Al-Nasr: NEOM Has a Strict Strategy to Secure Data, Information

Eng. Nazmi Al-Nasr confirmed that more than 30,000 employees in NEOM are subject to a strict information and data security strategy. SPA
Eng. Nazmi Al-Nasr confirmed that more than 30,000 employees in NEOM are subject to a strict information and data security strategy. SPA
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Al-Nasr: NEOM Has a Strict Strategy to Secure Data, Information

Eng. Nazmi Al-Nasr confirmed that more than 30,000 employees in NEOM are subject to a strict information and data security strategy. SPA
Eng. Nazmi Al-Nasr confirmed that more than 30,000 employees in NEOM are subject to a strict information and data security strategy. SPA

The CEO of NEOM, Eng. Nazmi Al-Nasr, confirmed that more than 30,000 employees in NEOM are subject to a strict information and data security strategy, based on the paramount importance of cybersecurity.

During his participation in a session entitled "Securing Infrastructure and Vitality" within the sessions of the Global Cybersecurity Forum, organized by Saudi Arabia’s National Cybersecurity Authority, Al-Nasr spoke about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on cybersecurity and the dangerous threats to information systems facing societies.

He noted the aspiration of the NEOM community to be a safe society against all cyber attacks, and its quest to attract everything that contributes to the protection of information security, and to build a comprehensive and advanced structural system that keeps pace with the aspirations of the city of NEOM and its reliance on artificial intelligence.

Al-Nasr called for developing new and innovative ways to confront cyber attack escalations, and discover weaknesses and address them quickly.

NEOM is constantly looking forward to everything that enhances the protection against cyber attacks, he said.

"All of this is done according to global technical standards and indicators in addressing cyber attacks that threaten systems and information that are in the service of societies", he said.

Al-Nasr stressed the importance of the international community standing firmly against all cyber attacks and work to develop information systems on an ongoing basis, noting the infrastructure of the Kingdom, which has made great progress in the field of cybersecurity.



Saudi Arabia Urges Stronger Action Against Illicit Arms Trafficking

Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Dr. Abdulaziz Alwasil. Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Dr. Abdulaziz Alwasil. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Arabia Urges Stronger Action Against Illicit Arms Trafficking

Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Dr. Abdulaziz Alwasil. Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Dr. Abdulaziz Alwasil. Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia has stressed the growing interest of the Arab Group in combating the illicit trafficking of small arms and light weapons in light of the catastrophic security, humanitarian, and economic consequences of this phenomenon.

The statement was made by Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Dr. Abdulaziz Alwasil, who stressed the importance of the Program of Action as a consensus-based United Nations framework for combating the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons and boosting trust and cooperation among states.

He emphasized that the Program of Action constitutes a standalone international framework and underscored the need to ensure that its implementation does not overlap with any other international mechanisms that do not enjoy broad consensus.

Alwasil also highlighted the importance of international cooperation and technical assistance in implementing the program, including the transfer of relevant technologies and the development of national capacities.

Saudi Arabia called for continued study of the impacts of modern technological developments in a manner that contributes to addressing the challenges associated with this phenomenon.


Bahrain Bars its Citizens from Traveling to Iraq, Iran

A general view of Manama, Bahrain. (Reuters)
A general view of Manama, Bahrain. (Reuters)
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Bahrain Bars its Citizens from Traveling to Iraq, Iran

A general view of Manama, Bahrain. (Reuters)
A general view of Manama, Bahrain. (Reuters)

Bahrain announced on Tuesday that it was indefinitely barring its citizens from traveling to Iraq and Iran due to the security tensions in the region and the fallout from the Iranian attacks on the country.

Bahrain’s Interior Ministry said the decision stems form the authorities’ "keenness on the safety of the nation and citizens and given the security developments in the region".

The decision was effective starting Tuesday until further notice, it stressed, urging people "to abide by it for their safety".

It warned that it will take the "necessary legal measures against violators of the ban".


Saudi FM Receives Written Message from Russian Counterpart

Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs and General Supervisor of the Economic and Development Affairs Deputyship Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Rassi meets with Russian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Sergey Kozlov at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)
Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs and General Supervisor of the Economic and Development Affairs Deputyship Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Rassi meets with Russian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Sergey Kozlov at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)
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Saudi FM Receives Written Message from Russian Counterpart

Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs and General Supervisor of the Economic and Development Affairs Deputyship Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Rassi meets with Russian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Sergey Kozlov at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)
Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs and General Supervisor of the Economic and Development Affairs Deputyship Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Rassi meets with Russian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Sergey Kozlov at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Tuesday a written message from his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov covering issues of common interest between their countries.

Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs and General Supervisor of the Economic and Development Affairs Deputyship Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Rassi received the message during a meeting with Russian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Sergey Kozlov at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh.

The meeting included a review of bilateral relations and a discussion of regional and international issues.