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Core42 Appoints Former Google Executive Emma Cloney to Lead International Expansion

Editorial April 28, 2026

Appointment marks next phase of international growth as demand for sovereign AI accelerates Core42, a G42 company specializing in sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure, today announced the appointment of Emma Cloney as Senior Vice President, International Sales & Strategy and General

Resilience That Can Withstand Real-World Challenges

Editorial April 28, 2026

As access control systems become more deeply integrated with identity management platforms, HR systems, video surveillance, and cloud-based applications, the question of reliability during outages or data mismatches has become central for physical security professionals By: Prasanth Aby Thomas, Consultant Editor, asmag.com E-mail: editorial@asmideast.com For systems

Dubai Launches Unit to Monitor E-Scooters and Bikes

Editorial April 28, 2026

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority and Dubai Police have launched a new Personal Mobility Monitoring Unit to improve compliance with traffic rules and boost safety for users of bicycles and electric scooters across the emirate, WAM reported Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority and Dubai Police have jointly launched the Personal Mobility Monitoring Unit, a new […]

Beyon Cyber Named Region’s Fastest-Growing Cybersecurity Company Again

Editorial April 28, 2026

Based on a Beyon Group press release, Bahrain-based Beyon Cyber has been recognized by Deloitte as the region’s fastest-growing cybersecurity company for the fourth consecutive year, reinforcing its position as one of the Gulf’s standout cyber growth stories Beyon Cyber, part of the Beyon Group, has been recognized by Deloitte for the fourth straight year […]

Hader Security and Communications System: Compliant on Paper, Compromised in Reality

Editorial April 27, 2026

In large-scale security and communications projects, compliance often defines procurement, but it does not guarantee performance. The gap between specification and execution is where systems succeed or fail under real operating conditions. By: Abed Tabbara,Executive Vice President, Hader Security & Communications Systems E-mail: PR@hscsystem.com Many systems pass every

BMS as the Intelligence Layer Shaping Quality of Life and Investment

Editorial April 27, 2026

Building Management Systems across the EMEA region are moving beyond automation and evolving into integrated platforms shaped by data-driven intelligence. This shift comes as the very idea of the “intelligent” building is being redefined by stricter environmental regulation, growing cybersecurity demands, and rising user expectations. By: Mirza Bahic E-mail:

Genetec: How Modern Search Technology Is Changing Video Investigations

Editorial April 27, 2026

Intelligent search reflects a practical evolution in how video is used during investigations. Rather than changing what security teams do, it changes how quickly and confidently they can do it. By simplifying review workflows and reducing manual effort, intelligent search helps teams manage investigation workloads more effectively. By: Hassan Makki, Area Sales

HID Global: What Mobile Credential Adoption Curve Really Demands from Channel

Editorial April 27, 2026

Mobile credentials are slowly becoming the new standard in access control. Their growing adoption is shaped by security rather than convenience, reducing long-term operational costs, and the need to support hybrid environments where mobile and physical credentials coexist By: Sam Cherif, Senior Director, Middle East & Africa, ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions E-mail:

ISS Tech Transforms Port Security and Operations Across the Middle East

Editorial April 27, 2026

Seaports across the GCC are deploying the SecurOS® Video Intelligence Platform to unify cargo, vehicle, and security operations, enabling high-throughput logistics and real-time oversight within a single AI-driven environment. By: Sandy Issa, Marketing Manager, Middle East, Intelligent Security Systems E-mail: sandy.issa@issivs.com Major commercial seaports across the

Axis Communications: From Perimeter to Rack – Future of Physical Security

Editorial April 27, 2026

When it comes to security in data centers, cyberattacks very much dominate the headlines. But among the multiple heightening challenges caused by the AI-driven proliferation of facilities is the threat of physical security failures. Peter Dempsey from Axis explains how data center growth is transforming security needs By: Editorial, a&s Middle East E-mail: