David Moser, SVP and Head of Digital & Access Solutions at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA, addresses a major new feature on security management’s compliance landscape: NIS2. In the ongoing implementation of the EU’s NIS2 Directive, much attention has been paid to its implications for
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Company Highlights New Solutions in Credential Issuance, Identity Authentication, and Digital Transformation With Continued Investments Across the Middle East and Globally HID, a global leader in trusted identity solutions, is showcasing the latest advancements shaping the future of secure identity issuance and identity authentication at GITEX Global 2025, one of the
A fire door is a critical component in any building’s fire safety strategy. Unfortunately, not just any solid door will do the job. Fire doors are tested and certified as complete systems, and each part – from the frame and hardware to seals and glazing – must meet a required specification. Getting the choice of […]
The airline introduces assistive features across immigration, check-in, and the onboard experience. Emirates has launched a series of technology upgrades at Dubai International Airport, aimed at making travel smoother and more inclusive for all passengers, Gulfnews reports. The reveal took place during the AccessAbilities Expo 2025, where the airline introduced enhanced
Smart buildings adopt a connected approach to managing and monitoring who enters and exits them. For almost every user, whether visitor, staff, or contractor, the building journey begins with a door. A 2025 report by analysts Memoori suggests that the global IoT market in commercial buildings will grow to $101 billion (€87.5 billion) by 2030, […]
Kelly Gill, SVP & CTO, ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA, explores today’s regulatory environment, including NIS2 and the Cyber Resilience Act, and what the access control industry must do to remain digitally secure. In today’s connected world, attacks are more likely to target digital than physical entry points. From ransomware and firmware tampering to remote […]
Suprema, a global leader in AI-powered access control and security solutions, announced that its AI-based facial authentication access control devices have obtained CE RED certification under the European Union (EU)’s updated Radio Equipment Directive (RED), which now includes stricter cybersecurity requirements. Public sources and Suprema’s own research indicate that no
— Qatar has unveiled two strategic cybersecurity frameworks designed to enhance its national response capabilities against digital threats. The announcement was made during the opening of the 4th Annual Cyber Governance & Assurance Conference, held under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim
Company highlights its commitment to the Middle East’s evolving security ecosystem with cutting-edge innovations in physical access control, mobile credentials, and interoperable security systems. HID, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, showcased its latest portfolio of physical access control and mobile credentialing innovations at the 7th edition of
Axis Communications, a global leader in network video, audio, and access control solutions, is presenting its latest innovations at Intersec Saudi Arabia 2025, taking place from 29 September to 2 October at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre (RICEC). Intersec Saudi Arabia is one of the region’s most significant security events, attracting over 17,000



























