Expo 2020 Dubai welcomed Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada.

Sheikh Nahyan said, “Canada’s participation features its achievements as a global leader, with solutions to offer the world in the fields of artificial intelligence and international education, among others, while also reflecting Canada’s values, global perspective, and identity as a front-runner in sustainability and innovation.

“We are pleased to share growing relations with Canada, along with key partnerships in various fields, such as education and healthcare. We also look forward to engaging in knowledge-sharing and enhanced collaborations within areas of shared interest, for our mutual benefit and prosperity.”

Simon said, “Some 500,000 people have visited the Canada Pavilion so far to learn more about our country, about how we are embracing diversity, inclusion, human rights and gender equality. Of course, we have so far still to go, but we must always strive towards these fundamental values. With the future in mind, Canada is building a strong foundation, creating opportunities to address global issues.

“It’s heartening to see Canadian culture and art celebrated on such a public and global stage. This speaks to the strong relationship we have, both with the UAE and with many countries represented at Expo 2020. I would like to thank the UAE for their resilience and effort in hosting the first expo in the Middle East. Congratulations on this successful event that has drawn 20 million visitors so far, even under pandemic restrictions.”

The flag raising ceremony at Al Wasl Plaza was followed by several performances by Canadian artists. Alt-pop duo Neon Dreams, consisting of vocalist Frank Kadillac and drummer Adrian Morris took to the Stage of Nations first, performing their own original music that they wrote and produced with long-time collaborator Corey Lerue.

They were then followed by the Inuit circus collective the ArtCirq, who have developed a unique performing style over the past 20 years by harmoniously combining Inuit traditional games and modern circus techniques. Multi-award winning singer-songwriter Marie Mai then gave a breathtaking musical performance.

The Canada Pavilion takes visitors on a journey through Canada’s past, present and future, with a 360 degree immersive theatre telling the country’s story. Based in Jubilee, the striking wooden structure is inspired by Canadian landscapes and Middle Eastern architecture.

National and Honour Days at Expo 2020 Dubai are moments to celebrate each of Expo 2020’s 200-plus International Participants, shining a light on their culture and achievements and showcasing their pavilions and programming.

Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Kais Saied of Tunisia, on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day, which is observed on March 20th.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, sent similar messages of congratulations to President Saied, and to Prime Minister Najla Bouden-Romdhane on the occasion.

Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, The UAE Cyber Security Council and UAE-based cyber solutions and services company, Cyber Protection X Holding LLC (CPX), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together to enhance the cyber maturity of government entities in the UAE.

The MoU, which was signed at GISEC, the largest cyber security event in the Gulf region, currently underway in Dubai, means CPX will enable all government and semi-government entities to improve their cybersecurity posture in line with national standards.

The agreement leverages CPX’s Cyber Advisory and Assessment services, to establish the current cyber security posture of government organisations and the implementation of advanced cyber solutions to close any gaps.

Dr. Mohammed Hamad Al-Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity for the UAE Government, said, “CPX’s expertise will help accelerate the cyber resilience of the UAE. It’s these collaborative efforts between the leadership of the country, the NCSC and partners like CPX that will allow the nation to continue to lead the region in embracing a safe connected digital future.”

Khaled Al Melhi, CEO of CPX, added, “Organisations that invest in improving their cyber maturity, do better. We are proud to partner with the NCSC and UAE government entities on this journey, limiting their exposure to cyber threats and increasing their exposure to opportunities to innovate and thrive.”

Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI, GISEC Global 2022, the region’s largest and most influential cybersecurity event, opens on Monday, 21st March, and will host government leaders, the world’s top cybersecurity companies and international experts who will collaborate to curate regional cybersecurity agendas. GISEC Global will focus on this year’s key theme of “Enabling Future Cybercities: Everything Enabling, Everything Secure.”

Featuring more than 300 exhibitors and attracting 10,000 industry professionals, business leaders and changemakers from more than 70 countries, the event will be held until 23rd March, 2022, at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

The event will feature more than 200 high-calibre speakers, including national cybersecurity leaders, tech pioneers, policymakers, researchers, and intelligence heads.

The UAE Cyber Security Council will host the annual Global Cybersecurity Congress to unify efforts at the local, national, and global cross-sector levels. In addition, the Congress will help shape national security and defence strategies to combat evolving threats, while also providing a multitude of training workshops for industry professionals.

Speaking ahead of the event, Dr. Mohamed Al-Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security, UAE Government, said, “We look forward to driving meaningful dialogue around technology, innovation and cybersecurity practices, to increase international collaboration and information-sharing to strengthen the region’s cybersecurity posture.”

The three-day event is split across five stages and will feature a Government Stage hosted by the Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC), and new content tracks focusing on healthcare, telecoms, critical infrastructure, and finance.

Yousef Hamad Al Shaibani, Director-General of the DESC, said, “We look forward this year to our participation at GISEC Global 2022 as the official cybersecurity partner to showcase the centre’s most recent initiatives, in line with the visionary objectives set by our leaders in making Dubai the safest city in cyberspace and a step in our journey to safeguard future solutions and support the technological progress and smart transformation, as well as mapping the centre’s achievements on a global scale in cybersecurity.”

In support of the UAE Cybersecurity Council National Bug Bounty Programme, more than 100 international ethical hackers will take part in the GISEC Bug Bounty initiative, where they will be tasked with hacking, identifying, and fixing certain software flaws in several different scenarios and mainframes, including electric cars, mobile phones, and drones.

Among numerous country pavilions, the show is also set to host industry leaders, such as Microsoft, Huawei, Spire Solutions, and newcomers Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cisco Security, Honeywell, Checkpoint, and many more.

Source: Emirates News Agency