ASSA ABLOY to Acquire Gunnebo Entrance Control

Editorial August 5, 2026

Gunnebo Group has entered into an agreement to sell its Gunnebo Entrance Control business to ASSA ABLOY, expanding the access solutions company’s presence in the entrance control market. The transaction is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary regulatory

Communication Comes First. Everything Else Follows

Editorial July 30, 2026

I arrived in Salzburg expecting to see how a manufacturer builds intercom systems. I left with a completely different impression. Behind every demonstration was a simple philosophy: in mission-critical environments, communication always comes first. Over the next hours, I discovered why Commend has spent more than fifty years perfecting something most of us rarely think

Record Growth in Visitors and Exhibitors Exceeds Expectations

Editorial July 30, 2026

The 2026 edition recorded a 19% increase in the number of exhibitors, reaching 253 companies compared to the previous edition. The total exhibition space also grew by 17%, reaching 28,000 square meters. National companies accounted for 60% of the total exhibitors, while international companies represented 40%. By: ISNR Marketing Team E-mail: marketing@isnrabudhabi.com The

Reinventing Construction Site Security

Editorial July 30, 2026

Securing active construction sites is rarely straightforward, particularly when projects span large areas and site layouts change almost daily. On a construction project in Ireland, Reconeyez addressed these challenges by replacing conventional surveillance methods with a fully wireless solution that delivered mobility, long battery life, and improved operational

Evolving Infrastructure and the New Visibility Imperative

Editorial July 30, 2026

As infrastructure across the Middle East becomes more interconnected, organizations need more than isolated access control, visitor management, and asset tracking systems. Integrated RFID, BLE, and IoT platforms are helping turn fragmented operational data into continuous visibility, stronger coordination, and real-time intelligence By: Praveen Perumal, Business Business

A Fast-Track Path to Mobile Access and Security

Editorial July 30, 2026

Mobile access is becoming the new standard in physical security, but many organizations still hesitate because of perceived complexity. HID’s latest approach removes these barriers by enabling a fast, cost-effective migration using existing infrastructure. By: Sam Cherif, Senior Director and Head of MEA, HID E-mail: PACSGlobalMarcom@hidglobal.com When managing a building,

Advancing the Future of Access Control in the Middle East

Editorial July 30, 2026

With increasing regulatory requirements, evolving security threats and the growing adoption of cloud-connected technologies, organisations across the Middle East are seeking solutions that deliver greater intelligence, flexibility and operational efficiency. ASSA ABLOY is helping customers address these evolving requirements through Primo, a next-generation access control

Multimodal Access Control Is the Answer to Evolving Threats

Editorial July 25, 2026

Critical infrastructure and organizations face increasing threats as physical breaches and cyberattacks grow more sophisticated and interconnected. Traditional security measures like badges, passwords, and PINs often fall short. Implementing biometrics can play an important role in combatting these attacks By: Mohammed Murad, Chief Revenue Officer Global Sales and Business

The Future of Technology Procurement in the AI Era

Editorial July 25, 2026

Selecting the right technology is no longer simply about comparing products and prices. In the AI era, successful procurement depends on choosing platforms that can continuously evolve through software, integration and innovation. By: Loubna Tabbara, Marketing and Sales Director, Tabbara Electronics E-mail: pr@tabbara-electronics.com Technology has evolved from standalone

Cybersecurity in the Middle East: A New Era of Resilience

Editorial July 25, 2026

Nearly half of all cyberattacks recorded across Mastercard’s EEMEA region over the past year targeted the Middle East. That single figure says more about the region’s strategic weight than any report could. Cybersecurity here is no longer a background concern — it is changing as fast as the geopolitics, the technology, and the money behind […]