Airbus and GINA Software Sign MoU to Integrate Emergency Response Modules

Editorial May 8, 2026

Airbus Defence and Space has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GINA Software to integrate mission-critical modules into its Agnet and TETRA ecosystems. The collaboration aims to address regional requirements for unified critical networks, offering a hybrid solution for public

Invixium Establishes Middle East Headquarters in Saudi Arabia

Editorial May 8, 2026

Invixium has established its Middle East headquarters in Saudi Arabia, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the Kingdom and supporting the company’s regional growth in biometric access control, workforce management and visitor management solutions. Invixium has established its Middle East headquarters in Saudi Arabia, marking an important step in the company’s expansion

MOBOTIX Sharpens Portfolio Strategy with Expanded Focus on ONE Series

Editorial May 6, 2026

The company is streamlining its product portfolio to prioritize modular, AI-enabled platforms that enable long-term scalability and simplify deployment. MOBOTIX has announced a strategic shift in its product portfolio, placing stronger emphasis on its high-performance ONE Series platform while gradually transitioning selected legacy product lines out of the market. The

Global Surveillance Radar Market Set for Strong Growth Through 2032

Editorial April 29, 2026

A new Fortune Business Insights report points to strong growth in the surveillance radars market as geopolitical tensions, border security concerns and demand for advanced situational awareness continue to drive investment worldwide The global surveillance radars market was valued at $11.04 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow from $12.35 billion in 2025 to […]

Resilience That Can Withstand Real-World Challenges

Editorial April 28, 2026

As access control systems become more deeply integrated with identity management platforms, HR systems, video surveillance, and cloud-based applications, the question of reliability during outages or data mismatches has become central for physical security professionals By: Prasanth Aby Thomas, Consultant Editor, asmag.com E-mail: editorial@asmideast.com For systems

Hader Security and Communications System: Compliant on Paper, Compromised in Reality

Editorial April 27, 2026

In large-scale security and communications projects, compliance often defines procurement, but it does not guarantee performance. The gap between specification and execution is where systems succeed or fail under real operating conditions. By: Abed Tabbara,Executive Vice President, Hader Security & Communications Systems E-mail: PR@hscsystem.com Many systems pass every

ScreenCheck: Changing Landscape of Physical Security in the Middle East

Editorial April 27, 2026

As the region builds faster than ever before, security has moved from the perimeter to the blueprint. The integrators who will define the next decade are the ones who understand the difference By: Faisal Mohamed, CEO, ScreenCheckE-mail: faisal.mohamed@centena.com When the doors of a new terminal open at a major Gulf airport, passengers rarely think about […]

SUPREMA: Intelligent QR Reader for Enterprise, Commercial, and High-Traffic Environments

Editorial April 27, 2026

New QR/RFID reader delivers fast, secure authentication for visitors, contractors, members, and ticket holders—bridging access control and visitor management across offices, manufacturing sites, event venues, and more By: Mohamed ElShenawy, Regional Manager, Suprema Middle East E-mail: m.shenawy@supremainc.com Suprema’s XPass Q2 is an intelligent QR/RFID reader

BioStar Air v2.12: Hybrid Edge, Built for Real Deployments

Editorial April 24, 2026

BioStar Air v2.12 introduces a major update, bringing new deployment flexibility, improved system control, and expanded support for real-world access control environments. With this release, BioStar Air evolves beyond simple direct-to-cloud installations to support both plug-in deployments and drop-in retrofits, without compromising the simplicity that defines the

How the Gulf Security Market Is Adapting Under Pressure

xmiddlex April 24, 2026

As regional uncertainty persists, Gulf security operators are responding not with reactive procurement but with deliberate investment in integrated platforms, AI-driven analytics, and operational resilience, building systems designed to perform under pressure, not just respond to it. By: Roman Ivanković; E-mail: editorial@asmideast.com The Gulf security market has long