In a bid to foster a safer digital environment for users, the Sharjah Police launched the innovative project ‘Virtual Reality Radar’ during its participation at Gitex Global 2024.
Sheikh Salem bin Abdulrahman Al Qasimi, chairman of the Ruler’s Office, inaugurated the ‘Virtual Reality Radar’ project at the Sharjah Police Headquarters platform within the Sharjah Government Pavilion at the event in the presence of Sheikh Saud bin Sultan Al Qasimi, who serves as the chairman of the Higher Committee of the Sharjah Government Pavilion at Gitex Global and the director of Sharjah Digital Authority. Major General Abdullah Mubarak bin Amer, Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police, joined him along with various general managers and directors from the police and several officials from Sharjah.
Diminishing cyberbullying incidents
Sharjah Police showcased two innovative projects created by a team of skilled police professionals, the first being ‘Virtual Reality Radar’. The project employs artificial intelligence to detect instances of cyberbullying. This system oversees violations and breaches of virtual platform policies, blocks bullying messages, and reports them, effectively diminishing future cyberbullying incidents and fostering a secure digital environment for all users.
The second project, ‘Smart Education’, aims to establish a secure digital community through ‘Sand and Soun’, the first Emirati virtual family. The project enhances security awareness in several languages across different criminal and security domains, such as cybercrime and AI-related offenses. It also employs interactive learning methods to convey educational messages regarding the risks of these crimes.
Enhancing community security and safety
Major General bin Amer said that these projects demonstrate the police force’s ability to utilize innovation and advanced technology to service community security. The projects also improve societal safety and proactively address modern crime at every level. This enhances the Sharjah Police’s standing in the realm of digitization and artificial intelligence.
He also noted the significance of engaging in Gitex as an excellent opportunity to present innovative projects that are integral to the Sharjah Police’s future strategy. The innovations also fall in line with the UAE’s vision for digital transformation and improving the quality of life in the emirate.
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