HID: How Facial Recognition is Redefining Access Control

xmiddlex June 12, 2026

As organizations move toward faster, more secure, and less intrusive access control, facial recognition is becoming a practical option for high-traffic environments. HID’s Amico reader reflects this shift by combining contactless authentication, flexible integration, and privacy-focused

Tabbara: The Accountability Gap in Distribution

xmiddlex June 12, 2026

For decades, distribution has been measured by inventory levels, logistics efficiency, and commercial performance. Those metrics remain important, but they do not tell the full story. The real value of distribution is found in the quality of the partners it develops, the risks it absorbs, and the expertise it contributes By: Loubna Tabbara, Marketing and […]

Smart locks in the residential sector

xmiddlex June 12, 2026

Smart locks in the residential sector have come a long way from being a practical but non-essential add-on to becoming an operational tool from which users now rightly expect a great deal. As market adoption accelerates, the focus has moved beyond convenience toward advanced control, reliability, and system-level performance. By: Mirza Bahic;

Kuwait Advances as an Identity-Led Security Market

xmiddlex June 12, 2026

Kuwait’s security market is entering a new phase of development. Driven by Vision 2035, large-scale infrastructure projects, and ongoing modernization efforts across both the public and private sectors, the country is creating new opportunities for security technology providers across multiple verticals. By: Roman Ivankovic; E-mail: editorial@asmideast.com Unlike

PSIM in 2026: Interpreting Reality Without a Magic Wand

xmiddlex June 12, 2026

Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) platforms are no longer evaluated by the number of systems they can connect. Instead, the focus is on their ability to reliably transform fragmented infrastructure into an integrated operational environment. As PSIM matures through real-world deployments, interoperability is defined less by connectivity and more by data

Interview: Peter Strom, President & CEO, March Networks & VIVOTEK

xmiddlex June 12, 2026

March Networks and VIVOTEK will, as part of Delta’s newly established Building Automation Business Group, operate together within the security solutions division. The goal is to bring all components of security solutions into a single integrated platform, enabling end users to access and monitor all information in one place. By: Damir Muharemovic; E-mail:

a&s Middle East No.21

xmiddlex June 11, 2026

DIGITAL ISSUE DIGITAL ISSUE

Designing PAVA for Worship Spaces

xmiddlex April 24, 2026

Walk into any house of worship in the Middle East, and the acoustic challenge is immediate. Domed interiors and marble prayer halls were built for awe, not intelligibility. The best PAVA deployments operate invisibly, delivering clarity under normal conditions and reliability when it matters most. By: Fatima Al Husseiny; E-mail: editorial@asmideast.com The Middle East’s

How the Gulf Security Market Is Adapting Under Pressure

xmiddlex April 24, 2026

As regional uncertainty persists, Gulf security operators are responding not with reactive procurement but with deliberate investment in integrated platforms, AI-driven analytics, and operational resilience, building systems designed to perform under pressure, not just respond to it. By: Roman Ivanković; E-mail: editorial@asmideast.com The Gulf security market has long

Interview: Carlos Garcia, Sales Director, ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Middle East

xmiddlex April 24, 2026

Within the Middle East, wireless locking solutions—particularly SMARTair and Aperio—have proven to be among the most popular and best‑performing within ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions. Their success is driven by a combination of flexibility, scalability, and ease of integration, which are critical requirements in the region’s project‑based environments. By: Damir Muharemovic;