Eng. Khalid Al Hammadi chair of the new Security Professionals Association (SPA) outlines the aims, objectives and key benefits for its members in this Q&A for SME magazine Why is there a need for a Security Professionals Association in the region? The Security Professionals Association was formed...
More than 1,100 exhibitors from 56 countries gathered in Dubai in Janury at the region's premier annual security event. Talking points this year were cyber security, compliance and the need for true integration. SME reports from Dubai Intersec was officially inaugurated by Major General Expert Rashid...
Cybersecurity is the top risk to an organisation’s growth, according to chief executives in Saudi Arabia, as opposed to 2018 when it was ranked the sixth among greatest threats, according to the latest Saudi Arabia CEO Outlook report by KPMG. The report found that 20% of...
Optex and Fiber SenSys says they had an especially the positive reaction to their point locating sensor solutions for high-end applications and the latest range of IP connected beam towers at Intersec 2020. "The new Terrain Defender TD100™, buried sensor from Fiber SenSys, shown for the...
The Security Professionals Association (SPA) for the Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) highlighted the crucial role of safety and security in major events like the World Expo in Dubai to the more than 400 members who convened today for its first General Assembly. With less than...
In a move to further help Middle East enterprises enhance their resilience against advanced cyber threats, Help AG, the region’s leading cybersecurity solutions, services and consultancy provider, has launched a new Incident Response & Forensics Service. The service will empower security teams to drastically shorten...
Video Storage Solutions (VSS) marked the official opening of its new Middle East office with an open day attended by over 100 guests. "This is a truly exciting time for VSS,” said Rohit Khubchandani, VSS’ regional sales director for METAI (Middle East, Turkey, Africa & India)....
ATG Access has just completed its third biggest airport perimeter project with the supply of shallow mount bollards around the perimeter of the Jewel retail complex at Singapore’s award-winning Changi Airport. The leading manufacturer of road blockers, bollards and vehicle barriers has previously worked on two major airport...
SPA for SIRA foresees the much-awaited Expo 2020 to set the trend for the region’s security systems and services. “The industry is advancing towards technologies such as AI and machine learning applications, which will be used as part of the security protocols of Expo 2020,” said...
Intersec 2020, the world’s leading security, safety, and fire protection trade show,held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, today opened its doors to the latest security safety solutions and three days of agenda-setting discussion, as global industry sources...
IP surveillance cameras manufacturers Vivotek have partnered with fellow Taiwanese company - CyberLink Corp, a pioneer of AI and facial recognition technologies, to integrate CyberLink’s FaceMe® AI facial recognition engine into Vivotek's IP surveillance solutions. The initial collaboration will be showcased in Vivotek's booth (#SAD37) at...
Weak passwords and outdated firmware continue to compromise the region's high-tech security systems, claims Firas Jadalla, regional director at Genetec. “We see enterprises in the Middle East increasingly moving towards unified security environments, where multiple systems combine to provide a comprehensive view of security and operational...
CNL Software will be focusing on the technology that is driving the digital transformation of control rooms across the Middle East region at Intersec on stand S1-G33. CNL will be joined by Cepton Technologies, Inc. a developer of industry-leading 3D sensing solutions, who will be...
Intelagard, a leading manufacturer of Compressed Air Foam Systems (CAFS) within the CBRNe arena, will be introducing a new decontamination unit at Intersec next week in Dubai. The company, which produces decontamination units that range in size from portable backpack systems to truck and trailer mounted...
Affordable but increasingly powerful integration technology from Maxxess will be highlighted at Intersec 2020, as the company showcases the latest off-the-shelf, modular solutions for mixed-use developments including offices, retail, hospitality and residential complexes. Using versatile, open-technology software, is proving to be an alternative to costly or...
Silent Sentinel is launching its new range of uncooled (LWIR) thermal cameras at Intersec next week. The cameras, which are assembled in the UAE, are designed and engineered in the UK but will be assembled in the UAE to allow for increased supply and support to...
