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Shaffra expands beyond GCC with Azerbaijan AI hub

Editorial August 20, 2026

GCC-founded AI workforce company Shaffra has opened a regional headquarters in Azerbaijan, marking its first expansion beyond the Gulf. Shaffra said the new operation will serve the Caspian region and introduce three of its enterprise AI workforce solutions: AI Call Center, AI Sales Center and

Biometric passenger processing at Emirates Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport

Dubai puts AI-powered biometric travel back in focus

Editorial August 19, 2026

Photo: Emirates Dubai is highlighting its AI-powered biometric border systems, including a document-free corridor that has reduced average passenger processing time to just a few seconds. The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) recently showcased its smart travel ecosystem, which uses artificial intelligence and digital

e& UAE embeds Agentic AI into business connectivity

Editorial August 19, 2026

UAE telecom operator e& UAE has integrated Agentic AI into its core business mobile and fixed connectivity plans, combining AI capabilities with secure connectivity and sovereign computing infrastructure. e& UAE said it is the first telecom provider in the region to embed Agentic AI directly into its core connectivity services, making the technology available

BIO-key and Maktabi Tech partnership for identity security in Saudi Arabia’s education sector

BIO-key, Maktabi Tech partner on Saudi education security

Editorial August 19, 2026

BIO-key International has partnered with Maktabi Tech to expand its PortalGuard identity and access management platform across Saudi Arabia’s education sector. The partnership will introduce BIO-key’s PortalGuard Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform to educational institutions in the Kingdom, combining BIO-key’s authentication technology with Maktabi Tech’s

Suprema BioStar access control and security management platform

Suprema combines enterprise and cloud access control

Editorial August 18, 2026

Suprema is combining enterprise security management, cloud-native access control and AI-powered biometrics as it expands deployment options for organizations with different infrastructure requirements. The company’s current access control portfolio is structured around both centralized enterprise deployments and cloud-first environments, allowing organizations to select

HID, Soloinsight and CTS self-service visitor check-in kiosk

HID, Soloinsight and CTS launch identity-verified visitor kiosk

Editorial August 18, 2026

Photo: HID HID, Soloinsight and Connected Technology Solutions have introduced a self-service visitor check-in kiosk combining document authentication, facial verification and visitor management for enterprise and critical infrastructure environments. The solution integrates HID’s ATOM document reader and U.ARE.U facial recognition module with Soloinsight’s CloudGate

Illustration of Censys and Rilian Operation Digital Shield cybersecurity initiative in the UAE

Censys and Rilian launch UAE critical infrastructure initiative

Editorial August 18, 2026

Censys and Rilian have launched Operation Digital Shield in the UAE, combining internet intelligence and AI-powered security capabilities to strengthen protection of critical national infrastructure. The initiative, announced by Rilian, builds on a strategic partnership established by the two companies in December 2025 and is designed to help government agencies and

Saudi security officials visiting an exhibition stand at Intersec Saudi Arabia

Intersec Saudi Arabia 2026 returns with largest edition

Editorial August 17, 2026

Intersec Saudi Arabia will take place from 16-18 November 2026 at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center, with over 25,000 visitors and more than 500 exhibitors expected. The Kingdom’s leading platform for security, safety and fire protection returns from 16–18 November 2026 at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center (RFECC), increasing exhibition space by

iLOQ smart access technology used with a smartphone

iLOQ reports 14% revenue growth in first half of 2026

Editorial August 17, 2026

Photo: iLOQ iLOQ reported 14% revenue growth in the first half of 2026, reaching EUR 65.0 million as demand for its battery-free smart access solutions continued across residential, commercial and critical infrastructure markets. According to iLOQ’s first-half results, revenue increased from EUR 57.0 million in H1 2025, while adjusted EBITDA rose 7% to EUR 9.9 […]

Dubai business district representing Gallagher Security’s Middle East expansion

Gallagher Security launches direct Middle East entity

Editorial August 15, 2026

Photo: Mustafa Baadshah / Pexels Gallagher Security has established a new Middle East entity, moving from its long-standing distribution model to a fully company-owned direct operating presence in the region. Effective August 1, 2026, the transition represents a significant expansion of Gallagher’s regional operations, according to an official company announcement. The new