Dubai launches new ‘Tawash' system for secure gold transport
Dubai 's Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) has launched the 'Tawash' system for gold and jewellery transportation, following its introduction at Intersec 2025.
The announcement came during a gathering at the Aman Security Training Centre in Dubai, where gold and jewellery companies witnessed the system's capabilities in transforming transportation into a monitored operation.
'Today, 'Tawash' has officially entered the operational phase,' Jassim Taher, Director of Special Projects at SIRA said in a statement.
SIRA launches gold transport security system in Dubai
The system enables secure transfers between commercial entities with real-time monitoring by law enforcement authorities, replacing traditional cash transport companiess.
SIRA has mandated the use of security bags that meet testing and certification requirements. The bags include smart alarm systems, sirens for security breaches, electronic locks, and protection against cutting or breaking tools.
Dubai Police will conduct instant audits of transport operations through verification measures. Companies will also face fines for transporting gold beyond permitted limits without security measures.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Emirates 24/7
9 hours ago
- Emirates 24/7
Mansoor bin Mohammed reviews Dubai Police's UASC operations
Mansoor bin Mohammed reviews Dubai Police's UASC operations supporting predictive security and rapid response His Highness commends Dubai Police's commitment to adopting best practices and the latest technologies His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and Borders Security Council, visited the Unmanned Aerial Systems Centre (UASC) at Dubai Police General Headquarters to review the latest drone technologies enhancing policing operations, predictive security, proactive strategies, and early warning systems. His Highness was welcomed by His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, along with his deputies Major General Ahmad Zaal bin Kreshan Al Muhairi for Administrative and Financial Affairs, and Major General Hareb Al Shamsi for Criminal Investigation Affairs, in the presence of several senior officers and officials. HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed commended the efforts of Dubai Police and their ongoing commitment to adopting best practices and the latest technologies. He praised their pursuit of effective solutions to enhance policing performance and boost operational efficiency to ensure the safety and security of citizens, residents, and visitors. His Highness also highlighted their important role in advancing Dubai's strategic goal of becoming the world's best city to live, work, and visit. During the visit, HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed was briefed on the UASC's operational readiness to manage traffic and criminal reports, the use of advanced smart systems for proactive and predictive policing, and coordination with general departments and police stations across Dubai. His Highness also reviewed the seamless coordination with strategic partners that advance the emirate's strategic goal of becoming the world's safest city. HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed then toured the UASC operations room, where he reviewed the 'Drone Box' system designed to enhance safety by rapidly deploying drones to incident scenes. This system provides real-time data to the force's Command and Control Centre, significantly reducing response times. The tour also included the surveillance and countermeasure system, the monitoring framework for licensed and unlicensed drones, and the specialised systems for field missions and tactical operations. At the end of the visit, Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed joined the team at Dubai Police's UASC for a commemorative photograph Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
Al Etihad
2 days ago
- Al Etihad
‘A moment of pride': MBZUAI graduates represent new crop of global AI talent
29 May 2025 01:05 SARA ALZAABI (ABU DHABI)Year after year, the Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) continues to reach major milestones, reflecting the UAE's expanding AI footprint. This year, the university celebrated its largest and most diverse graduating class, with 104 students earning future-ready degrees.'We had our first UAE national PhD graduate, who is also a member of Dubai Police. We also had our first three female PhD graduates. So, it was quite the milestone for the university,' Prof. Timothy Baldwin, Provost of MBZUAI, told Aletihad on the sidelines of Wednesday's graduation university awarded PhD degrees to 13 graduates and master's degrees to 91 students. Among them were 20 Emiratis — the highest number of UAE nationals to graduate since the university's year's graduates represent a new generation of AI talent, specialising in three core areas: Computer Vision, Machine Learning, and Natural Language Processing.'Next year, we will also have our first robotics graduates,' Baldwin said. 'Every year is the largest because we're growing and growing.'Although more than 80% of MBZUAI's students hail from around the world, 80% of graduates choose to remain in the UAE—a testament to the university's global appeal and national impact, Baldwin students are 'gaining high-end AI skills and generating intellectual capital'—creating innovations ranging from Arabic language models to breakthroughs in healthcare, the university's provost said.'Our Jais large language models are now the most popular for Arabic. These are open-weight and aligned with our region's values—something foreign models do not offer,' he explained.'From Alzheimer's and brain tumour detection to low-cost ultrasound tools—we are improving both hospital outcomes and access for underserved communities.'The MBZUAI students are not just learning AI, Baldwin said, they 'help build the safeguards the world urgently needs.' The Work of MBZUAI GraduatesSalem Almarri, the MBZUAI's first Emirati PhD graduate in computer vision, conducted a study on real-time anomaly detection. He developed three methods to identify criminal activity in video. 