Intersec Saudi Arabia names advisory committees for 2026 conference program

Editorial June 17, 2026

Intersec Saudi Arabia has appointed two advisory committees comprising senior industry experts to shape the conference agenda for its 2026 edition, with a focus on AI, cyber-physical security, resilience and next-generation fire protection. The committees will guide the Future Security Summit

AI Video Analytics Market for Smart Cities to Surpass $28 Billion by 2030

Editorial June 13, 2026

A new report by MarketsandMarkets forecasts that the global AI video analytics market for smart cities will grow from USD 8.5 billion in 2025 to USD 28.76 billion by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.6%. According to the report, market growth is being driven by increasing investments in smart city infrastructure, public safety […]

Kuwait Deploys Nationwide Emergency Alert System in Record Time

Editorial June 12, 2026

Kuwait has launched a new national public warning platform to strengthen emergency communication capabilities amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The project was implemented under the supervision of the Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) together with Kuwait’s three mobile operators — Zain, Ooredoo, and STC. The authorities

Middle East faces cybersecurity talent gap as attacks intensify

Editorial June 11, 2026

The Middle East is facing a critical shortage of cybersecurity professionals as cyber threats continue to escalate across the region, according to Mastercard’s Cyber Pulse Report 2026. The report estimates that the Middle East, North Africa and Africa (MENA) region lacks more than 300,000 cybersecurity specialists, while 43 percent of organisations report operating with

Zenitel Introduces VAIA to Its Public Address and Voice Alarm Portfolio

Editorial May 28, 2026

Zenitel today announced the launch of Zenitel VAIA, a new compact and fully integrated Public Address and Voice Alarm (PAVA) platform designed to simplify deployment while delivering the performance, reliability, and intelligibility required for critical communication environments. Developed for a wide range of applications — from commercial buildings and education

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

Airporti Di Roma Expands Outsight’s Physical AI Deployment at Fiumicino Airport

Editorial April 23, 2026

Aeroporti di Roma is scaling up Outsight’s Spatial Intelligence platform across nearly all common-use areas in the Schengen zone at Rome Fiumicino Airport, aiming to improve passenger flow visibility, operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making. Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) and Outsight have announced a major expansion of their collaboration at Rome Fiumicino

a&s Middle East Marks Earth Day With a Call for Safer, Smarter and More Sustainable Living

Editorial April 22, 2026

On Earth Day, a&s Middle East reaffirms its commitment to promoting security not only as a means of protection, but also as a pathway to greater energy efficiency, stronger environmental awareness and a cleaner future for all As the world marks Earth Day today, a&s Middle East joins the global community in celebrating this important […]

Sharjah Cyber Shield Forum Highlights Emirate’s Cyber Resilience Push

Editorial April 19, 2026

Broad government participation at the Sharjah Cyber Shield Forum highlighted the emirate’s push to align cyber strategy, institutional readiness and cross-government coordination as digital services expand Sharjah Cyber Security Center has held the Sharjah Cyber Shield Forum, bringing together senior government officials and experts in cybersecurity, IT, and

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 faces the fastest technological changes in its history, one theme dominates every