Interior minister opens command, UAV and cybersecurity centers
Two new facilities launched to enhance security operations and protect digital infrastructure.
At a glance
- Command and control center includes seven specialized units connected to 13 branch locations nationwide
- UAV systems equipped with artificial intelligence support field surveillance operations
- Cybersecurity center focuses on data protection, network security and threat detection
- Digital services launched for Facilities Security Forces Command personnel
The Interior Minister inaugurated a command and control center for unmanned aerial vehicle systems and a cybersecurity facility during a visit to the Facilities Security Forces Command in Riyadh on Tuesday. The command center comprises seven specialized units linked to 13 branches across the country and uses integrated electronic systems to manage field operations and exchange security information.
The cybersecurity center will handle data protection, network security, vulnerability monitoring and threat detection to safeguard technical infrastructure. The minister also launched digital services for personnel of the command.
Why it matters
The facilities represent infrastructure upgrades to enhance security coordination and response times across the country's security operations.
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