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10 Jan Saudi Arabia’s new fingerprint biometrics mandate for expatriates
The Saudi Arabian General Directorate of Passports (GDP) announced a new biometrics mandate for expatriates and their family members in the country. Starting with immediate effect, family members aged six and above must register their fingerprint biometrics which is now essential for accessing government services...
04 Sep Malls in Kuwait to have biometrics registry points
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Biometric security has been implemented in malls across Kuwait, as part of an effort from the Ministry of the Interior to enhance nationwide security. The Avenues Mall was the first to have a biometric station set up. Instead of a time-consuming process at an official...
31 Jul Facial Biometrics Cuts Shoplifting Losses by 50%
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Shoplifting incidents continue to rise, forcing retailers to turn to facial biometrics as a security measure. The increase in retail attacks, as well as a growing level of aggression from organized groups, is prompting widespread concern. The 2021 “Retail Security Survey: The State of National...
04 Jul Biometrics Market to Reach $13,001.4 Million
According to Future Industry Insights (FMI), the behavioural biometrics market was valued at US$ 1,254.7 million in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 1,533.2 million in 2023. The global market is estimated to reach US$ 13,001.4 million by 2033, rising at a CAGR of...
19 May Edge Biometrics Combined with Mobile Credential Technology to improve Access Control
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Recently, the SPA Team had the opportunity to interview Reza Rassool, CTO of RealNetworks, who shared his thoughts on combining Edge Biometrics with Mobile Technology, as a means of creating more effective Access Control. “We have come to expect that enhanced security entails further inconvenience...
04 May Time for evolution for biometrics
Michel Roig, President of Payment & Access at Fingerprint Cards, takes a look at some of the trends, developments and players responsible for making 2022 a big year for biometrics and ensuring the foundations are in place for a transformative 2023. Biometrics have well and...
24 Apr The Advantages of Biometrics Technology
More and more businesses are implementing multi-factor authenticity through the use of advanced biometrics technology. Face authentication ensures the highest security standards with maximum convenience. Businesses are beginning to offer hybrid and remote work following the major adjustment to workflows during the COVID-19 pandemic. However,...
12 Apr Biometrics in action through Innovatrics
Biometric identity management systems are a technological evolution point for electronic access to public services. At the moment, the implementation of these systems require several elements including a method of secure user identification. Through having one reliable biometric identification system in place, newer functionalities can...
28 Oct The future of biometrics in commercial real estate
Building managers in the Middle East are leveraging biometric systems as part of their security protocols, to make commercial real estate easier to manage and ultimately a more secure prospect says Mohamad Tohme, Business Development Manager for Princeton Identity. The World Bank forecasts that the...
21 May Securing the financial institutions’ physical and digital assets with biometrics
Gone are the days when the financial institutions’ (FI) only assets considered to be the gold, cash and other valuables in its vaults. With data widely acknowledged as the new gold, ensuring that only legitimate people get access into the FI’s premises and digital databases...
10 Sep Feature: Facing up to biometrics
When it comes to biometrics for security there is little doubt that facial recognition is now at the very forefront of ‘frictionless’ ways to authenticate the identity of individuals. Timothy Compston casts his eye over the latest developments We are seeing the latest generation of powerful...
08 Apr Qatar National Bank recognised for ATM use of contactless Iris ID biometrics
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Asian Banker magazine recently selected Qatar National Bank for having the “Best Biometrics Initiative, Application or Program in Qatar” for its use of iris recognition systems from Iris ID in some QNB branch ATMs. The bank is the largest financial institution in the Middle East and...
25 Jan Biometrics specialists Suprema opens office in Dubai
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Suprema, a global leader in biometrics and security, has established Suprema Middle East FZCO to provide local sales, marketing and technical support across the Middle East, a key strategic market for the company. The new offices are located at the Dubai Airport Free Zone. With...
03 Nov New CEO for FST Biometrics
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FST Biometrics has appointed Gary Drutin as Chief Executive Officer, replacing Major General (res.) Aharon Zeevi Farkash, who will shift his focus to the areas of innovation and strategy development. “We are very excited that Gary is joining our team, given his outstanding sales and...
14 Jun Facial biometrics point to new way forward for access control
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Tyco Security Products has introduced a facial biometrics feature within its VideoEdge video surveillance systems for immediate detection and verification of individuals. With Face Detection analytics, operators can be proactively notified that the surveillance system has detected a person of interest, for example known criminals,...
06 May NEOM showcases automated contactless biometric passport eGates
NEOM, a futuristic city being developed in Saudi Arabia, recently showcased new technology that will allow travellers to pass through its airport eGates without relying on human interaction. The technology features biometric scanners and high-resolution cameras that capture each traveller’s biometrics, allowing for a smooth...
