Digitalizing Access Management for Lockers and Cabinets

Editorial April 24, 2026

In busy offices, gyms, schools, hospitals, or co-working spaces, nobody wants to leave their belongings lying around, risking loss or theft. It often makes sense to provide space users with secure locker access. However, managing physical locker keys eats up staff time. Coin-operated lockers

UAE Central Bank Orders Banks To Stop Using WhatsApp For Financial Services

Editorial April 22, 2026

The Central Bank of the UAE has directed banks and licensed financial institutions to immediately stop using instant messaging platforms such as WhatsApp to provide financial services or handle customer data, citing fraud and data security risks The Central Bank of the UAE has ordered all banks and licensed financial institutions to cease using instant […]

a&s Middle East Marks Earth Day With a Call for Safer, Smarter and More Sustainable Living

Editorial April 22, 2026

On Earth Day, a&s Middle East reaffirms its commitment to promoting security not only as a means of protection, but also as a pathway to greater energy efficiency, stronger environmental awareness and a cleaner future for all As the world marks Earth Day today, a&s Middle East joins the global community in celebrating this important […]

NOC Questions UN Panel Report on Libya Oil Sector

Editorial April 22, 2026

Libya’s National Oil Corporation says a recent UN Panel of Experts report on the country’s oil sector contains methodological and technical shortcomings and that it will issue a detailed response after completing a full internal review In a statement, the NOC said its initial assessment found gaps in the report’s data, conclusions, and methodology, including […]

Omnix International Launches AIoT Offerings to Support Intelligent and Resilient Operations

Editorial April 22, 2026

Omnix International has announced the launch of its Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) offerings. This marks another significant milestone in Omnix’s strategy to address evolving industry needs by connecting engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, digital platforms, and AI into integrated business solutions These intelligent connected environments are designed to

Aramco Digital, Cumulocity Team up to Scale Industrial AIoT Accorss GCC

Editorial April 22, 2026

The partnership aims to accelerate production-ready industrial AIoT deployments across the Gulf, with an initial fleet management rollout already underway in Saudi Arabia. Aramco Digital has entered a strategic partnership with Cumulocity to jointly deliver industrial AIoT solutions across the GCC, aiming to accelerate enterprise-scale digital transformation in

Cisco Brings Sovereign Critical Infrastructure Portfolio to Organizations in Saudi Arabia

Editorial April 21, 2026

Availability across EMEA gives customers choice and control over data, AI workloads, and critical digital infrastructure Cisco, the worldwide leader in networking and security, yesterday launched its Sovereign Critical Infrastructure (SCI) portfolio for customers across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Cisco Sovereign Critical Infrastructure addresses

Qatar Urges Public to Use Only Approved CCTV Installers

Editorial April 20, 2026

Qatar’s Ministry of Interior has urged residents to install surveillance cameras only through government-licensed companies, linking the move to stronger privacy protection and better security standards Qatar’s Ministry of Interior has called on the public to use only licensed and approved companies for installing security surveillance cameras, The Peninsula reported. The

UAE Cyber Council Warns Public File Sharing is Exposing Sensitive Data

Editorial April 20, 2026

The UAE Cyber Security Council says one in four publicly accessible files contains sensitive personal data, underscoring the growing risks around careless file sharing, weak access controls, and poor cloud security practices The UAE Cyber Security Council has warned that around 25% of publicly accessible files contain sensitive personal data. The warning was issued as […]

Sharjah Cyber Shield Forum Highlights Emirate’s Cyber Resilience Push

Editorial April 19, 2026

Broad government participation at the Sharjah Cyber Shield Forum highlighted the emirate’s push to align cyber strategy, institutional readiness and cross-government coordination as digital services expand Sharjah Cyber Security Center has held the Sharjah Cyber Shield Forum, bringing together senior government officials and experts in cybersecurity, IT, and