METCO and Smiths Detection Announce Opening of New Assembly and Manufacturing Facility in Saudi Arabia

Editorial December 31, 2025

METCO, with partner Smiths Detection, announces that the opening of its new state-of-the-art Assembly and Manufacturing Facility, designed to assemble, commission, and manufacture advanced screening solutions (including Smiths Detection’s industry-leading X-ray screening products), is scheduled

Saudi NCA Launches Tahqaq Service

Editorial December 30, 2025

The National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) has launched the (Tahqaq) service, which aims to enable members of society to interact safely and proactively with circulated links by instantly verifying their trustworthiness before visiting them. This comes as part of NCA’s strategic efforts to empower individuals to enhance their cybersecurity. NCA explained that the Tahqaq

Intersec 2026 to Highlight Importance of Early Embedded Security in Gulf Megaproject Resilience

Editorial December 30, 2025

Intersec 2026 will demonstrate how integrating security from the outset can serve as a strategic enabler for the Gulf’s rapidly growing giga-developments during the International Security Leaders’ Summit, which takes place from 12-14 January at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Speaking ahead of his participation in a panel titled Regional Vision, Global Solutions: Embedding

Brivo and Eagle Eye Networks Merge Creating the Largest AI Cloud-Native Physical Security Company

Editorial December 30, 2025

Brivo and Eagle Eye Networks have announced a strategic merger that will form the world’s largest AI-driven, cloud-native physical security company. The combined organisation will operate under the Brivo name and deliver a fully integrated cloud platform covering access control, video surveillance, and AI-powered security intelligence. The merger brings together two

SDAIA to Host Fourth Global AI Summit in September 2026 under Royal Patronage

Editorial December 30, 2025

The Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA) will host the fourth edition of the Global AI Summit in Riyadh from September 15 to 17, 2026, under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the SDAIA Board of Directors. The summit is […]

Kaspersky Warns of Surge in Phishing Emails Using Malicious QR Codes

Editorial December 30, 2025

Cybersecurity company Kaspeersky has reported a sharp rise in phishing emails containing malicious QR codes, highlighting a growing tactic used by cybercriminals to bypass traditional email security controls and target employees. According to the company’s latest findings, detections of phishing emails with QR codes increased dramatically from 46,969 in August to

Dubai Leverages Advanced Security Technologies for New Year’s Eve 2026 Celebrations

Editorial December 29, 2025

Dubai’s Event Security Committee (ESC) has confirmed full readiness of its security, organisational, and service plans for the New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations, with advanced security technologies at the core of operations to ensure public safety and seamless event delivery. The announcement was made during a press conference at Dubai Civil Defence Headquarters, attended

NCA Issues ‘Cybersecurity Controls for Private Sector Entities Without Critical Infrastructure’

Editorial December 29, 2025

The National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) has issued a document titled “Cybersecurity Controls for Private Sector Entities Without Critical Infrastructure”. The document aims to establish minimum cybersecurity controls for private-sector entities that do not operate critical infrastructure, reduce cybersecurity risks arising from internal and external threats,

Abu Dhabi Deploys AI and Satellite Technology to Detect Illegal Waste Dumping

Editorial December 29, 2025

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has launched a pilot project that uses artificial intelligence and satellite imagery to identify and monitor illegal waste dumping sites across the emirate, marking a first-of-its-kind initiative in the UAE. According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), the project integrates advanced AI algorithms with satellite image analysis to

Zenitel Returns to Intersec Dubai

Editorial December 26, 2025

Zenitel will once again present its solutions at one of the world’s leading security trade fairs – Intersec Dubai, taking place from January 12 to 14 at the Dubai World Trade Center. During the three-day exhibition, Zenitel’s team will showcase its Unified Critical Communication concept at Stand S2-F19, with a focus on reliable, secure, and […]