ASSA ABLOY has acquired US-based Classic Brass, expanding its residential portfolio with premium, made-to-order cabinet and door hardware. ASSA ABLOY announced the acquisition of Classic Brass Inc., a manufacturer of premium architectural hardware based in Jamestown, New York. Founded in 1996,
Xperix has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi technology and security solutions provider Alyam Technical Trading to jointly pursue biometric identity, electronic document and border control projects across the Kingdom’s public sector. South Korean biometric technology company Xperix has entered into a strategic partnership with Alyam Technical Trading to
GCC-founded AI workforce company Shaffra has opened a regional headquarters in Azerbaijan, marking its first expansion beyond the Gulf. Shaffra said the new operation will serve the Caspian region and introduce three of its enterprise AI workforce solutions: AI Call Center, AI Sales Center and AI Project Manager. Shaffra develops autonomous AI workforce systems for […]
Photo: Emirates Dubai is highlighting its AI-powered biometric border systems, including a document-free corridor that has reduced average passenger processing time to just a few seconds. The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) recently showcased its smart travel ecosystem, which uses artificial intelligence and digital
UAE telecom operator e& UAE has integrated Agentic AI into its core business mobile and fixed connectivity plans, combining AI capabilities with secure connectivity and sovereign computing infrastructure. e& UAE said it is the first telecom provider in the region to embed Agentic AI directly into its core connectivity services, making the technology available
BIO-key International has partnered with Maktabi Tech to expand its PortalGuard identity and access management platform across Saudi Arabia’s education sector. The partnership will introduce BIO-key’s PortalGuard Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform to educational institutions in the Kingdom, combining BIO-key’s authentication technology with Maktabi Tech’s
Suprema is combining enterprise security management, cloud-native access control and AI-powered biometrics as it expands deployment options for organizations with different infrastructure requirements. The company’s current access control portfolio is structured around both centralized enterprise deployments and cloud-first environments, allowing organizations to select
Photo: HID HID, Soloinsight and Connected Technology Solutions have introduced a self-service visitor check-in kiosk combining document authentication, facial verification and visitor management for enterprise and critical infrastructure environments. The solution integrates HID’s ATOM document reader and U.ARE.U facial recognition module with Soloinsight’s CloudGate
Censys and Rilian have launched Operation Digital Shield in the UAE, combining internet intelligence and AI-powered security capabilities to strengthen protection of critical national infrastructure. The initiative, announced by Rilian, builds on a strategic partnership established by the two companies in December 2025 and is designed to help government agencies and
Intersec Saudi Arabia will take place from 16-18 November 2026 at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center, with over 25,000 visitors and more than 500 exhibitors expected. The Kingdom’s leading platform for security, safety and fire protection returns from 16–18 November 2026 at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center (RFECC), increasing exhibition space by


























