Ever wondered what is SIRA? Well, it’s not a mystical entity; it’s the Security Industry Regulatory Agency, a friendly neighbourhood government body in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) looking out for the security industry. Established in 2016 by the UAE Federal Government, SIRA’s mission is to keep tabs on security companies and guards, making sure everything is up to par in Dubai-UAE’s security scene. What is SIRA? SIRA, short for Security Industry Regulatory Agency, is the UAE’s security industry watchdog.