TRASSIR & Suprema: Enhancing Security through Unified Access and Surveillance – a Middle East Perspective

Editorial May 20, 2025

In the Middle East, where security standards must address diverse challenges – from safeguarding critical infrastructure to managing high-traffic commercial zones – the demand for integrated, intelligent security systems continues to grow. In many facilities across the region, access control

Level Up Your Home Security: Introducing Built-in Cyber Protection

Editorial May 20, 2025

Reinforcing its leadership in digital-first insurance, GIG Gulf now offers cyber-fraud cover as a standard feature of its home insurance policies GIG Gulf, a leading insurance provider in the MENA region, is raising the bar for personal protection with the launch of the UAE’s first home insurance product that includes cyber-fraud cover as standard. This […]

UAE Announces New Cybersecurity Rules for Drones

Editorial May 19, 2025

The UAE Cybersecurity Council (CSC) has unveiled the nation’s first comprehensive Drone Cybersecurity Guidelines These were developed in strategic partnership with Reach Digital—a subsidiary of Reach Group specialising in digital transformation and cybersecurity innovation—and Shieldworkz, a cybersecurity firm focused on operational technology (OT), the Internet of Things

Hikvision Partners with Noctoptics to Create Next-generation Smart Parking Lots

Editorial May 19, 2025

Hikvision has partnered with Canadian reseller, Noctoptics, to create intelligent parking lot solutions based on Hikvision technologies. The first collaboration is a product called NoctoPark, which is a software platform designed to boost car parking efficiency and revenue, whilst optimizing the use of parking spaces. It is an extremely flexible system which can be

HUMAIN and NVIDIA Announce Strategic Partnership to Build AI Factories of Future in KSA

Editorial May 19, 2025

HUMAIN, the new full AI value chain subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, announced a landmark strategic partnership with NVIDIA, the world leader in AI computing infrastructure, to drive the next wave of artificial intelligence development. The two organizations will leverage NVIDIA platforms and expertise to establish Saudi Arabia as a global leader in

Qualcomm and e& Collaborate on AI at Edge to Drive Transformation in UAE

Editorial May 19, 2025

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and e& announced a strategic collaboration to help drive technological development and commercialization across a broad range of advanced connectivity, 5G and edge AI technologies in an effort to accelerate the digital transformation for the government, enterprise and industrial sectors. Edge computing refers to processing data closer to

SDAIA Supports Makkah Route Initiative with Technical Services at 11 International Airports to Facilitate Pilgrims’ Journey

Editorial May 16, 2025

The Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA) has enhanced 11 international airports in 7 countries selected for the Makkah Route Initiative for 1446 AH, implemented by the Ministry of Interior in collaboration with several government entities. These upgrades employ cutting-edge digital technologies powered by data and AI. SDAIA’s ongoing efforts aim to support the initiative

How TRASSIR Reduces Losses and Boosts Efficiency in the Middle Eastby Revolutionizing Retail Security with AI

Editorial May 16, 2025

TRASSIR’s AI-powered video analytics help Middle Eastern retailers combat theft, prevent fraud, and enhance operational efficiency in a rapidly growing market The retail industry in the Middle East is experiencing rapid growth, driven by rising consumer demand, large-scale shopping malls, and expanding supermarket chains. However, with this growth comes increased security

Axis Communication: Going green & Powering Future of AI in Data Centre

Editorial May 15, 2025

Joe Morgan, Business Development Manager for Critical Infrastructure, Americas at Axis Communications, explores the power that data centers hold to change the way the world thinks about energy and sustainability in the AI era AI’s speed to market has been incredibly fast, and it’s growing even faster. Generative AI is becoming understood, widely used and […]

HID: Access Control Considerations for SMBs in the Middle East

Editorial May 15, 2025

Small businesses face unique challenges in balancing tight budgets with the need for robust security, and mobile access control offers an effective, cost-efficient solution to help build a strong security foundation. By: Sam Cherif, Senior Director & Regional Business Head of the Middle East at HID News headlines are often dominated by major cyberattacks and […]