Middle East Resilient Banking & Payments Symposium to Tackle Future of Finance

Editorial April 3, 2025

The Middle East Resilient Banking & Payments Symposium, Exhibit, and Awards will bring together the region’s top financial minds for a high-impact event that addresses the core challenges and opportunities shaping banking and payment security in the Middle East. This exclusive gathering

Dubai to Host Third Edition of Global AI Summit: ‘Machines Can See 2025’

Editorial March 28, 2025

A premier AI investment and business networking event, featuring top UK and global experts, major investors, and government leaders. As part of the inaugural Dubai AI Week, Polynome Group has announced the third edition of the “Machines Can See” AI Summit, taking place on April 23-24, 2025, at the Museum of the Future under the […]

Collaboration Made Easy Using a Work Management Platform

Editorial March 27, 2025

By: Firas Jadalla, Regional Director – Middle East, Turkey & Africa, Genetec Inc Effective collaboration between security operators, teams, and other departments is essential for the smooth functioning of any organization. However, as organizations grow in complexity, it becomes increasingly challenging for teams to coordinate. Factors such as staffing shortages, high

Cisco to Deliver Secure AI Infrastructure with NVIDIA

Editorial March 25, 2025

Cisco has introduced an AI factory architecture, developed in collaboration with NVIDIA, with security as its central focus. This initiative builds upon their recently expanded partnership and delivers validated reference architectures to enterprises. By jointly creating the Cisco Secure AI Factory, the two companies aim to simplify the deployment, management, and

Linev Systems’ Invisible Shield: X-ray Contraband Detection Equipment

Editorial March 19, 2025

In an era of escalating security threats, constant adaptation is crucial. From borders to prisons, jails, airports, the detection of contraband has become paramount for safeguarding assets and personnel. Linev Systems’ X-ray contraband detection systems provide an essential, powerful, and non-invasive method for revealing hidden dangers. Before exploring the

RTA Completes 40% of nol Digital Payment System Upgrade

Editorial March 18, 2025

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed 40% of the nol system upgrade, transitioning from the existing card-based ticketing system to the more advanced account-based ticketing (ABT) technology. This cutting-edge digital payment system keeps pace with global advancements in digital payments and financial technology (fintech), following the international

IDtech Shaping the Future of Security: Insights from Thomas Deville on Emerging Trends in MENA

Editorial March 17, 2025

In this exclusive interview with a&s Middle East, Thomas Deville, General Manager of IDtech Middle East and Africa, delves into the transformative trends shaping the security industry in the Middle East, the challenges of setting standards, and how IDtech is driving innovation to meet evolving client needs while preparing for a promising year ahead. a&s […]

National Cybersecurity Authority Announces Licensed MSOC Providers for Tier1

Editorial March 17, 2025

The National Cybersecurity Authority in Saudi Arabia (NCA) has announced the companies that have obtained Tier 1 licenses to provide Managed Security Operations Center (MSOC) services. These licenses allow providers to deliver comprehensive MSOC services to all organizations, including government and private sector organizations that own, operate, or host Critical National

UAE Cybersecurity Council Detects 1,200 Cases of Internet Begging in 2024

Editorial March 17, 2025

The UAE Cybersecurity Council has identified more than 1,200 cases of internet begging in 2024, warning of fraudulent donation campaigns exploiting social media, particularly during Ramadan. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity of the UAE Government, highlighted the growing threat of digital begging, where fraudsters manipulate public sentiment using fake

IDIS Secures Algeria’s Critical Infrastructure

Editorial March 13, 2025

Algeria’s key petrochemical supplier, ENTP, has commissioned IDIS technology to strengthen the country’s critical national infrastructure. The project, undertaken by specialist integration contractor EPE Retelem SPA, aims to modernize security systems with advanced video surveillance and AI-powered analytics. To address evolving security risks while maintaining safe and