Qatar’s Rapid Digital Growth Opens Doors to Cyber Attacks

Editorial November 4, 2024

By Mirza Bahić As Qatar’s rapid digitization fuels its transformation, the nation faces rising cyber threats, with over 5.1 million attacks in 2022 alone, prompting the launch of the National Cyber Security Strategy 2024-2030 to solidify its position as a global leader in cybersecurity. As

Five Guinness World Records Are Testament to Our Cybersecurity Excellence

Editorial October 17, 2024

In an interview with a&s Middle East, Eng Badar Al Salehi, Head of Oman National CERT and the ITU-Arab Regional Cybersecurity Center, discusses the significance of cybersecurity in the Middle East’s digital economy, global collaborations, and the objectives of aligning cybersecurity with Oman’s Vision 2040 By: Mirza Bahić a&s Middle East: What are the key

Iris ID’s Biometrics Are Second Only to DNA in Accuracy

Editorial October 2, 2024

In an exclusive interview with a&s Middle East, Mohammed Murad, Vice President of Global Sales and Business Development at Iris ID, talks about his company’s pioneering technologies, the fusion of face and iris biometrics, and their global impact on security technology a&s Middle East: Can you tell us about your career journey and how you came to […]

How Saudi Arabia Is Turning Cybersecurity into Economic Engine

Editorial September 27, 2024

Growing recognition of cybersecurity as a vital economic driver has pushed the sector’s expansion in the Kingdom beyond the usual confines of national security, making it foster innovation, encourage investment, and create job opportunities The cybersecurity sector in Saudi Arabia is witnessing substantial growth. Now, that would be just an ordinary headline to make

Solar Power: Rising Sun in Security Market

Editorial July 9, 2024

With the abundance of solar-powered cameras on the market, protecting your off-grid home or business premises has never been easier or more affordable Most cameras today are easy to install and allow you to monitor indoor spaces, perimeters, and outdoor areas from anywhere. However, those are all ideal scenarios. What if you need to place […]

Next-Gen Data Center Security: The AI and Biometrics Advantage

Editorial July 9, 2024

Powered by biometrics and AI, security technologies that protect data centers can ensure that only authorized personnel access sensitive data and infrastructure, significantly enhancing the overall security framework of data centers By: ASMAG In the fast-evolving realm of data center security, advancements in biometric technologies are crucial for balancing robust security

Reliable Digital Access Requires Mechanical Innovation and Experience

Editorial June 15, 2024

Kelly Gill, Chief Technology Officer at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA, discusses the critical role of mechanical technology as an enabler for the latest innovations in digital access. A rapid process of digitalization in access and security technologies is underway. But electronics are not a replacement for – but a complement to – robust, secure, […]

Biometrics in healthcare: openness and security in one package

xmiddlex May 15, 2024

How can security and openness in access control be reconciled in modern healthcare institutions? The answer lies in new technologies that no longer require healthcare institutions to make unfavorable compromises between openness to patients and their safety. By: Mirza Bahic; E-mail: mirza.bahic@asmideast.com Access control in the healthcare sector is burdened with a

ISNR 2024: ISNR Unites Nations Now to Build Security of Tomorrow

xmiddlex May 15, 2024

As a global forum, ISNR 2024 brings together participants to accelerate the transformation of their national security systems into components of a global defense against all types of threats, promoting proactive readiness and the collaboration-innovation axis By: Ali Ayoub Greetings to all attendees of the eighth edition of the International Exhibition for National

Interview: We Are Leading the Middle East’s Transition from Plastic Cards to Mobile-First

xmiddlex May 15, 2024

In an exclusive interview with a&s Middle East, Samir Cherif, Senior Director and Regional Business Head at HID Middle East and Africa, discusses the growing demand for advanced security solutions in the Middle East, highlighting the intersection of technological innovation, sustainability, and convenience in shaping the region’s security landscape a&s Middle