Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority and e& Partnered to Activate Early Fire Detection Systems in Homes

Editorial May 26, 2025

The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority and e& have partnered to activate early fire detection systems in homes by installing, operating and managing the “Hassantuk for Homes” electronic system, thereby enhancing preventive safety standards within homes across the UAE capital. The partnership

CST Unveils ICT Readiness Plan to Ensure Seamless 1446 Hajj Season

Editorial May 26, 2025

Source: SPA The Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST) has announced the operational readiness of the information and communication technology (ICT) sector for the 1446 Hajj season, with the unlimited support and empowerment of Saudi Arabia’s wise leadership. The efforts are also conducted under the direct supervision of Minister of Communications and

UAE’s $3.7b Tech Economy Takes Spotlight in GITEX EUROPE

Editorial May 24, 2025

Source: WAM Europe’s largest inaugural tech, startup, and digital investment event, GITEX EUROPE x AI Everything, was held at Messe Berlin this week, with the UAE’s innovation taking centre stage. The three-day show, which concludes today, brought together more than 1,400 exhibitors, 600 top global investors, and over 500 speakers from 100-plus countries, together marking

MOBOTIX: AI-Powered Sensors Are Revolutionizing Patient Safety

Editorial May 23, 2025

Imagine a world where hospital rooms are monitored in real-time to prevent falls, where healthcare providers can focus on delivering care instead of glancing at screens, and where every incident is caught before it becomes a crisis. This is the revolutionary impact of AI-powered video analytics in healthcare. Improving patient safety remains a top concern […]

Google Launches Second ‘AI First’ Accelerator for MENA, Turkiye Startups

Editorial May 23, 2025

Google announced the launch of its second “Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First” programme for the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkiye (MENA-T). The 12-week, equity-free programme is designed to empower the most promising Seed to Series A startups that are harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, providing them with the essential infrastructure,

Suprema Achieves EN 60839 Certification for High-Security Access Control

Editorial May 22, 2025

Suprema, a global leader in AI-powered access control and security solutions, has achieved EN 60839-11-1:2013 Grade 3 certification, applicable to BioStar2 Access Control software and its access control hardware: door controllers, readers, and peripherals. This certification is a prestigious European security standard recognized by the ISO (International Organization for

THRIVE for a Better Future: Hikvision 2024 ESG practices guided by ‘Tech for Good’

Editorial May 22, 2025

In April 2025, Hikvision published its 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, marking the seventh consecutive year of transparently sharing our ESG commitments and practices. For the first time, we introduce a new sustainability philosophy to guide our ESG practices: ‘THRIVE’. With “Tech for Good” at its core, THRIVE focuses

Port of Fujairah Embarks on 5-Year Digital Transformation with Endava to Deliver World-Class Efficiency and Transparency

Editorial May 22, 2025

The Port of Fujairah has signed a strategic agreement with Endava (NYSE: DAVA), to spearhead a comprehensive digital transformation initiative aimed at unifying and modernising the port’s operational landscape. This initiative, which spans five years and is structured in six progressive modules, will introduce cutting-edge digital solutions to optimise vessel call

ASSA ABLOY: Product Design for Safer and More Open World

Editorial May 22, 2025

Increasingly, customers see access control and security systems as integral to their premises. As a result, they expect the same attention to detail and design principles they find in other building products, in both the commercial and the residential sectors. The industry needs better design thinking to meet these changing demands. ‘Product design’ of course […]

Electric Locks Are Vital Component in Creating a Secure, Integrated Digital Access Solution

Editorial May 22, 2025

To protect the important openings in their buildings, organizations need locks they can trust. This means more than just strength and attack resistance – although these are of course critical. They also need connectivity: efficient integration with existing systems to help facilities managers face challenges in the evolving physical and cyber-security landscape. An