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30 Apr Weapon detection added to Smiths Detection growing list of object recognition algorithms

Posted at 11:08h in News

Smiths Detection has added weapon detection to its iCMORE family object recognition algorithms. iCMORE offers automatic detection of an ever expanding list of dangerous, prohibited and contraband goods. iCMORE is designed to identify threats and help combat the movement of unsafe, undeclared or illegal goods. In...

26 Apr Conference discusses safety systems of existing and future buildings based on objectives of UAE Vision 2021

Posted at 10:05h in News

The Sharjah Prevention and Safety Authority (SPSA) has affirmed its continuing commitment towards providing the emirate's real estate segment with the necessary tools needed in ensuring the safety of its citizens, residents and their property, through its new Aman System, which is expected to help...

24 Apr Wavestore prequalified for major Middle East customers

Posted at 10:10h in News

Wavestore’s VMS recent pre-qualification for major customer projects across the Middle East has led to the company reporting increased sales activity across the region. Wavestore works closely with a wide range of technology partners to ensure its video recording and management software is at the heart...

23 Apr Microsoft and Johnson Controls collaborate for AI-enabled smart building in UAE

Posted at 19:13h in News

The Middle East’s sustainability pioneer, Bee’ah, has selected Johnson Controls and Microsoft for its office of the future in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, with an array of artificial intelligence (AI) and smart building solutions powered by Microsoft. Using its Digital Vault offering and extended capabilities built on...

16 Apr BAPCO 2019 hones in on the roll-out of major public safety networks and new technology

Posted at 14:25h in News

The British Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (BAPCO) held its 26th BAPCO Annual Conference and Exhibition at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry. The 2019 event was co-located with TCCA’s Critical Communications Europe, which enabled even more topics to be covered to a wider European audience....

16 Apr SANS Institute announces first cyber security training event in Oman

Posted at 08:53h in News

SANS Institute, the global leader in cyber security training, announced SANS Muscat 2019, the company’s first ever cyber security training event to be held in Oman, from April 27, 2019 to May 2, 2019 at the InterContinental Hotel, Muscat. The event, which is already highly subscribed,...

15 Apr Intersec Saudi Arabia 2019 gets underway in Jeddah featuring 111 exhibitors from 20 countries

Posted at 11:36h in Intersec, News

The 3rd edition of Intersec Saudi Arabia is underway, with 111 exhibitors from 20 countries zooming in on the Middle East’s largest commercial security and fire safety market. Running for three days at the Jeddah Centre for Forum and Events, Saudi’s foremost security, safety, and fire...

12 Apr Optex and Fiber SenSys create new force in region’s detection market

Posted at 17:01h in Intersec, News

OPTEX Europe Limited and Fiber SenSys Inc are joining forces in the Middle East to operate under a single entity to further strengthen their combined presence in the region and offer an even broader range of product solutions, with local representation in Saudi Arabia and...

12 Apr Matrix to showcase technology at Matrix Insight events in Jeddah & Riyadh

Posted at 11:40h in News

Matrix, a leading manufacturer and provider of Telecom and Security solutions, will be showcasing several of its latest security solutions and its forthcoming Matrix Insight 2019 events in Jeddah and Riyadh this April. Solutions on show will include its newly launched face recognition technology for authentication...

11 Apr Formula 1 whizzed down the Bahrain circuit with Airbus Tetra technology

Posted at 11:36h in News

Airbus provided secure communications technology for the formula 1 Grand Prix in Bahrain from 29 to 31 March. The Bahrain International Circuit Organisation used the Kingdom of Bahrain’s extended Tetra network infrastructure to ensure a smooth organization and secure the race. “Events, such as Formula 1 races,...

10 Apr UAE’s youngest hacker demonstrates live breach at GISEC

Posted at 10:34h in News

One of the UAE's youngest hackers took to the stage at the recent Gulf Information Security Expo & Conference (GISEC 2019) GISEC, the region’s largest cybersecurity forum, is a yearly event organised by Dubai Police and Dubai Electronic Security center, where the world’s best hackers demonstrate...

10 Apr X-ray screening and biometric systems now make up over half of global security screening market

Posted at 09:17h in News

As indicated by a newly launched research report, approximately US$ 7.8 billion market for security screening is highly likely to approach the revenues worth US$ 10 billion in the next two years. More than half of the total demand for security screening is being accounted by...

