Egypt launches biometric SIM verification via apps

Editorial September 3, 2026

Egypt has begun rolling out biometric identity verification through mobile operator apps, extending remote identity checks to SIM purchases and electronic wallets. Egypt’s National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has launched a biometric digital identity system that allows mobile

Mahir Hodžić: AI Accelerates Security Processes, but Humans Must Remain Accountable

Editorial September 3, 2026

Artificial intelligence is already reshaping security operations, but technology alone cannot make organizations safer. Mahir Hodžić, owner of Global Security and chairman of the Adria and Bulgarian Security Summits, discusses where AI brings real value, why human accountability must remain central, and how the regional security industry can prepare for the next phase of

dormakaba Expands US Access Control With Azure Deal

Editorial September 3, 2026

dormakaba has acquired Azure Access Technology and Apollo Security, adding open-architecture access control technology to its US portfolio. The acquisition brings the operating businesses of Azure Access Technology and ADME Inc., which trades as Apollo Security, into dormakaba. The company said the deal will accelerate the development of next-generation access control

Security Essen 2026 Focuses on Counter-Drone Security

Editorial September 2, 2026

Security Essen 2026 will put drone detection, counter-drone systems and critical infrastructure protection at the center of two specialist conferences taking place during the September trade fair. Security Essen will host the European Drone Conference and the new Emergency Services Forum as part of its 2026 program at Messe Essen from September 22 to 25. […]

Invixium Names Zillion as Qatar Biometric Distributor

Editorial September 1, 2026

Invixium has appointed Zillion Solutions as a distributor for its Enterprise Series biometric solutions in Qatar, targeting small and mid-market organizations. The agreement will see Qatar-based Zillion Solutions distribute Invixium’s Enterprise Series, including the IXM ROSTO face and card reader and IXM TOUCH 3 fingerprint and card device. The systems support access

Motorola Completes $1.5B D-Fend Acquisition

Editorial September 1, 2026

Motorola Solutions has completed its $1.5 billion acquisition of counter-drone specialist D-Fend Solutions, adding RF cyber-takeover technology to its public safety and critical infrastructure portfolio. The acquisition gives Motorola Solutions access to D-Fend’s counter-unmanned aerial system technology, which is designed to detect, identify and take control of

UAE’s Falcon H1 Tops Sovereign AI Index

Editorial September 1, 2026

The Middle East led Counterpoint’s sovereign AI rankings in H1 2026, with UAE-developed Falcon H1 taking the top position. Counterpoint Research ranked UAE-developed Falcon H1 first in its 2026 Sovereign AI LLM Index. The Middle East also ranked as the most mature regional ecosystem in the first half of 2026. The study assessed more than […]

Powerus Wins $22.3M Middle East Counter-Drone Deal

Editorial August 31, 2026

A $22.3 million contract will deploy networked counter-drone technology to protect oil and gas infrastructure in the Middle East. U.S.-based Powerus has signed a commercial contract worth approximately $22.3 million to provide counter-UAS technology for critical energy infrastructure in the Middle East, according to a company announcement. Powerus did not disclose the

ScreenCheck Brings IDloop Scanner to UAE

Editorial August 31, 2026

Photo: IDloop ScreenCheck Middle East will bring IDloop’s FBI-certified contactless fingerprint scanner to the UAE and wider region. German biometrics company IDloop has partnered with ScreenCheck Middle East to bring its CFS flats 3D contactless fingerprint scanner to the UAE. ScreenCheck will distribute the technology to organizations across the region. The scanner is

70% of enterprises report identity security incidents

Editorial August 31, 2026

A FIDO Alliance and HID study finds a wide gap between enterprise confidence and the reality of managing physical and digital access. Seven in ten organizations experienced at least one identity-related security event in the past two years, according to a new FIDO Alliance and HID report. The research examines how enterprises manage physical and […]