asmag.com Mapping Security Talent Gap: Manpower Issue Survey

Editorial March 11, 2026

asmag.com would like to invite you to take part in our Reader Survey 2026: The Manpower Issue. Numerous reports have reached us over the past few years highlighting various problems at security companies that need to attract new talent and retain seasoned professionals. This involves security

Saudi Arabia Declares 2026 the Year of Artificial Intelligence

Editorial March 11, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s declaration of 2026 as the Year of Artificial Intelligence highlights the Kingdom’s accelerating push to integrate AI technologies across key sectors, supporting Vision 2030 goals of economic diversification, digital transformation, and global technological leadership Saudi Arabia has officially designated 2026 as the “Year of Artificial Intelligence,”

3DX-Ray Announce the Sale of their AS1 Systems to a GCC Country Airport Authority

Editorial March 10, 2026

At this year’s Security and Policing 2026 3DX-Ray are pleased to announce a contract for the repeat sale of AS1 systems for a GCC Country Airport Authority. You will find 3DX-Ray on stand A79 at this year’s Security and Policing at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, where they will be demonstrating the ThreatScan AS1(ISC) but also the

Kuwait Imposes Immediate Nationwide Ban on Drones and Aerial Photography

Editorial March 9, 2026

The ministry said the decision comes as part of efforts to support security operations and ensure that field activities are not disrupted during this sensitive period. The ban will remain in effect until further notice The Ministry of Interior has announced a complete ban on aerial photography and the operation of drones across the country, […]

Registration Opens for ISNR Abu Dhabi 2026

Editorial March 6, 2026

Registration has officially opened for the upcoming edition of ISNR Abu Dhabi, one of the region’s leading platforms dedicated to national security and cybersecurity collaboration. The event, now in its ninth edition, continues to serve as a key meeting point for government authorities, technology providers, and industry professionals shaping the future of security in the

ScreenCheck Middle East Partners With SPON Communications to Expand IP-Audio Solutions

Editorial March 6, 2026

ScreenCheck Middle East has announced a new partnership with SPON Communications to deliver advanced IP-audio solutions to customers across the Middle East The collaboration will allow ScreenCheck to expand its portfolio of facility communication and management technologies by integrating SPON’s intelligent audio IoT solutions. SPON Communications, a Chinese technology

Tabbara Electronics Confirms Operational Continuity Amid Regional Developments

Editorial March 6, 2026

Tabbara Electronics has reassured its partners and customers that its operations continue normally despite ongoing regional developments In a statement published on the company’s LinkedIn page, the UAE-based security technology distributor said its teams remain fully engaged in serving customers and channel partners across the region. The company confirmed that its

Axis Communications 2026 Perspectives Report Highlights Role of Intelligent Video in Smart Infrastructure Across GCC

Editorial March 5, 2026

Axis Communications has released its first annual Axis Perspectives Report bringing together global research, expert input and real-world examples to explore how intelligent IP cameras are evolving beyond traditional surveillance into an increasingly embedded component of operational infrastructure, supporting security, safety and wider business performance While security

du Confirms Network Continuity, Maintains Investment Plans Amid “Recent Developments”

Editorial March 4, 2026

Dubai Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC (du) said its network infrastructure, core systems and customer channels are operating normally, with full service availability across mobile, fixed and enterprise segments, according to the company’s latest press release du said its business continuity frameworks remain fully active, supporting operational

Drone Strikes on AWS Data Centers Expose Physical Security Gaps in the Middle East’s Cloud Boom

Editorial March 4, 2026

Damage to three Amazon Web Services (AWS) facilities in the Middle East after Iranian drone strikes has put a spotlight on a simple reality: even the most advanced cloud platforms depend on highly visible, physically vulnerable infrastructure, according to an Associated Press report AWS said late Monday that two data centers in the United Arab […]