Riyadh and Abu Dhabi discuss regional escalation amid rising Iranian attacks
- Saudi and UAE officials held consultations to assess regional security after a wave of Iranian-linked attacks.
- Diplomatic coordination aims to align security, economic and travel measures affecting GCC states.
- Potential impacts include investor caution, transport and event disruptions, and elevated government cyber and physical alerts.
Voice of Emirates · 2026-03-18
National cyber advisory warns of critical threats; Google product updates urged
- National cyber body issued a high‑severity advisory urging organisations to apply security updates for Google products.
- Advisory highlights exploitable vulnerabilities that could affect government and private sector infrastructure.
- Ministries and telecoms should prioritise patching and monitoring as part of the national cyber incident readiness posture.
السعودية نيوز · 2026-03-18
SDAIA study reviews challenges and opportunities in government AI procurement
- Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA) published a study on AI procurement best practices for the public sector.
- Study covers procurement standards, vendor evaluation, governance frameworks and risk management for AI systems.
- Recommended actions include centralised contracting, certification requirements, and continuous monitoring of deployed models.
صحيفة الراية الإلكترونية · 2026-03-18