09 Apr DG World in Dubai partners with Radiant for secure network solution for self-drive trucks

Posted at 12:50h in News

Rajant Corporation, has entered into a strategic partnership with DG World, a Dubai-based company that develops products and solutions using advanced forms of Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation and self-driving systems to provide them a network solution for DG World's self-driving containers trucks. Due to the mission-critical nature of their fleet,...

02 Apr Sharjah Prevention and Safety Authority launches new fire detection system roll-out

Posted at 16:03h in News

The Sharjah Prevention and Safety Authority has launched a new fire protection system to enhance the emirate’s fire prevention capabilities and implement the best industry practices in response to the directive of H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council...

29 Mar Quality of product and media reputation matter most to security buyers

Posted at 09:27h in News

Despite ongoing concerns about state data-sharing, new research has revealed that senior decision makers prioritise media reputation (71%) and face-to-face relationships (72%) over where a vendor is based (58%) when evaluating a potential security partner. The research, commissioned by Say Communications explored senior decision makers’ attitudes...

26 Mar Emirates Fire and Rescue Company obtains global accreditation from Institution of Fire Engineers

Posted at 15:13h in News

The Emirates Fire and Rescue Company (EFRC), a pioneer in the field of fire life and safety consultancy, providing smart safety 360 services, recently made a historic achievement after being accredited by the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) as one of its Recognised Training Providers...

26 Mar STCS KSA’s leading ICT Solutions provider to utilise Trend Micro products

Posted at 14:26h in News

Saudi Telecom Company – Solutions (STCS), a subsidiary of Saudi Telecom Company (STC), and Trend Micro has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the recently held Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. Under the MoU, STCS will now work with Trend Micro as the latter’s Managed...

20 Mar Cyber security growing concern among business leaders in Saudi

Posted at 15:48h in News

Only four out of 10 CEOs in Saudi Arabia say their organisation is prepared to thwart any cyber-attack, according to the second edition of the “Saudi Arabia CEO Outlook 2018” report released by KPMG Al Fozan & Partners. Fifty-two percent of Saudi CEOs also believe becoming...

20 Mar Zero-Trust imperative to protecting Middle East businesses from new cyber threats, say Help AG

Posted at 15:22h in News

While IT security spending in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa is expected to surpass $2.7 billion this year[1], Help AG warns that investments in security products alone will prove insufficient in protecting businesses. The cyber security specialist is advocating the adoption of the ‘Zero-Trust’...

13 Mar CEM access control solution to help secure Bahrain International Airport

Posted at 21:10h in News

Johnson Controls' aviation specific CEM Systems AC2000 Airport access control solution has been selected to secure the new Bahrain International Airport. The CEM Systems AC2000 Airport software and industry leading CEM Systems hardware is being installed at Bahrain International Airport to ensure the highest level of...

13 Mar Cyber security top career choice for Saudi and UAE students says SANS

Posted at 10:46h in News

The latest research from global IT security training company SANS Institute demonstrates that among 14-18-year-olds across seven countries in the Middle East and Europe, the choice of IT (including cyber security) as a career is highest in Saudi Arabia and the UAE (47% and 46%...

12 Mar What is OSDP and Why Upgrade? – free ebook

Posted at 14:23h in News

A secure facility is priority number one. However, while modern credential and reader technology is being adopted for physical access control solutions, research shows that organisations continue to utilise legacy communication protocols creating vulnerabilities and risk. Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) delivers benefits and advantages that...

11 Mar Abloy to expand international business and focus on rail sector

Posted at 16:56h in News

Finnish locking solutions provider Abloy is expanding its international business operations with a major focus on the global railway industry. To facilitate this growth and support its professional customers worldwide, Abloy will open new competence centres in in North America, Southern Europe and in the Asia-Pacific...

07 Mar Uniview provides camera and NVR combination for Transworld in Qatar

Posted at 11:30h in News

Uniview, a leading video surveillance manufacturer has provided a range of cutting-edge security technologies for the Transworld Group of companies in Qatar. Transworld is a shipping agency with offices across the region, including the UAE, Saudi, Oman, Kuwait, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Singapore, Pakistan and...