Museums and heritage sites in the region have a number of roles to play – not only are they there to preserve items and artefacts of historical interest, they also exist to serve their communities by offering spaces that engage and invite comment and discussion....
Since 1964 the Central Bank of Jordan has played a crucial role distributing currency, maintaining national reserves of gold and foreign currencies, supporting economic development and ensuring the stability of the country’s financial system. For the bank, maintaining the most robust, up-to-date standards of security...
ONVIF®, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced it will be at Intersec 2020, January 19-21 in Dubai, together with participating member companies to demonstrate interoperability between products using ONVIF profiles. At booth #SA-L17, attendees will be able to see demonstrations of...
At Intersec Expo, taking place in Dubai in January, NEBOSH will showcase its exciting new products; the new-look NEBOSH General Certificate and Safety Simplified, an innovative new-to-the-market course. The NEBOSH General Certificate was updated in September. After consulting thousands of sector experts, the specification has been...
As we look ahead to 2020 Johan Paulsson CTO Axis Communications has identified five trends that will have an impact on the physical security industry The world on the edge We are seeing a growing momentum towards computing at the ‘edge’ of the network. More of the...
NIT, a distributor of IP surveillance and physical security solutions in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (“META”) region has signed a distribution agreement with XPR to supply is access control solutions, locking solutions and hotel solutions across the Middle East region. “We are pleased to...
Traka, the leading worldwide specialist in intelligent asset management solutions, has announced the successful integration of its advanced key and asset management software at Atlantis, The Palm, allowing the iconic Dubai hotel to offer its guests the highest level of hospitality and security. An intuitive, browser-based...
Airbus is participating in the 5th edition of the Gulf Defense & Aerospace – Kuwait, an event dedicated to Defense, Aerospace, Homeland Security, and Safety & Security held under the Official Patronage of the Kuwait First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, H.E. Sheikh...
Pan EU study of physical security solutions shows market set for strong growth as cloud proven to deliver better security, cost benefits and improved functionality. A new whitepaper published details market analysis of attitudes towards cloud adoption and purchasing behaviours behind hosted physical security from 1000...
Outdated camera firmware, and failing to change default passwords present some of the biggest weaknesses in cybersecurity defense. As the number of interconnected security devices keeps on growing, keeping pace with the latest updates can be tricky and very time-consuming. According to new research* conducted...
ZMR has been appointed a distributor of Video Storage Solutions’ (VSS) pre-engineered video recording and storage appliances. Based in Saudi Arabia, ZMR will supply the complete range of VSS products, which incudes IP video recording servers, storage and network architecture, to systems integrators across the Kingdom...
The growing need for remote towers was one of the hot topics discussed at the Global Air Traffic Management (GATM) conference, held at Dubai Airshow 2019 on the 19 and 20 November. The importance of collaboration across the industry was also a key theme, as delegates...
Sicruezza Europe's leading security and fire exhibition and Smart Building Expo, held in Fiera Milano from 13 to 15 November 2019 saw visitor numbers up 12% on last year with 28,629 security professionals in attendance. They came from a total of 88 countries, of which...
The annual BAPCO Conference & Exhibition, the leading public safety communications technology event in the UK, has opened for registrations. Taking place at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry from 10 – 11 March, BAPCO 2020 will bring together public safety technology users, manufacturers, technologists, academics and...
IDIS technology is now providing full video protection for the Central Bank of Jordan following a successful installation by local partner Ametrad Technology Services Security directors at the Central Bank wanted to replace their existing video system with a new generation and future-proof solution that...
More malware, identity fraud and threat actors are just some of the security concerns that will be facing CISOs and IT staff in the coming year, according to BeyondTrust specialists in Privileged Access Management (PAM), who has announced its top security predictions for the New...
Invixium a manufacturer of modern IP-based biometric solutions has announced a joint distribution partnership with Zone of Multi Resources (ZMR), a key supplier of security, communications and technology solutions servicing Saudi Arabia. With this new agreement ZMR now offers Invixium’s full line of advanced biometric solutions...
