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

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 […]

Kuwait and UAE Complete Rollout of TETRA Communications and Electronic Fingerprint Exchange Systems

Editorial January 3, 2026

Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has announced the completion of the rollout of a new TETRA wireless communications system and an electronic fingerprint data exchange programme for deportees, alongside the launch of additional joint traffic services in cooperation with the UAE Ministry of Interior. The announcement was made in an official press release issued on Tuesday. […]

IDtech Strengthens Its Presence in Oman

Editorial December 9, 2025

Aligned with Oman Vision 2040, IDtech is helping the Sultanate build a modern and resilient security infrastructure. Through advanced access control and intelligent visitor management, the company is enabling safer government environments and supporting the country’s wider digital transformation. By: Thomas Deville, General Manager, Middle East & Africa, IDtech Oman’s

Cover Story: Inside the Transformation of Airport X-Ray Screening

Editorial December 8, 2025

AI, CT, and connected screening ecosystems are redefining the security lane. With automated detection, modular architectures, predictive maintenance, and biometric-linked passenger journeys, airport X-ray scanners are evolving into intelligent platforms that reshape how airports manage risk, efficiency, and compliance. By: Mirza Bahic For years, the X-ray scanners at the

UAE Among Global Pioneers in Developing Regulations for Autonomous Flying Taxis and Delivery Drones

Editorial November 10, 2025

TII–GCAA simulations, facilitated by ASPIRE, are supporting the development of one of the world’s first airspace rule frameworks for safe autonomous flight operations. The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) and ASPIRE, both subsidiaries of the Advanced Technology Research Council, in collaboration with the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), are helping to position

Digital Dubai to Drive Ai-Powered Productivity Supported

Editorial November 10, 2025

Digital Dubai announced a landmark initiative to empower its employees with AI capabilities in partnership with Microsoft. The move follows Microsoft’s recent announcement to enable local data processing for Microsoft 365 Copilot in the United Arab Emirates. As a global pioneer in digital transformation, Digital Dubai is leading the adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot

ISAF Continues to Attract Intense Interest

Editorial September 25, 2025

ISAF, the largest gathering of the security industry in the region, is preparing to open its doors for the 29th edition, taking place from October 8 to 11, 2025. As in previous years, ISAF continues to attract strong interest not only from Türkiye but also from companies and professionals worldwide. By: Yeşim Akgün, Director of […]