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In recent years, Gulf countries have enhanced city surveillance systems originally deployed for traffic management and public safety into sophisticated tools for tracking and targeting individuals. This report describes...
On March 20, OSAC members joined a snap call to discuss the security outlook regarding recent escalations in the Middle East, specifically with regard to events in Israel and the Gaza Strip and renewed Houthi attacks out...
Given recent regional events, there has been significant OSAC member interest regarding potential impacts to operations across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). This survey served to build a better understanding o...
OSAC’s COP28 updates highlight security and logistical considerations for the U.S. private sector operating in Dubai at the United Nations’ annual climate summit.
OSAC’s COP28 reports highlight relevant security and logistical considerations for the U.S. private sector operating in Dubai at the United Nations’ annual climate summit.
This report provides a logistical overview and security assessment for the U.S. private sector operating in Dubai at the COP28 UN Climate Change Conference. To receive updates during COP28 (November 30-December 12), appl...
After over a year of discussions in Iraq and Oman, Iran and Saudi Arabia have announced they are reestablishing diplomatic relations. This report reviews the recent diplomatic rapprochement, potential positive security e...
The private sector remains concerned with the security environment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) since drone and missile attacks hit targets in the country in January and February, given that many organizations have...
After receiving many inquiries regarding the recent spate of drone and missile attacks in the UAE, OSAC’s MENA Team launched this survey to gain a better understanding of the operational posture of OSAC members operating...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), a regional hub for tourism, travel, and business, has experienced two missile and drone attacks in the last week. This report reviewing recent attacks assesses that more are likely, as the...
On November 27, Iran's top nuclear scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, was assassinated outside of Tehran. This report reviews the security implications of the assassination and potential for retaliation against U.S. interes...
Climate change is one of the most critical national security threats facing governments around the world. It has the potential, at the current rate, to worsen existing health, economic, and security conditions in fragile...
This report reviews regional reactions to the UAE/Israel normalization of diplomatic relations agreement and expected changes to the regional security environment, including possible violent repercussions.
Faced with the prospect of a nuclear-armed Iran, the Arab states of the Persian Gulf have not stood by complacently. They have slowly been piecing together nuclear research and components under the guise of developing nu...
On May 16, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an Advisory Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for overwater airspace above the Persian Gulf (also known as the Gulf of Arabia) and the Gulf of Oman, two strategic w...
The Special Olympics World Games is a multi-sport major event and the largest humanitarian sporting event of the year. It is taking place in the Middle East for the first time since the event’s inception 50 years ago. Th...
The Dubai Airshow in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) dates back to 1986 and is billed as a premier event for networking and conducting business within the aerospace industry. It takes place in odd-numbered years and has h...
On December 1, a Hungarian-born American woman was stabbed and killed in a restroom of the Boutik Mall on Abu Dhabi’s Reem Island. The suspect, wearing an abaya, black gloves, and a niqab, waited in the restroom for appr...
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