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Smart Building Expo 2023: Even More Room for Innovation

Editorial September 25, 2023

At a particularly favourable time for the sector, the event is getting ready for its fourth edition with plenty of special areas and training events Milan, 19 September 2023. For a supply chain with enormous potential, an exhibition capable of supporting and training professionals in the

“The Garage”, Ecosystem for Startups, Introduced in Saudi Arabia

Editorial September 25, 2023

Photo: Maaal.com Saudi Arabia recently presented the newest part of the flourishing ecosystem, named “The Garage”. It’s located within the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology and spans at 28,000 square meters, which warranted the title of the largest innovation district in the Middle East, according to the Saudi Gazette. This innovation district, formerly […]

Cam-Motion Door: Everyone Should be Able to Open Doors in Comfort

Editorial September 25, 2023

At every step of a building design or specification process, stakeholders have a choice. Decisions made at this stage materially impact the building experience far in the future. For this reason, many regulations aim to protect the accessibility rights of all kinds of users, young and old, ambulant or wheelchair-using. One key European guidance document […]

Cyberattack Attempt on Kuwait’s Ministry of Finance

Editorial September 19, 2023

On Monday morning, Kuwait’s Ministry of Finance experienced a cyberattack on its systems, which activated its security and protection protocols. According to the Kuwait News Agency, this incident led to the disconnection and isolation of hardware devices. The ministry reassured that the attempted hack did not have an impact on salary transfer procedures. The Kuwait

UAE Introduces Nuha ChatGPT-Powered Concierge

Editorial September 19, 2023

Nuha, a virtual hospitality concierge, was released by UAE-based Address Hotels and Resorts, according to Gulf Business. It was developed in-house and made its first appearance at the Addres Downtown Hotel in Dubai. Address Hotels and Resorts is now the pioneering luxury hospitality group in the UAE to harness AI custom-designed for the hospitality sector. […]

Why IoT Matters in Physical Security

xmiddlex September 18, 2023

What is IoT and why does it matter? Getting a right answer to this question means understanding how cloud, cybersecurity, unification, and AI can impact the success of your IoT journey. Source: Genetec, E-mail: editorial@asmideast.com Did you know that there will be a projected 30 billion Internet of Things (IoT) devices in use by 2030? […]

a&s Meddle East No.4

xmiddlex September 18, 2023

DIGITAL ISSUE EDITORIAL DIGITAL ISSUE EDITORIAL a&s ME: Your Passport to the Heart of Middle Eastern Security Welcome to the fourth edition of a&s Middle East magazine, your trusted source for the latest developments in the dynamic world of security and technology across the Middle East region. With this issue under our belt, want our […]

Smart glass: where aesthetics, discretion, and security converge

xmiddlex September 17, 2023

Although the first experimental implementations of smart glass date back to the 1960s, its mass commercial use began a few decades later. Due to its multiple applications in different verticals, this technology is attracting more attention today By: Nermin Kabahija; E-mail: redakcija@asadria.com Smart glass is also known as intelligent or electrochromic glass. It is a […]

Insight into Regulation of Private Security Industry in Dubai

Editorial September 15, 2023

H.E. Khalifa Ibrahim Al Saleis, CEO & Executive Director of SIRA, describes the laws and the security landscape of Dubai that are both moving forward at great speed The Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) is a Dubai government organization responsible for the regulation and supervision of the private security industry in Dubai. Its main aim is […]

How Do We Revolutionize Cybersecurity?

Editorial September 14, 2023

Cyberattacks are increasingly common and costly, and all organizations are vulnerable. Last year, Statista reported that over 493.33 million ransomware attacks were detected by organizations worldwide, and Tekspace reported that global cyberattacks increased by 38% in 2022. IBM estimated that the global average data breach in 2022 cost $4.35 million Cyberattack protection