SECON & eGISEC 2026: Korea’s Blueprint for Trust in the Age of AI

Editorial April 15, 2026

With a market exceeding $7 billion, South Korea’s security ecosystem marked the show’s 25th anniversary by demonstrating full convergence between physical and cybersecurity, redefining the role of AI in protecting critical infrastructure and future smart cities As the global security industry

ONVIF to Highlight Open Interoperability Standards at ISC West 2026

Editorial March 3, 2026

ONVIF will exhibit at ISC West 2026 at booth L0 from March 25-27 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. The organization will discuss the value of open, standardized interoperability and highlight how its profile specifications enable integrators, consultants, and end users to build flexible, vendor-independent security systems Open standards benefit the entire security

Abu Dhabi Judicial Department Adopts Facial Recognition Technology for Notary Transactions

Editorial February 18, 2026

The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has rolled out the first phase of a facial recognition project for notary transactions, becoming the first judicial authority in the region to adopt the technology as an alternative to digital signatures The initiative is designed to strengthen the notarial authentication system and enhance service efficiency, in line with […]

Aramco signs MoU with Microsoft to Help Advance Industrial AI and Digital Talent Transformation

Editorial February 13, 2026

Aramco Senior Vice President of Digital & Information Technology Sami A. Al Ajmi, sitting right, and President of Microsoft Arabia Turki Badhris, sitting left, at a signing ceremony attended by Aramco Executive Vice President of Technology & Innovation Ahmad O. Al Khowaiter, standing right, and Vice Chair and President of Microsoft Brad Smith, standing left. […]

ATERMES Showcases Next-Generation Integrated Surveillance Solutions at World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh

Editorial February 10, 2026

ATERMES has announced its participation in World Defense Show (WDS) 2026, to be held from 8 to 12 February in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Exhibiting within the French Pavilion, ATERMES will present a comprehensive portfolio of fully integrated, AI-enabled surveillance solutions designed to meet the operational requirements of defense forces, border security authorities, and

UAE Ministry of Defence Coding Challenge Concludes at UMEX and SimTEX

Editorial January 26, 2026

The Unmanned Systems Exhibition (UMEX) and Simulation and Training Exhibition (SimTEX), held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs and Chairman of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council, have successfully concluded the MoD Coding Challenge Through a collaboration

Report: Weaponised AI Is Powering the Fifth Wave of Cybercrime

Editorial January 20, 2026

Group-IB has released its inaugural white paper, ‘Weaponized AI: Inside the Criminal Ecosystem Fueling the Fifth Wave of Cybercrime,’ which explores how AI is transforming and accelerating malicious activity within the cybercrime landscape. Over the past 30 years, cybercrime has evolved through successive waves, from manual phishing in the late 90s to

DEWA Strengthens Water Network Operations with Advanced Smart Technologies

Editorial January 20, 2026

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has significantly enhanced its operational capabilities for managing water networks by adopting cutting-edge smart technologies, thereby reinforcing reliability and security across its infrastructure, according to an official report published on DEWA’s website. The initiative marks a strategic leap toward fully digital,

Automatic Systems Showcases BL AS1 Barrier at Intersec Dubai 2026

Editorial January 14, 2026

Automatic Systems, a well-established European provider of access control and perimeter security solutions, is showcasing its BL AS1 lifting barrier at Intersec Dubai 2026. The product is already available on the market and is positioned to support a wide range of traffic management and security applications The MENA market is widely recognised for its strong […]

ISE 2026: Innovation, Security, and Resilience in the Spotlight 

Editorial January 9, 2026

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026, the world’s leading exhibition for AV and systems integration, returns to Barcelona from 3-6 February with a bold new theme: “Push Beyond.” This year’s event is more than a trade show – it’s a unique opportunity to engage with the technologies, strategies, and thought leaders shaping the future of security […]