IFSEC is expanding into the Egyptian market with the launch of IFSEC Egypt. The event will be held in Cairo’s EIEC on 4-6 November 2020 alongside the fire safety show FIREX Egypt, which takes place for the first time on 3-5 November 2019, and the long-established...
Wavestore’s highly secure, open platform Video Management Software (VMS) has been approved by Dubai’s Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA). SIRA is a government body responsible for managing the security industry in Dubai. Since it was established in 2016, developers have been required to obtain SIRA certification...
The results are in for Securexpo East Africa 2019 and organisers have confirmed the show’s visitor growth rate since 2018 at 36%. This year’s post-show statistics have uncovered several other successes from the show, making it their largest and most successful to date. Mr Fazul Mohamed,...
SANS Institute returns to Dubai in November with its biggest yet Gulf Region event. The Gulf Region has become increasingly digitalised over the past 5-10 years. As a result the region has also become a key target of both nation state cybercriminals and hacktivists. The two-week...
Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries has expanded its corrosion testing facilities at its Sharjah Laboratory Complex to assists clients in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain and Egypt. The upgrade and expansion of the Sharjah facility allows Intertek to offer enhanced...
The global debate on building cladding, which has soared up the international safety agenda in the wake of London’s Grenfell Tower disaster which claimed 74 lives and left another 70 injured, arrives in Doha this month. Building cladding is a key feature of the Safety Design...
Security Middle East editor, Claire Mahoney talks to Jamil Al-Asfar, senior sales manager, IDIS Middle East & Africa about the challenges involved in supplying one of the biggest bank security systems upgrade in the region The Middle East has some of the most stringent video storage...
Hikvision launched the first MENA Hikvision Ecosystem Alliance Event 2019 in Dubai last week bringing together government end users, leading technology enterprises, AI Technology professionals, system integrators and over 200 CXO level decision makers, to explore the potential for collaborating and developing new technology opportunities...
A group of British security companies has formed a consortium to take to this month's OFSEC fire & security exhibition in Oman. The Nukleas Integrated Security Solutions (NISS) consortium aims to provide a one-stop solution for command and control/surveillance requirements and is actively looking to work with...
More than 500 companies will present the smartest security & fire solutions for homes, cities and workplaces at Fiera Milano next month. Intelligent video cameras that warn in case of potential risk, anti-intrusion solutions that can be managed remotely, integrated cloud systems, biometrics, facial recognition, artificial...
Following the success of the 2018 inaugural edition, ISNR Innovation Awards 2020 is coming back, with 11 categories and endorsed by ISNR Government partners’ experts from Ministry of Interior and UAE Police HQs, including Dubai Police represented by Brigadier Walid Al Mannaei, as Head of...
The IP camera market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $8 billion to over $20 billion by 2025; as reported in the latest study by Global Market Insights, Inc. Rise in the demand for modern security solutions to enhance road...
Cyber security solutions company, Fortinet has announced that Tabuk University will be the first educational institution in Saudi Arabia to offer the Fortinet Network Security Academy (FNSA) program. The FNSA is designed to develop and train action-oriented cybersecurity experts to manage new and advanced threats...
Abu Dhabi Municipality has overhauled its legacy networking infrastructure and deployed powerful new Wi-Fi 6 technology from Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, that has laid the foundation for its Smart Digital Workplace initiative. Ahmad Al Hammadi, IT manager at Abu Dhabi Municipality says, “We understand...
Top facilities management (FM) experts in the Middle East gathered recently for a seminar organised by the Middle East Facility Management Association (MEFMA), provider of a dedicated platform for FM professionals, wider construction industry stakeholders, and owner associations, to share their expertise on a range...
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum was among the first to experience a Virtual Reality demonstration in the Transguard Group stand during this weeks AVSEC Global Symposium in Dubai. Transguard Group showcased one of the most talked-about innovations and applications of technology during the...
Access control manufacturer Inner Range is increasing its presence in the Middle East by taking on a dedicated sales advisor for the region. The company, which has an EMEA regional head office near Reading, Berkshire, has delivered several major projects in the Middle East in recent...