Riyadh workshop on uses of drones in security fields

Naif Arab University for Security Sciences is organizing a workshop, “Uses of Drones in Security Fields: Opportunities, Challenges, and Policies,” in Riyadh from Aug. 28-30.

The workshop will be held in cooperation with the Korea Institute of Aviation Safety Technology, and features the participation of experts and specialists from Arab countries, the US, South Korea, Malaysia, and Interpol.

Khaled Al-Harfash, the university’s vice president for external relations, said that the workshop was a response to the security needs of the Arab region.

He added: “As the scientific body of the Arab Interior Ministers Council, the university aims to stay updated with the latest advancements in security fields, particularly in autonomous vehicles such as drones.”

Al-Harfash said that rapid advances in robotics and artificial intelligence had resulted in negative consequences and significant security threats. These technologies had been exploited by terrorists and criminals for various illicit activities and it was crucial to develop policies that regulated their usage across all sectors, including security and commercial fields.

Al-Harfash highlighted the establishment of a center for cybercrime and digital evidence at the university. This center provides training in four different tracks, including digital forensic evidence for mobile phones and drones.

The aim is to equip Arab trainees with the necessary skills in these fields, following international best practices.

The center strives to become the leading reference for Arab competencies in cybercrime and digital evidence.