a&s Middle East No.6
DIGITAL ISSUE
EDITORIAL
DIGITAL ISSUE
EDITORIAL
Managing Middle East’s Security through a Broader Lens
Welcome to the sixth edition of a&s Middle East, a magazine that traverses the frontiers of the security industry, delving into its transformative innovations and intrinsic challenges within the Middle East. This issue is a treasure trove of exclusive interviews, insightful analyses, and thought-provoking narratives that peel back the layers of the security domain in the ME and beyond.
Our journey begins with an exclusive tête-à-tête with Georges Tannous, the Area Vice President of Sales in the UK, Ireland, Middle East, and Africa at Genetec. Tannous unveils the pivotal role of cutting-edge security solutions in propelling Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and sheds light on Genetec’s technologies fueling the emergence of future-centric Smart Cities.
Continuing this expedition is an enlightening interview with Ayad (Ed) Sleiman, a stalwart in the IT industry with over 38 years of expertise. As the former Head of Information Security at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Sleiman delves deep into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity in the ME.
Speaking of cybersecurity, we will venture into the digital frontier of modern warfare, exploring its current role in ongoing conflicts like Ukraine, which serves as the main testing ground for new technologies and approaches.
Going beyond cybersecurity, this issue unfurls the tapestry of 2022’s security panorama, dissecting the trends, challenges, and metamorphoses shaping the industry. By analyzing the Security 50 list of the best market players, we decode the industry’s response to economic shifts and geopolitical tensions, exploring their impact on global security dynamics amid a world inching toward recovery from the pandemic.
Our sixth edition of a&s Middle East invites you to embark on an odyssey through the ever-evolving security landscape. Immerse yourself in these compelling stories and insightful analyses, unlocking the secrets that define the shifting tides of the security domain within the Middle East and beyond.
