Nikola Stanišić: Mercury.AI Builds the Future of Video Surveillance

Editorial January 9, 2026

Interview: Nikola Stanišić, Head of Sales, Mercury.AI New camera factory will create more than 700 new jobs for engineers, technicians, and highly qualified workers. In doing so, the company is positioning Southeast Europe as a serious player in the global video surveillance and security

ScreenCheck: Connected Security Ecosystems Redefining Residential Environments

Editorial January 9, 2026

The global access control and residential security market, projected to exceed USD 25 billion by the mid-2030s, is driven by rapid urbanization, smart city initiatives, and rising expectations for connected living. As residential developments grow in scale and complexity, security is no longer viewed as a collection of independent systems. Integration, automation, and

Garrett Metal Detectors: Rethinking Entrance Security in Changing World

Editorial January 7, 2026

Facilities that prioritize experience must remain accountable to measurable security outcomes, while highly secure environments must remain accountable to the people they serve. Bridging this gap requires adaptable technology, informed procedures, and experienced partners. By: Malek Elia, Regional Director, Garrett Middle East DMCC malek.elia@garrett-me.com For decades,

Dubai’s RTA Deploys Drones to Enhance Safety in Dubai Metro Tunnel Inspections

Editorial January 3, 2026

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has begun deploying drone technology to inspect the operational efficiency of metro tunnels, strengthening safety standards while improving maintenance efficiency across the rail network. The initiative reduces the need for manual inspections in confined and high-risk environments, significantly limiting staff exposure to potential

TOA Audio Solutions Support Safety and Visitor Experience at Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier

Editorial December 21, 2025

The newly opened Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier marks one of Germany’s most ambitious mixed-use urban developments, combining retail, leisure, offices, residential space and public areas in Hamburg’s HafenCity district. Spanning several city blocks along the Elbe, the destination is designed to welcome millions of visitors each year—placing strong emphasis on safety,

Launching a Pilot Operation for Cleaning Traffic Signals Using Drone Technology

Editorial December 18, 2025

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a pilot operation to clean traffic signals across Dubai using drone technology. This innovative step reflects RTA’s commitment to adopting advanced technologies within operational processes and deploying smart solutions that align with a future-focused vision to enhance service quality, optimise resource efficiency,

ELATEC Group: Future-Ready Campus

Editorial December 9, 2025

Historically, students and staff needed a mix of tools to navigate campus life: physical keys, RFID cards, passwords and PINs, and even cash. Today, expectations have changed; they want one credential—ideally on the smartphone they already carry—to do it all. That’s why many institutions are now looking beyond isolated systems toward unified access: a model […]

Feature Story: How Middle Eastern Distributors Are Powering the Next Generation of Security

Editorial December 8, 2025

As the Middle East undergoes rapid urban expansion, its security needs are evolving just as fast. Distributors are no longer simple intermediaries but strategic technology orchestrators shaping integrated, compliant, and resilient systems. Their role now spans design, enablement, and lifecycle support across diverse environments. This feature explores how industry leaders

Inside the Transformation of Airport X-Ray Screening

xmiddlex December 5, 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; E-mail: mirza.bahic@asmideast.com For

Building the Backbone of a Post-Oil Future

xmiddlex December 5, 2025

When Qatar unveiled its National Vision 2030, the message was unambiguous: the country’s hydrocarbon windfall would not last forever, and it intended to be ready. Fifteen years later, that vision has translated into one of the most ambitious infrastructure buildouts in the Gulf. With it, a security and safety market that has quietly become essential […]