Abu Dhabi launches central control room for autonomous vehicles

Editorial August 8, 2026

Abu Dhabi has launched a central control room to manage and monitor autonomous vehicle operations across the emirate, strengthening oversight as self-driving transport services continue to expand. The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) said the facility uses a centralized supervision system and

Al Ghurair Centre deploys AI-powered ANPR parking system

Editorial August 8, 2026

Al Ghurair Centre in Dubai is introducing a ticketless parking system based on AI-enabled automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technology as part of a five-year agreement with Parkin Company. The project combines established ANPR technology with digital parking management, vehicle access control and enforcement services. The deployment reflects a broader move toward

Dulsco deploys AI-powered monitoring across UAE fleet

Editorial August 6, 2026

Dulsco Group is expanding the use of telematics, in-vehicle cameras and AI-powered analytics across its UAE fleet as part of a wider program focused on driver safety and operational oversight. The company said all 454 vehicles in its fleet have already been equipped with telematics technology that monitors driving behaviors including speeding, harsh braking, acceleration

Oman: A Market Driven by Long-Term Value

Editorial July 25, 2026

The security and safety market in Oman is steadily maturing. Security is no longer viewed simply as a procurement category or a compliance requirement. It is increasingly becoming an operational capability embedded within critical infrastructure, public services and commercial development By: Roman Ivanković E-mail: editorial@asmideast.com Oman’s security market is

Genetec: Saudi Arabia Must Focus on Practical AI in Security

Editorial July 24, 2026

Saudi organisations should focus on practical, measurable applications of artificial intelligence rather than adopting the technology simply because of growing market interest, according to Genetec. The company says the Kingdom’s rapid investment in infrastructure is increasing the volume of video, sensor, alarm and incident data that security teams must manage,

Magna AI, Emaar Executive Partner on Sovereign AI Data Centers in Saudi Arabia

Editorial July 17, 2026

Magna AI and Emaar Executive have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to develop sovereign AI data center infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, supporting the Kingdom’s efforts to strengthen secure AI deployment, data sovereignty, and digital resilience, reports MenaTech. The memorandum of understanding was signed during the Global AI Show 2026 in Riyadh. Under the

Abu Dhabi Expands Sovereign AI Strategy with Microsoft Copilot Rollout

Editorial July 17, 2026

Abu Dhabi Government has announced the rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot across Abu Dhabi’s public sector, equipping tens of thousands of government employees with generative AI in their daily tools as the emirate advances its bid to become the world’s first AI-native government by 2027. The initiative standardises Microsoft 365 Copilot as the AI productivity

e& launches sovereign collaboration platform

Editorial June 29, 2026

e& UAE has launched OneWork, a cloud-based unified communication and collaboration platform designed to help organisations meet the UAE’s growing data sovereignty and regulatory compliance requirements. Developed, hosted and managed entirely within the UAE, the platform ensures that enterprise communications, data and workloads remain within the country. The

UAE Launches Major Agentic AI Transformation Across Public Services

Editorial June 22, 2026

The United Arab Emirates has announced one of the most ambitious public-sector AI deployments to date. Within two years, 50 percent of federal government operations, procedures and services will transition to agentic AI models. The announcement came at a workshop in Dubai organised by the Presidential Court and the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs. More than […]

Intersec Saudi Arabia names advisory committees for 2026 conference program

Editorial June 17, 2026

Intersec Saudi Arabia has appointed two advisory committees comprising senior industry experts to shape the conference agenda for its 2026 edition, with a focus on AI, cyber-physical security, resilience and next-generation fire protection. The committees will guide the Future Security Summit and the Fire Protection & Technology Summit, which will take place during