Basra 'Safe City' project moves from design to implementation

BASRA, Iraq — A "Safe City" project in Basra has moved into the implementation phase after completing its design stage, the head of the Iraqi parliament's Basra Provincial Council Security Committee, Aqil Talib al-Faraji, said at a forum held by surveillance and security technology company Hikvision. Speaking at the "Gate of the Future" forum, al-Faraji said the project is intended to strengthen security and stability in the city. He added that the contracting company's work will be carried out under the supervision of the provincial council to ensure the project meets the required standards. The initiative includes the installation of advanced camera systems, real-time data analytics and modern digital infrastructure, according to al-Faraji's remarks at the event. Local administrations across Iraq have been pursuing similar efforts to modernize security infrastructure with digital technologies.