Sharjah Starts Fire Safety in Building Campaign

Editorial May 29, 2025

Sharjah has initiated a comprehensive fire safety campaign to enhance building safety standards ahead of the summer season, a period when high temperatures elevate fire risks. This initiative is a collaborative effort between Saned Facility Management, the Sharjah Civil Defence Authority, and

Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority Unveils Unmanned Firefighting Aircraft

Editorial May 29, 2025

Image: WAM As part of the UAE pavilion at Expo 2025 in Japan, Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority has unveiled Suhail, the world’s first jet-powered firefighting drone, a significant UAE innovation that anticipates the future of smart and safe emergency response. The drone, equipped with smart systems, allows access to hotspots that cannot be reached […]

CyberKnight and ON2IT bring Zero Trust as a Service to META

Editorial May 28, 2025

CyberKnight, the Middle East’s value-added distributor dedicated to Zero Trust security, and ON2IT, the pioneer of Zero Trust as a Service (ZTaaS), yesterday announced a strategic partnership. The collaboration aims to help enterprise and government organizations across the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) transition away from perimeter-based defenses. Their unified

Department of Energy Partners with Presight and AIQ to Tnhance AI solutions

Editorial May 28, 2025

The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Presight and AIQ, focusing on equipping the DoE with premier solutions in AI and digital transformation, as well as developing a data and AI center for the emirate’s energy sector. The announcement of this agreement took place at the World Utilities Congress 2025, […]

Intersec Saudi Arabia Returns with Record Exhibition Space Showcasing Innovations Securing Kingdom’s Future

Editorial May 28, 2025

Intersec Saudi Arabia, the premier industry platform for security, safety and fire protection, will return to the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre (RICEC) from 30 September to 2 October. Aligning global innovation with national priorities, Intersec Saudi Arabia brings together government authorities, industrial leaders and international solution

Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority and e& Partnered to Activate Early Fire Detection Systems in Homes

Editorial May 26, 2025

The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority and e& have partnered to activate early fire detection systems in homes by installing, operating and managing the “Hassantuk for Homes” electronic system, thereby enhancing preventive safety standards within homes across the UAE capital. The partnership covers the provision of smart infrastructure capable of detecting fires in

UAE’s $3.7b Tech Economy Takes Spotlight in GITEX EUROPE

Editorial May 24, 2025

Source: WAM Europe’s largest inaugural tech, startup, and digital investment event, GITEX EUROPE x AI Everything, was held at Messe Berlin this week, with the UAE’s innovation taking centre stage. The three-day show, which concludes today, brought together more than 1,400 exhibitors, 600 top global investors, and over 500 speakers from 100-plus countries, together marking

Port of Fujairah Embarks on 5-Year Digital Transformation with Endava to Deliver World-Class Efficiency and Transparency

Editorial May 22, 2025

The Port of Fujairah has signed a strategic agreement with Endava (NYSE: DAVA), to spearhead a comprehensive digital transformation initiative aimed at unifying and modernising the port’s operational landscape. This initiative, which spans five years and is structured in six progressive modules, will introduce cutting-edge digital solutions to optimise vessel call

ASSA ABLOY: Product Design for Safer and More Open World

Editorial May 22, 2025

Increasingly, customers see access control and security systems as integral to their premises. As a result, they expect the same attention to detail and design principles they find in other building products, in both the commercial and the residential sectors. The industry needs better design thinking to meet these changing demands. ‘Product design’ of course […]

Nemer Mdradas from Gallagher: For Us, 1% Breach Means 100% Failure

Editorial May 21, 2025

“Zero intrusions is not a goal – it’s a must,” says Nemer Mdradas, Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa at Gallagher, in an exclusive interview with a&s Middle East. From intelligent pulse fencing to digital twins and secure mobile credentials, Mdradas lays out a unified vision for security in critical infrastructure, where […]