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

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 […]

Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Transport Centre Announces Development of MENA’s First Autonomous Vehicle Test Hub

Editorial November 14, 2025

Source: WAM The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport and under the supervision of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC), announced the development of the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Test Hub, the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa. The project is […]

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

Hytera to Unveil Future of Mission-Critical Communications at GITEX Global 2025

Editorial October 9, 2025

Hytera Communications, a leading global provider of professional communications technologies and solutions, will showcase its latest innovations at GITEX Global 2025, taking place from October 13–17 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. This year, Hytera will unveil a portfolio of next-generation, AI-powered solutions that unify voice, video, and data to enhance safety,

Emirates Announces Major Check-in Upgrades at DXB

Editorial October 7, 2025

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

RTA: Improvement in Punctuality Index of Buses in Dubai

Editorial October 7, 2025

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has achieved a series of remarkable results in managing bus operations by harnessing big data, advanced analytical tools, artificial intelligence, and continuous machine learning, together with the automation of related technologies across the wider public transport network. Marwan Al Zarooni, Director of Buses at RTA’s Public

Red Sea International Airport Selects Honeywell for Advanced Building Automation Services

Editorial October 2, 2025

Red Sea International Airport to leverage Honeywell’s global expertise in building infrastructure optimisation to help deliver a seamless passenger experience Red Sea International Airport (RSI), operated by daa International, has today announced a multi-year collaboration agreement with global automation technology leader Honeywell to streamline terminal operations at the

Granting 3 Companies Permits for Operational Autonomous Driving Tests on Dubai’s Roads

Editorial September 29, 2025

Source: RTA Baidu’s Apollo Go, WeRide and Pony.ai have been granted permits by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to conduct autonomous driving trials on the emirate’s roads, enabling the companies to begin deploying their vehicles for on-road testing across urban Dubai. With this step, RTA adds a new dimension to Dubai’s public transport ecosystem […]