UNESCO Approves Granting Centre for AI Research & Ethics

Editorial November 27, 2023

At its 42nd session, held during the 16th of November 2023, the UNESCO General Conference officially approved the granting of the International Center for AI Research and Ethics (ICAIRE), based in Riyadh, to be designated as a Category 2 Center under its supervision According to the Saudi Press

Masdar City Free Zone Launches AI Business Package for Tech Innovation

Editorial November 27, 2023

Masdar City, a sustainable urban community in the UAE, recently unveiled a new AI business package designed specifically for startups specializing in artificial intelligence. This initiative is part of the collaboration between Masdar City and the Mohamed bin Zayed University of AI (MBZUAI), aimed at fostering AI development within the local area. Under this arrangement,

Threat and Risk Landscapes Are Evolving

Editorial November 27, 2023

Criminals adapt quickly and so must the security industry, we all need to focus on anticipating future threats By HE. Khalifa Ibrahim Al Saleis, CEO, SIRA In the past the security industry across the globe has been reactive, for instance, if a crime/incident has taken place, we add countermeasures to stop this recurring. Criminals adapt […]

ISE 2024 Highlights Key Technologies for Building Automation and Security Solutions

Editorial November 22, 2023

ISE 2024 takes place at the Fira Barcelona Gran Via from 30 Jan – 2 Feb 2024. This special 20th anniversary edition is set to be the biggest event yet, as ISE celebrates two decades of pro AV and systems integration excellence.  Since it began in 2004, Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) – the world’s premier […]

Resecurity Inc. Opens Office in Bahrain

Editorial November 22, 2023

Resecurity Inc., a cybersecurity and intelligence firm headquartered in Los Angeles, USA, has inaugurated its latest office in Manama, Bahrain, in partnership with the Bahrain Economic Development Board. This new office in Manama will serve the region along with Resecurity’s affiliated branches throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). In its inaugural year, the

MIBA – New International Hub for the Building Sector

Editorial November 22, 2023

The first edition of MIBA-Milan International Building Alliance closed at Fiera Milano with more than 80,000 professional operators; the event combined four exhibitions dedicated to the sustainable and smart evolution of buildings and cities, consolidating its position as a new international reference hub for the sectors in the four twice-yearly appointments: horizontal

Intersec 2024 to Commemorate Its 25-Year Milestone Edition With A Record Number Of Exhibitors

Editorial November 22, 2023

Intersec 2024 is to commemorate a 25-year milestone edition in the region with a record-high number of exhibitors. Exhibitor numbers will be 20% higher than in 2023, reinforcing the importance of safety, security, and fire safety technology in the MENA region. Anticipating a 20% Increase in the Number of Exhibitors The organizer of Intersec 2024, […]

Emirates and Boeing Sign MoU for Drones and AR in Aircraft Maintenance

Editorial November 20, 2023

Photo: Emirates.com Emirates Airlines and Boeing have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on November 16th in Dubai. The objective was to utilise advanced digital technologies and further enhance improvements in maintenance operations. According to the Emirates statement, the focus is on aircraft inspections with the help of drones and the use of virtual and augmented

AMG Introduces World’s Smallest 90W PoE Gigabit Media Converter

Editorial November 20, 2023

AMG Systems of the United Kingdom and USA introduced the AMG260M industrially hardened, ultra-compact fiber optic Gigabit Ethernet media converter. Available as both non-PoE models as well as PoE models with IEEE802.3at 30W or IEEE802.3bt 60/90W PoE or PoE-powered models. The AMG260M PoE PSE models are suitable for powering the latest high-power requirement PoE IP […]

ASSA ABLOY’s eCLIQ Smart Key Wins Prestigious 2023 Awards

Editorial November 20, 2023

More than 700 international brands competed for the renowned PLUS X AWARD this year. International and independent expert jurors selected the 2023 winners in the world’s largest innovation prize for technology, sport and lifestyle, across more than 80 industries*. ASSA ABLOY’s eCLIQ smart key-based access control solution was among them. The PLUS X AWARD is […]