The 2021 Risk Maps report, finds that the Covid-19 pandemic both suppressed and aggravated terrorism and political violence risks in 2020. The unprecedented scale of state control, economic inequality and public anger over government handling of the pandemic will continue to play an influential part...
"VMS is an acronym everyone in the security industry is familiar with, but what it means is changing to the benefit of any organisation that places a premium on their physical security strategy," writes Andreas Conrad, head of marketing at Qognify There are many examples where...
Airbus secured this years’ Hajj holy pilgrimage in Mecca with its mission-critical communication technologies in Saudi Arabia. The company rolled out its Tactilon Agnet 800 collaboration platform and Tetra technology for use of public safety and security forces on the field and in the control rooms....
Intersec Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom’s largest trade fair for security, safety, and fire protection, has been rescheduled to take place in September 2022, the show’s organiser has announced. The 4th edition of the three-day event was originally set to run from 12-14 September 2021, however the...
Maxxess is targeting increasing demand across the Middle East and North Africa for affordable, seamlessly-integrated systems and visitor management solutions, with the appointment of Issam Alhamadam as Business Development Manager for the MENA region. He joins the company at a time of exciting growth for its...
KPMG is looking for Saudi Arabia’s top tech innovators who are poised and prepared to become tech titans with the launch of Saudi edition of the “KPMG Private Enterprise Tech Innovator Competition”, with the tagline – Tech Innovators of Today; Titans of Tomorrow. Following the success...
HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed has issued a statement announcing the return of the region's biggest security show. Intersec will be back in Dubai between the 18-22 January 2022. "Dubai's status as one of the world's safest cities is built on a foundation of trust, openness, and...
SME talks to Fahmi Jabri, general manager, Honeywell commercial security, Middle East, Turkey and Africa how they are putting health & safety at the heart of their security offering How well has the security industry adapted to the changing health & safety situation? The security industry remains...
ATLAS Telecom and Plextek have announced a strategic partnership on the next generation E-Passport programme to deliver an innovative marine tracker solution serving the evolving needs of the Critical Infrastructure and Coastal Protection Authority (CICPA) in the UAE. ATLAS Telecom has recently awarded Plextek an...
Invixium, a leading global provider of innovative touchless biometric solutions has deployed its IXM TITAN with Enhancement Kit at Eastern Platinum Limited (Eastplats) Crocodile River Mine in South Africa. This deployment comes in response to a growing global need for touchless access control and temperature screening...
New research into the impact of COVID-19 on physical security purchasing decisions has revealed a sharp increase in the necessity/urgency for businesses to adopt hosted video surveillance (VSaaS) and access control (ACaaS) solutions in Europe. While 70% of 1000 senior decision makers in IT, security, FM...
Axis Communications has appointed Ettiene Van Der Watt to the role of regional director, Middle East & Africa, which includes United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Africa and Levant countries. Ettiene has been part of the Axis family for close to a decade and...
Hanwha Techwin has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Benha Electronics, the Ministry of Military (MMP) in Egypt. Under the MOU, Hanwha Techwin and the MMP will cooperate in expanding the depth and reach of cutting-edge security solution applications, particularly in video surveillance, within the...
Canadian security company, Genetec has released the results of a state of the industry report based on insights from over 1,000 physical security leaders. The report looks at how the physical security industry is reacting to the threat of COVID-19, how security professionals are coping,...
Airbus has been selected by the largest oil and gas company in Saudi Arabia, to upgrade its mission-critical communication network. Airbus will deploy its Tactilon Agnet solution and latest Tetra technology. The renewed communication system will help the company better optimize resources, and fast-track decision-making processes....
Intersec Dubai has been rescheduled to take place in January 2022, organiser Messe Frankfurt Middle East confirmed today (24 September 2020). The 23rd edition of the three-day event was originally set to run from 24-26 January 2021 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, however the move...
Iris identification biometric technology from Aditech has been chosen by Google to secure data centre access management Following a selection process that included a number of on-site meetings and demos in select locations, followed by different implementation stages, both locally and internationally, Iris Recognition became a...
IDIS technology is now providing full video protection for the Central Bank of Jordan following a successful installation by local partner Ametrad Technology Services Security directors at the Central Bank wanted to replace their existing video system with a new generation and future-proof solution that...
Security Middle East editor, Claire Mahoney talks to Jamil Al-Asfar, senior sales manager, IDIS Middle East & Africa about the challenges involved in supplying one of the biggest bank security systems upgrade in the region The Middle East has some of the most stringent video storage...
Live-action firefighting and emergency rescue operations, drone demonstrations, and a revamped conference discussing Artificial Intelligence, safety planning for cities of the future, and securing the Dubai Expo 2020, are some key features of Intersec 2019, as the final preparations are laid ahead of its big...
Security Integration specialist Radclyffe Global Security (RGS) of Dubai has recently completed the first phase of improvement of CCTV coverage at the prestigious Atlantis, The Palm resort, on Dubai’s Palm Island. Involving a significant expansion to the camera count, the latest evolution of the camera network...
Emirates Group Security (EGS) has been awarded the Dubai Quality Award (DQA) at the 22nd Annual Business Excellence Awards held today. The award is organised by the Dubai’s Department of Economic Development (DED) and recognises organisations in the UAE. The awards is under the patronage...