'Being the first Emirati PhD graduate (in this field) carries weight—I must keep going. We are blessed with leadership that had this vision, and now it's our turn to do our part,' Almarri said. Asif Hanif, who researched AI trust and model vulnerabilities, vowed to pursue higher studies after earning his PhD in computer vision. Mohamed Ridzwan, a PhD graduate in machine learning, focused on AI for cancer prediction. "MBZUAI is a hub of knowledge and a catalyst for AI in the region. It is a privilege to be part of this ecosystem,' he said. Maryam Arjemandi, who completed her master's in computer vision, studied fetal ultrasound imaging using diffusion models. 'There is a big data gap in medical imaging, so I partnered with Corniche Hospital to create a private dataset and trained a model to generate realistic ultrasound images,' she told Aletihad. Her aunt, Munira, beamed with pride just listening to the new graduate explain her work. 'She is the first in our family to earn a master's degree. She told me it was her dream—and thank God, I saw that dream come true."Arjemandi urged those thinking about pursuing AI studies to 'just go for it'. 'The UAE is the third strongest country in AI. If you want to do AI, come here,' she said. Hassan Almarzooqi was a proud father of graduates Abdullah and Abdelrahman. "It is truly a moment of joy. They are our sons, but also sons of the nation."Abdelrahman said it was 'a moment of pride to graduate from the top AI university', while Abdullah highlighted the university's steadfast support. 'Everything you need is provided — you just have to work hard,' Abdullah said.
Al Etihad
2 days ago
- Al Etihad
UAE showcases cutting-edge rescue technologies at Cospas-Sarsat meeting
29 May 2025 00:24 SARA ALZAABI (ABU DHABI)Several UAE entities are taking part in the international Cospas-Sarsat meeting in Abu Dhabi, showcasing their contributions to global emergency response efforts. From an advanced 'life detector' to data analytics, these teams are harnessing cutting-edge technologies to help save lives during those working with the National Search and Rescue Centre (NSRC) during emergencies is the UAE's Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA). At the Cospas-Sarsat meeting, the authority highlighted the importance of live tracking data in life-saving to Aletihad, Eng. Saleh Al Musabi, Director of Spectrum Services, Eng. Saif Khalid Al Naqbi, and Eng. Hessa Ahmed Al Mahmoud elaborated on the TDRA's pivotal role in rescue efforts."We are responsible for registering three categories - individuals, aircraft, and vessels - on the 406 MHz emergency frequency used for rescue operations. We have developed a dedicated portal to handle this registration efficiently," they TDRA team manages "a modern, advanced database for all beacons registered in the UAE, whether on land, sea, or air," they technology uses satellite systems with global coverage. "We have a major centre that receives distress signals from individuals, planes, or ships via satellites and forwards them to the appropriate authorities," they Dubai Police are also showcasing the wide range of devices they use in search-and-rescue operations - from ropes to high-tech may sound basic, but these effectively help rescuers reach stranded victims faster, "without the need to build a full system to descend", Hassan Almuaini, an instructor at Dubai Police HQ, told the event of a building collapse, a more advanced tool - a life detector - is used to identify movement and sounds beneath the rubble, Almuaini explained. The device is equipped with sensors strategically placed around the site to aid in monitors on the sensor provide readings that allow responders to pinpoint victims quickly and accurately."Search always comes before rescue. Once we identify a victim using this technology, we begin extraction," Almuaini helpful device on display is the Dubai Police's Rescue Radar. "It detects objects under the ground up to 10 metres deep. It is one of the most advanced tools we have, and every second counts during a rescue operation," the instructor most versatile tool, however, is the drone system, Almuaini said."The drone assists in wide-area searches - especially at night - with spotlights and thermal cameras. It's an ideal tool for locating people lost in dunes or difficult terrain," he the ongoing Cospas-Sarsat meeting, the Sharjah Airport Authority reaffirmed its commitment to supporting international search and rescue Sahoo Alsuwaidi, Acting Director of Emergency Planning and Standards at Sharjah Airport Authority, emphasised the platform's vital role in facilitating knowledge exchange and strengthening global collaboration in rescue Airport has incorporated international best practices into its emergency response framework, particularly early incident reporting and multi-agency explained: "Within our operational system for Airport Emergency Services (AES), we've implemented the METHANE framework to enable immediate reporting of air incidents, and adopted the Joint Emergency Services Interoperability Principles (JESIP) to streamline and unify field operations." "These tools have significantly improved coordination during drills and real-world responses, enhanced operational readiness, and ensured compliance with the UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority requirements," he added.