06 Mar Growth prospects for the Saudi Arabian logistics industry create environment for growth

Posted at 09:51h in News

Economic diversification, policy reforms, tax regimes, and FDI policies are shifting in favor of an open economy and encouraging private investment. The advent of technology and the nation’s vision on economic diversification are creating opportunities across several industry sectors such as retail, eCommerce, healthcare, and...

04 Mar New shallow foundation bollards offer quick perimeter solution against vehicle borne attacks

Posted at 16:38h in News

Marshalls Landscape Protection has launched a new 100mm shallow foundation bollard that will significantly reduce the disruption security professionals face when installing protection against vehicle-borne terror attacks in town and city centres. The product, which has been crash-tested to the International Workshop Agreement (IWA) 14 specifications...

25 Feb Dealing with the new drone threat at airports

Posted at 09:22h in Features, News

A recent spate of drone incidents at two of the world's busiest airports over have brought anti-drone technology once again into the spotlight. Aviation authorities in Dubai however have been ahead of the game on this for some time as Philip Ingram MBE reports The closure...

21 Feb Customisable dashboards – one of several new features in the latest version of Genetec’s Security Centre

Posted at 11:14h in News

Genetec Inc. a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence today announced a new version of Security Center, the company’s open-architecture platform that unifies video surveillance, access control, automatic license plate recognition (ALPR), communications, and analytics. With customisable live dashboards, enhanced privacy...

19 Feb Intertek presents on the value of supply chain resilience at Annual Safety Day in UAE

Posted at 10:55h in News

Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, discussed the significance of safety and workplace conditions in a supply chain at the third edition of Annual Safety Day held recently in Abu Dhabi. The event underscored the more complex supply chain-oriented challenges in...

19 Feb Intersec 2019 post-show: What Pelco Brings to the Future of Video Surveillance

Posted at 09:06h in Intersec, News

Pelco showcased its video surveillance end-to-end solutions as a record-breaking number of visitors flocked to Intersec 2019. Video security solutions need to efficiently monitor several areas at once while managing limited budgets for storage and bandwidth. Navigating environmental challenges such as extreme climates, vandalism, and varying...

18 Feb UAE Armed Forces announce contract at IDEX 2019

Posted at 14:42h in News, Uncategorised

The acquisition of Paramount Group’s newly launched, next generation armoured personnel carrier, the Mbombe 4, was announced by the United Arab Emirates at IDEX 2019, the largest defence and security Expo in the Middle East. The announcement was made by the UAE’s Ministry of Defence on the first...

15 Feb International defence conference kicks off in Abu Dhabi

Posted at 12:18h in News

The International Defence Conference (IDC) 2019, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, began this week in Abu Dhabi under the theme ‘Shaping Our Shared Future: Strengthening Our...

13 Feb A new platform for security

Posted at 15:22h in Features, News

“Today the industry still has the tendency to tackle common problems with proprietary solutions.” Security Middle East speaks to Johan Jubbega, president of the newly-formed Open Security and Safety Alliance which aims to offer of more collaborative approach to today's security challenges by offering specifications for a...

13 Feb ISM joins UK security consortium seeking out critical infrastructure projects

Posted at 15:14h in News

Intergrated Security Manufacturing (ISM), a leader in the design, development and manufacture of PSIM and ISMS technology, has joined Nukleas, a new Integrated Security Solutions consortium. The consortium, which is supported by the UK Government’s Department for International Trade, has been developed to offer the discerning...

08 Feb NEBOSH chief exec to address Kuwait HSSE conference

Posted at 11:34h in News

At the 3rd Kuwait International HSSE Conference and Exhibition Ian Taylor, NEBOSH Chief Executive, Ian Taylor will deliver a keynote address on process safety leadership.Taking place from 9am on 19 February, Ian will be joined by four senior leaders from the process industries. Kuwait is one...

04 Feb Dubai Police launch 2nd version of ‘Capture the Flag’ cyber security challenge

Posted at 11:56h in News

Dubai Police have launched the second annual cyber security challenge, titled “Capture the Flag”, to inspire cyber security enthusiasts to learn more about computer science and strengthen their problem-solving skills. Capture the Flag (CTF) has been designed to encourage the young generation to develop ideas and...