28 Mar MVP Tech Customised Access Control Solutions: Safeguarding healthcare Access
MVP Tech, a Convergint company, explores how healthcare organizations can benefit by integrating biometric access control into their security infrastructures. Security attacks on medical facilities have become increasingly common, making robust access control measures crucial for healthcare organizations. By implementing tailored access control solutions based...
07 Mar RecFaces on shaping security: Celebrating women’s leadership in the security industry
Women have been the pillars of economic growth since ancient times. Whether it is running a household, or leading high-worth corporations, women have had a high footprint in all sectors of business activities. They have been exhibiting business resilience, intelligence and competence through years and...
07 Mar The passwordless future: are we there yet?
Passwordless implementation has long been heralded as the future, but are we ready, asks Mortada Ayad, Director, Sales Engineering at Delinea. We often hear about the increasing appetite for a passwordless future and while this mostly is in the context of consumers, the reasons for...
13 Feb iProov’s report warns biometric industry to be wary of generative AI
iProov’s latest intelligence report shone a harsh light on the growing threat of generative AI. Specifically focusing on remote identity verification and biometric ID, the company zoomed in on tools and techniques that threat actors use to launch digital injection attacks. The report read: “In...
31 Jan Fortifying critical infrastructure
When it comes to protecting critical infrastructure, biometric technology is the route to go, says Shiraz Kapadia, CEO and President of Invixium. Strategies for safeguarding critical infrastructure at a national level are a fundamental necessity for the governments of countries everywhere placing significant importance on...
12 Jan Unified Security and AI-powered Surveillance: Elevating Airport operations and Passengers experiences
Explore how an AI-powered security solution strengthens airport safety and security and enhances passenger’s experience. After the post-COVID slump, the aviation industry is now experiencing a robust recovery. But as passenger traffic increases, so do security challenges for airports. To protect their assets and safeguard...
12 Jan Informa and Tahaluf agree to strategic joint venture
Two essential Middle Eastern companies have recently joined hands to create an opportunity for economic growth within the region. Global law firm Clyde & Co advised Informa Middle East Limited on the sale of a stake in its subsidiary, Tahaluf Events Limited to the Events...
08 Jan Princeton Identity Inc launches EyeAllow
Princeton Identity Inc has launched its newest user authentication device, EyeAllow, a solution that supports the broadest range of modalities within a single unit. EyeAllow supports iris and face biometrics, RFID cards, high-frequency smartcards, mobile credentials, biometrics-on cards and PIN codes. Working with Princeton Identity‘s...
15 Nov Industry Interview: Eugenia Marina from RecFaces
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Ahead of a new webinar with RecFaces, we caught up with the Business Development Director, MENA Region – Eugenia Marina, who has been making a splash in the industry, from Intersec to other events around Dubai. The Biometrics company are surging in growth, currently operating...
31 Oct Enhancing perimeter security with AI
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Perimeter protection is a crucial aspect of security, whether it be for public, residential or commercial purposes. Ara Ghazaryan, Ph.D, Technical Co-founder and VP of AI at Scylla, looks at how it can work even harder thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). Even in safe regions...
23 Oct What we can learn from top tech advice we never listen to?
As part of the 20th Cybersecurity Awareness Month campaign Emre Tezisci, Product Marketing Manager at Barracuda, shares with us some of the advice we love to ignore (but really shouldn’t). Deleting an unwanted app from your phone may not solve all the issues. Simply deleting...
09 Oct The World’s Security Expertise at Intersec Saudi Arabia
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“This is the first time we have participated at the Intersec exhibition. It can be said that this is our debut,” says Eugenia Marina, Business Development Director, MENA region, RecFaces. RecFaces debuted at Intersec, which was held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on October...
26 Sep Recfaces announces participation at Intersec Saudi Arabia 2023
RecFaces, a global provider of Facial Recognition Solutions, announces its participation at Intersec Saudi Arabia 2023, which is taking place from October 3-5, 2023, at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre, in Riyadh. RecFaces will exhibit its software solutions based on facial recognition technology,...
31 Aug A Physical Security Ecosystem
Cybersecurity comes as one interconnected package, stopping breaches, analysing malware and reinforcing servers and workflow along the way. However, physical security stands as a more modular design, to meet the various needs of an establishment. One may have fences, another may have gates. One business...
