THRIVE for a Better Future: Hikvision 2024 ESG practices guided by ‘Tech for Good’

Editorial May 22, 2025

In April 2025, Hikvision published its 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, marking the seventh consecutive year of transparently sharing our ESG commitments and practices. For the first time, we introduce a new sustainability philosophy to guide our ESG practices: ‘THRIVE’.

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 […]

Electric Locks Are Vital Component in Creating a Secure, Integrated Digital Access Solution

Editorial May 22, 2025

To protect the important openings in their buildings, organizations need locks they can trust. This means more than just strength and attack resistance – although these are of course critical. They also need connectivity: efficient integration with existing systems to help facilities managers face challenges in the evolving physical and cyber-security landscape. An

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 […]

Enhancing Data Center Security in Middle East: ScreenCheck Leads Way with Integrated Security Solutions

Editorial May 21, 2025

As data demand surges across industries, the Middle East, led by the UAE and Saudi Arabia, is emerging as a data center powerhouse, driven by digital transformation, cloud adoption, and national strategies. With robust infrastructure and rising investments, the region is rapidly scaling up secure, high-performance facilities supported by integrated security solutions that

TRASSIR & Suprema: Enhancing Security through Unified Access and Surveillance – a Middle East Perspective

Editorial May 20, 2025

In the Middle East, where security standards must address diverse challenges – from safeguarding critical infrastructure to managing high-traffic commercial zones – the demand for integrated, intelligent security systems continues to grow. In many facilities across the region, access control and video surveillance still operate as standalone systems. This separation can

HID: Access Control Considerations for SMBs in the Middle East

Editorial May 15, 2025

Small businesses face unique challenges in balancing tight budgets with the need for robust security, and mobile access control offers an effective, cost-efficient solution to help build a strong security foundation. By: Sam Cherif, Senior Director & Regional Business Head of the Middle East at HID News headlines are often dominated by major cyberattacks and […]

Revolutionizing Cargo Security with AI-Driven Multi-Energy X-ray Inspection

Editorial May 14, 2025

LINEV Systems introduces MEAP – the world’s first AI-driven cargo scanner achieving 0.5mm resolution through 340mm of steel with revolutionary 90-degree scanning capability. Combining dual-view architecture, four-energy fusion technology, and a proprietary low-dose LINOLAC accelerator, this modular system transforms border security and customs operations with

Smiths Wins Contract for Dubai International Airport

Editorial May 14, 2025

Smiths Detection, a global leader in threat detection and screening technologies, has been awarded a contract by Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP) to deliver state-of-the-art checkpoint screening solutions across all terminals at Dubai International Airport (DXB). This initiative marks a significant step in advancing security operations and enhancing the passenger

ISS Vision: We Listen First, Localize Second, and Innovate Continuously

Editorial May 9, 2025

a&s Middle East speaks with Osama Al Zarba, newly appointed Deputy Managing Director, and Anton Gomza, the company’s new Director of Engineering & Product Strategy, about ISS’s regional vision. From tailoring solutions for the Gulf, Levant, and North Africa to building predictive AI infrastructure, they share how ISS combines local insight with global innovation to