Video Surveillance: Today and Tomorrow

Editorial January 9, 2026

Security 50, 2025 – Novaira Insight Study Video surveillance continues to play a critical role in safeguarding people, assets, and infrastructure across the globe. In this interview, Josh Woodhouse, Lead Analyst and Founder of Novaira Insights, shares his insights on video surveillance

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

Editorial January 9, 2026

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

Intersec 2026 to Set the Stage for a Transformative Year

Editorial January 9, 2026

Letter from Show Director Intersec 2026 will cover 67,000 square metres and will welcome over 1,400 exhibitors from more than 60 countries. The scale indicates the level of demand; it also conveys a clear message: throughout our sectors, the demand for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and preparedness has reached unprecedented levels. By: Dishan Isaac, Show Director, […]

Security and Safety as a Structural Pillar of the UAE Growth Model

Editorial January 9, 2026

Setting the Standard The UAE security and safety market represents a mature, strategically vital ecosystem, with integrated systems and long-term investments supporting national growth. The country has deeply incorporated security into governance, urban planning, and national development frameworks. By: Roman Ivankovic E-mail: editorial@asmideast.com The security and

27th Edition of Intersec Opens in Dubai Next Week With the Largest Show to Date

Editorial January 9, 2026

Intersec 2026, the world’s leading platform for manufacturers and buyers in the security, safety and fire protection industries, opens next week for its 27th edition, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and Borders Security Council. Taking place from 12–14 January 2026 […]

AI Revolution in Physical Security: Navigating Innovation, Intelligence, and Governance

Editorial January 8, 2026

Security 50, 2025 The physical security industry is experiencing a fundamental transformation as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and IoT technologies converge to create intelligent, interconnected networks. By: Tommy Zhu, Principal Analyst, Physical Security, Omdia According to Omdia’s 2025 Video Surveillance & Analytics Report, the global video surveillance

Biometric Identity Verification Market Records Strong Growth Through 2030

Editorial January 8, 2026

According to the latest research by MarketsandMarkets, the global biometric identity verification market is experiencing robust growth, driven by accelerating digitalization and rising security requirements. The market, valued at USD 7.76 billion in 2024, is projected to reach USD 17.81 billion by 2030, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.9%. Key drivers

Genetec to Showcase the latest Innovations and Key Growth Drivers in Physical Security at Intersec 2026

Editorial January 8, 2026

Genetec, the global leader in enterprise physical security software, will demonstrate the latest innovations in unified physical security at Intersec 2026, taking place 12 to 14 January 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). As organizations across the Middle East continue to modernize and scale security operations in expanding urban, commercial, and critical

Ipsotek Launches VISuite Core to Transform Scalable AI-Video Analytics Deployments

Editorial January 7, 2026

Ipsotek, an Eviden business, today announced the launch of VISuite Core, a new AI-Video Analytics solution built around a carefully curated set of pre-built capabilities designed to address high-value use cases across large-scale deployments. Informed by extensive analysis of real-world operational environments, the solution is engineered to deliver measurable return on

Abu Dhabi’s TII Launches Falcon-H1 Arabic, Establishing the World’s Leading Arabic AI Model

Editorial January 6, 2026

The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has announced Falcon-H1 Arabic, a newly developed large language model built on a hybrid Mamba-Transformer architecture. Representing a complete departure from previous transformer-based versions, this new model establishes itself as the