30 Jan British Safety Council to explore future of H&S in workplace in Middle East

Posted at 11:13h in News

The British Safety Council is hosting its fourth annual conference in Dubai, The Future of Health, Safety and Wellbeing in the Workplace, on Tuesday, 5 February 2019, at the Sofitel Dubai Downtown. Across issues such as automation, ‘any time any place’ work, the impact of modern...

28 Jan Intersec celebrates most successful show to date

Posted at 10:41h in Intersec, News

A new record in visitor numbers has underlined what has been the most successful edition yet for the leading trade fair for security, safety, and fire protection in Dubai. The 21st edition of Intersec, which concluded its three-day run on 22nd January 2019 at the Dubai...

28 Jan SIRA approves ISS to provide VMS and native analytics for law enforcement in Dubai

Posted at 10:15h in News

Intelligent Security Systems (ISS) has been selected to provide advanced VMS management and LPR/ANPR analytics technology to Dubai law enforcement agencies. The company is a global provider of intelligent VMS and native analytics and has been awarded a Security System Approval Certificate from Dubai’s Security...

22 Jan Maxxess eFusion plays central site management role at Dubai’s landmark Bluewaters Island

Posted at 15:58h in News

Maxxess eFusion technology is being used to provide seamless integration and easy management of security, safety and site management systems at Bluewaters Island, Dubai. The region’s newest tourism hotspot, Bluewaters opened in November 2018 and is expected to attract more than 3 million visitors every year. The...

22 Jan Smiths Detection launches its first training centre in the Middle East

Posted at 10:53h in News

Smiths Detection has announced the opening of its first training centre in the Middle East. The new site comprises a number of training rooms and a demonstration area with the company’s latest security solutions, including automatic explosives-detection systems and airport lanes. The training centre will give...

22 Jan Security Middle East enjoys another successful Intersec

Posted at 10:42h in Intersec, News

The team at Security Middle East have enjoyed another busy and successful Intersec show in Dubai. The show was a great opportunity to meet advertisers and readers and once again we took our biggest issue of the year with us to the exhibition. Looking forward...

20 Jan Saudi Arabia’s National Bank makes huge surveillance upgrade

Posted at 18:00h in News

Saudi Arabia’s National Commercial Bank (NCB) is using IDIS technology for one of the biggest financial surveillance system upgrades ever seen in the region, involving at least 1000 NVRs and over 2500 IP cameras. The bank, which serves over 5.4 million customers and is the second...

20 Jan New Intersec Future Security Summit launches with 40-plus regional and international experts and government speakers

Posted at 17:47h in Intersec, News

Intersec 2019, the world’s leading trade fair for security, safety, and fire protection, opened in Dubai today (20 January), featuring 1,212 exhibitors from 54 countries. The annual three-day event, which runs until 22nd January at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, is organised by Messe...

17 Jan Dahua Middle East to launch ‘Heart of City’ concept at Intersec

Posted at 10:07h in Intersec, News

Dahua Technology Middle East will be launching “Dahua Heart of City (HOC)” New Smart City Framework to the overseas markets at Intersec exhibition in Dubai. First released in Security China 2018, “Dahua Heart of City (HOC)” is a smart city development engine supported by Full Sensing,...

16 Jan Live-action firefighting, Artificial Intelligence, and Securing Expo 2020 among key features at Intersec 2019

Posted at 13:01h in Headline News, Intersec, News

Live-action firefighting and emergency rescue operations, drone demonstrations, and a revamped conference discussing Artificial Intelligence, safety planning for cities of the future, and securing the Dubai Expo 2020, are some key features of Intersec 2019, as the final preparations are laid ahead of its big...

16 Jan Security forecast 2019

Posted at 12:57h in Features, News

Philip Ingram MBE discusses his five trends for the security industry year ahead with Jamil Alasfar, senior sales manager Middle East & Africa with South Korean CCTV manufacturer IDIS and Johan Paulsson, CTO with the giant that is Axis Communications There are five major trends influencing...

16 Jan Ring in the changes in home security at Intersec

Posted at 12:28h in Intersec, News

Intersec visitors interested in home security will be able to get up close and personal with Ring's range of home security solutions with a series of on-stand demos. The company, which is looking to meet demand for home security solutions, particularly amongst developers of master-planned home...