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Designing PAVA for Worship Spaces

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

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

United by Safety: Three Brands, One Mission at Intersec 2026

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Feature Story: Fire Safety As the Middle East construction boom drives demand for advanced fire safety systems, three brands within the Bosch portfolio demonstrate how integrated detection, alarm, and evacuation technologies address the region’s unique challenges at Intersec 2026. By: Mirza Bahic mirza.bahic@asmideast.com As the Middle East continues its rapid

Inside the Transformation of Airport X-Ray Screening

AI, CT, and connected screening ecosystems are redefining the security lane. With automated detection, modular architectures, predictive maintenance, and biometric-linked passenger journeys, airport X-ray scanners are evolving into intelligent platforms that reshape how airports manage risk, efficiency, and compliance. By: Mirza Bahic; E-mail: mirza.bahic@asmideast.com For

Building the Backbone of a Post-Oil Future

When Qatar unveiled its National Vision 2030, the message was unambiguous: the country’s hydrocarbon windfall would not last forever, and it intended to be ready. Fifteen years later, that vision has translated into one of the most ambitious infrastructure buildouts in the Gulf. With it, a security and safety market that has quietly become essential […]

Touchless by Design: The Rise of Contactless Biometrics

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Across banking, healthcare, and government, organizations are embracing contactless biometrics for faster, safer, and more convenient authentication. The touch-free revolution is reshaping how we prove who we are. By: Mirza Bahic E-mail: mirza.bahic@asmideast.com The pandemic put contactless biometrics in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons, but it turned out to be

Inside Saudi Arabia’s Double-Digit Security and Safety Boom

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Saudi Arabia’s security market is experiencing unprecedented transformation, driven by Vision 2030 mega-projects and advanced technologies. From smart city infrastructure to critical energy facilities, the Kingdom is rapidly adopting surveillance, access control, and fire safety systems. Industry executives reveal how this evolution is reshaping everything from mobile

Is a Drone Right for Your Perimeter Security? A Complete Guide

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While the concept of using drones for perimeter security gained traction in 2023, the landscape in 2025 has undergone a fundamental change. We’ve moved beyond simple aerial surveillance to fully autonomous, AI-driven security operations. Piše: Prasanth Aby Thomas, ASMAG Consultant Editor For physical security installers and integrators, the question is no longer if

AI transforms access control industry, but challenges remain

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Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the access control industry, promising smarter and more autonomous security systems. From biometric authentication at the edge to voice-driven analytics and agentic intelligence, vendors and integrators are racing to incorporate machine learning into security workflows. But even as adoption grows, industry leaders acknowledge

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