TUNIS, Tunisia — Deputy Police Commissioner Gen. Osman Kanif is among the attendees at the 48th Conference of Arab Police and Security Chiefs, which commenced on Wednesday in Tunisia.
This year’s gathering is tackling critical contemporary issues including the surge in electronic financial fraud, the exchange of notable security practices, and a detailed review of recommendations from previous conferences.
The conference agenda prominently features discussions on strategies to combat the growing threat of cyber financial crimes, which have seen an increase across the Arab world. Experts and security officials are sharing insights on recent successful interventions, technological advancements in crime prevention, and the development of cross-border cooperation frameworks.
Additionally, participants are focusing on the implementation of past conference recommendations, aiming to refine and strengthen security measures across member states.
The conference also serves as a platform for fostering unity and exchanging knowledge among Arab nations to enhance regional security.
Gen. Kanif emphasized the importance of such meetings in the context of rapidly evolving security challenges, stating, “It is crucial for us to adapt and innovate our approaches to policing and security in light of new threats, particularly in the digital space.”
The event, which continues through the week, is expected to conclude with a set of actionable resolutions aimed at bolstering security infrastructure and cooperation among Arab countries.
