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Designing PAVA for Worship Spaces

xmiddlex April 24, 2026

Walk into any house of worship in the Middle East, and the acoustic challenge is immediate. Domed interiors and marble prayer halls were built for awe, not intelligibility. The best PAVA deployments operate invisibly, delivering clarity under normal conditions and reliability when it matters

How the Gulf Security Market Is Adapting Under Pressure

xmiddlex April 24, 2026

As regional uncertainty persists, Gulf security operators are responding not with reactive procurement but with deliberate investment in integrated platforms, AI-driven analytics, and operational resilience, building systems designed to perform under pressure, not just respond to it. By: Roman Ivanković; E-mail: editorial@asmideast.com The Gulf security market has long

Interview: Carlos Garcia, Sales Director, ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Middle East

xmiddlex April 24, 2026

Within the Middle East, wireless locking solutions—particularly SMARTair and Aperio—have proven to be among the most popular and best‑performing within ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions. Their success is driven by a combination of flexibility, scalability, and ease of integration, which are critical requirements in the region’s project‑based environments. By: Damir Muharemovic;

a&s Middle East No.20

xmiddlex April 24, 2026

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AURA Appoints Andy Fort as Operations Director to Strengthen UK Delivery

Editorial April 24, 2026

AURA UK, a security technology company democratising access to rapid security response, is delighted to announce the appointment of Andy Fort as Operations Director Fort joins AURA at a key stage in its UK growth, as the company continues to scale its on-demand security response network across the country, supporting both residential and commercial customers […]

Digitalizing Access Management for Lockers and Cabinets

Editorial April 24, 2026

In busy offices, gyms, schools, hospitals, or co-working spaces, nobody wants to leave their belongings lying around, risking loss or theft. It often makes sense to provide space users with secure locker access. However, managing physical locker keys eats up staff time. Coin-operated lockers are inconvenient in an increasingly cashless world. The solution: digital access

Airporti Di Roma Expands Outsight’s Physical AI Deployment at Fiumicino Airport

Editorial April 23, 2026

Aeroporti di Roma is scaling up Outsight’s Spatial Intelligence platform across nearly all common-use areas in the Schengen zone at Rome Fiumicino Airport, aiming to improve passenger flow visibility, operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making. Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) and Outsight have announced a major expansion of their collaboration at Rome Fiumicino

Uniview Introduces New NVR User Interface for Faster and Easier Management

Editorial April 23, 2026

The updated interface is designed to streamline live monitoring, configuration, search and maintenance, while making advanced event setup faster and more intuitive for NVR user Uniview has introduced a new user interface for its NVR devices, aimed at improving video surveillance management through faster and more intuitive operation. The new UI features a modern visual

Genetec Report Spotlights Public Safety’s Push for Faster Response and Safer Operations

Editorial April 23, 2026

Genetec says public safety agencies are prioritising officer safety, situational awareness and quicker incident response as staffing shortages continue to strain operations Public safety agencies in North America are increasingly using physical security data to support officer safety, improve situational awareness and respond faster to emergencies, according to Genetec’s

UAE Central Bank Orders Banks To Stop Using WhatsApp For Financial Services

Editorial April 22, 2026

The Central Bank of the UAE has directed banks and licensed financial institutions to immediately stop using instant messaging platforms such as WhatsApp to provide financial services or handle customer data, citing fraud and data security risks The Central Bank of the UAE has ordered all banks and licensed financial institutions to cease using instant […]