28 January 2015, 06:33 GMT
The Lebanese Army's mobile application was announced as one of the winners at an awards ceremony at the Dubai Government Summit 2015 on Wednesday.
“LAF Shield”, available for the Android and iOS operating systems, allows people to take photographs, record videos, or send messages to report any suspicious activity and security incidents.
The gadget also offers an interactive map pointing to dangerous locations, and allows users to receive army news and watch videos and photos.
