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Iris ID iA1000 multimodal biometric access control terminal with iris and facial recognition

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

Engineers reviewing project plans, illustrating AI technology procurement and long-term platform planning by Tabbara Electronics

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 resilience in the Middle East driven by geopolitical threats and AI

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 […]

ASSA ABLOY digital access solutions reduce security costs with wireless electronic locking and access control.

Six Ways Digital Access Reduces Costs for Businesses

Editorial July 25, 2026

Digital access delivers measurable value across key areas—from lower installation and operating costs to greater flexibility, stronger security, and a reduced total cost of ownership. By replacing manual processes with intelligent access management, organizations can now improve operational efficiency By: Thomas Schulz, Director & Head of Marketing DAS EMEIA, ASSA

Loubna Imenchal, Managing Director for the Middle East, Africa, Türkiye and Central Asia at Axis Communications

Interview: Loubna Imenchal, Managing Director for the Middle East, Africa, Türkiye, and Central Asia, Axis Communications

Editorial July 25, 2026

There is no more powerful endorsement than a customer sharing how technology has solved a real business challenge. Throughout my career, I have been impressed by how willing Axis customers are to share their experiences and collaborate with peers. That level of trust is something you build over many years, and it is one of […]

Counter-drone protection for critical infrastructure using layered airspace security around power infrastructure.

Counter-Drone Protection of Critical Infrastructure

Editorial July 25, 2026

Critical infrastructure operators can no longer treat drones as isolated nuisance devices. As small, low-flying, autonomous, and non-emitting drones become harder to detect and classify, counter-drone protection is moving toward layered airspace awareness, multi-sensor fusion, and carefully controlled mitigation. By: Mirza Bahic E-mail: editorial@asmideast.com

Gaurav Mahajan, Sales Director Middle East and Africa at ICT

Interview: Gaurav Mahajan, Sales Director Middle East and Africa, ICT

Editorial July 25, 2026

Access control has become one of the most strategic technology decisions a business can make. As buildings grow smarter and security expectations rise, manufacturers are being asked to deliver far more than a door opening system. To understand how this shift is playing out across the Middle East and Africa, we sat down with Gaurav […]

Illustration of converged physical and digital identity management with enterprise access control, HID and FIDO Alliance.

HID, FIDO expose enterprise identity security gap

Editorial July 24, 2026

A new report from HID and the FIDO Alliance has found that while organisations are confident in their identity security processes, many continue to experience access management failures and identity-related security incidents. The State of Physical and Digital Identity in the Enterprise report, based on a survey of 500 IT and cybersecurity decision-makers across North […]

Security operations center using AI-powered video surveillance and analytics in Saudi Arabia.

Genetec: Saudi Arabia Must Focus on Practical AI in Security

Editorial July 24, 2026

Saudi organisations should focus on practical, measurable applications of artificial intelligence rather than adopting the technology simply because of growing market interest, according to Genetec. The company says the Kingdom’s rapid investment in infrastructure is increasing the volume of video, sensor, alarm and incident data that security teams must manage,

Nedap AEOS access control platform illustrating identity-centric security and integrated physical access control

Nedap marks 25 years of AEOS access control

Editorial July 24, 2026

As AEOS marks its 25th anniversary, Nedap says the biggest lesson from two and a half decades of access control development is that long-term value comes from systems designed to adapt rather than remain static. Originally launched in 2000 as one of the first web-based physical access control platforms, AEOS has evolved alongside major changes […]