30 Aug RecFaces to attend Innovation Airport Summit!
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RecFaces, an international developer of biometric software solutions with facial recognition functions, announces its participation in the international conference Innovation Airport Summit, which will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on September 4 and 5. The company will be represented by Mohammed Bajarsh, Head of...
22 Aug Delinea Blackhat USA survey on a password-less future
Following the success of Blackhat USA, Cybersecurity company Delinea carried out an extensive survey to understand the momentum of the IT security industry. The survey polled 100 industry professionals. Of these 100, 54% said that “passwordless” is a viable concept while 79% agreed that passwords...
14 Aug Data Protection in Entertainment Cities
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia looks toward the Saudi Vision 2030 as a means of weaning away from the Oil Economy that has long since defined the Kingdom, and instead repositioning it as a tourism haven. Part of this is the inclusion of a number...
07 Aug The 3rd Digital Identity and Authentication Summit
In the dynamic landscapes of technologically innovative societies, we have evolved into internet citizens and digital consumers. Consequently, the protection of our digital identities has become a critical imperative in today’s interconnected world. As technological advancement and operations rely increasingly on robust security measures, the...
31 Jul How Boxed Solutions Transform the Facial Recognition Market
When it comes to implementing facial recognition systems, many companies traditionally opt for custom development, fully aware of the time-consuming and resource-intensive nature of the process, as well as the unpredictability of the outcome. However, the biometrics market now offers new, industry-specific ready-made products that...
28 Jul The benefits of the Paxton compact proximity reader
Access control continues to advance with new card systems, biometrics systems and internal networking software. However, across the Middle East, there are a number of new techniques that combat Access Control, such as card cloning. An individual will make a 3D print of a card,...
30 Jun Next Generation biometric cards announced by MEPS, Zwipe, Mastercard
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Middle East Payment Services have announced the launch of their new biometric payment cards based on the Zwipe Pay solution, using Mastercard’s Biometrics Card technology. Leading regional players (MENA) in card issuance, MEPS is a principal member of major issuing and acquiring schemes. As a...
16 Jun What is the Singularity? – An exploration of Artificial Intelligence
The Artificial Intelligence Zeitgeist The third wave of artificial intelligence is already underway, in the past, we at Security Middle East Magazine have talked with Alusio Figeurido about the emergence of artificial intelligence and its practical applications across the Security ecosystem, and have written countless...
06 Jun 3rd Digital Identity & Authentication Summit MENA 2023
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The 3rd Digital Identity & Authentication Summit MENA 2023 is set to take place, focusing on the importance of digital identity and the role of biometric technology in digital security solutions. With the world becoming more connected and reliant on digital platforms, digital identity has...
25 May Meshal Aljohani’s industry interview
This issue Meshal Aljohani, CPP, PSP, PCI, Security Group Supervisor at Aramco, spoke to Abdullah Alshehri, CPP, PSP, PCI, Security Duty Manager at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia. Describe your experience in the security industry? Coming from a military background,...
17 May TBS Switzerland reveal Biomanager Enterprise
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Touchless Biometric Systems has unveiled the BIOMANAGER ENTERPRISE, a platform that unifies data gathered by multiple biometric security solutions onto one interface. This platform is usable on all kinds of devices, guaranteeing efficiency, comprehensive functionality and top-level security. This means that all records gathered from...
11 May Preventing social engineering with contextual fraud messages
In today’s hyper digital world, fraudsters are constantly finding new ways to target consumers, so it’s more important than ever for businesses to protect their customers online, explains Saeed Ahmad, Managing Director, Middle East, and North Africa, Callsign. According to Callsign’s latest study, at least...
04 May World password day
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How many times have you had to enter a password today? May 4th marks World Password Day – but is it time to rethink this security feature? Morey Haber, Chief Security Officer at BeyondTrust considers passwords’ role in modern society. Today, the most common storage...
21 Apr Five themes shaping the security industry
HID, a worldwide leader in trusted identity and physical security solutions, today announced its inaugural State of the Security Industry Report, which revealed that c-level decision makers and security influences across the industry are concerning themselves with five common threads that are dictating the direction...
18 Apr Dubai’s ballistic ID network integrates with Interpol’s database
The Dubai Police has successfully integrated its ballistic identification network with Interpol’s database. This will help the force compare over 1.8 million ballistic fingerprints worldwide in under an hour. “This significant milestone enhances the Force’s efforts in unravelling the mysteries of crimes, identifying the type...
16 Mar HID and iPassport sign MoU for new identity verification solution
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HID and iPassport have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a new identity verification solution for the transportation industry. The solution was unveiled at the Passenger Terminal EXPO 2023, which took place a few days ago. The AI-powered passenger identity verification technology...