Turkey and Qatar have reached an agreement to ensure safety at Kabul's main airport, amid talks with the Taliban government after two days of "intense negotiations." The agreement was confirmed via Turkish diplomats, as the country says it would be open to operating it with Qatar...
Saudi Arabian officials met with their counterparts from the Horn of Africa to discuss security defence strategies. The Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with US Assistant Secretary of State for Horn of Africa Affairs Molly Phee and the newly appointed envoy for...
Intersec 2022 has played host to brands from over 120 countries across the safety, security and fire protection industries. One market leader is AMAG Technology who offer pioneering services in physical access control, identity management and integrated security solutions. We caught up with Mark Williams, Director...
Kuwaiti state security agents affiliated with the Ministry of Interior are being investigated for kidnapping and torturing a senior officer. The investigation was confirmed via a statement released to news website Independent Arabia. Full details are still yet to be released. According to one source who spoke...
The United Arab Emirates has announced its "Stronger United" commitments for its term on the United Nations Security Council from 2022 to 2023. The commitments will guide the UAE's engagement with the Security Council and UN member states throughout its term, which include securing peace, advancing...
Dubai Police has expanded its fleet of exclusive vehicles with a Cadillac CT5. The compact sedan will be hitting the roads of Dubai as a police patrol car. Dubai Police’s commitment to having a versatile fleet of cars ready for any situation means that the CT5...
The third cyber security expert workshop (Stadia) has wrapped up, following three days of sharing best security practice ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Organised by the Safety and Security Operations Committee (SSOC) of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 it ran in cooperation...
International SOS company, MedAire has announced is it boosting its aviation security intelligence gathering operations in the Middle East in response to growing demand. The company is adding new personnel to its Dubai operations centre with two dedicated aviation security specialists and a security manager....
The merger of protective intelligence software Ontic, and SIGMA Threat Management Associates will deliver an end-to-end solution for physical and behaviours threat signal intelligence, automation, workflow and threat assessment methodology. The two companies had previously partnered together to integrate SIGMA’s threat assessment protocols and expertise with...
Following a fatality when a member of the public accidentally interfered with an electricity transformer, The Oman Electricity Transmission Company (OETC) decided to review its perimeter security and opted for a monitored pulsed fencing solution from Gallagher Security. Based in Muscat, Oman, the Oman Electricity Transmission...
Genetec has introduced the next generation of its AutoVu SharpV ALPR (automatic license plate recognition) camera. This new version provides a future-proof fixed ALPR solution that delivers machine learning-based ALPR and vehicle analytics on the edge. Designed for fixed ALPR installations, the new SharpV can be...
Security and Safety Things GmbH has announced it now offers 100 unique video analytic applications in its Application Store, further strengthening its position as the largest open platform application store for smart security cameras in the world. The Security & Safety Things’ (S&ST) Application Store now...
Securitas, the leading intelligent protective services partner, has agreed to acquire Protection One, the German market leader specialising in remote technology-driven security solutions and electronic security. The acquisition will enhance Securitas’ protective services capabilities in Germany and is in line with the Group’s strategy of doubling...
"VMS is an acronym everyone in the security industry is familiar with, but what it means is changing to the benefit of any organisation that places a premium on their physical security strategy," writes Andreas Conrad, head of marketing at Qognify There are many examples where...
Airbus secured this years’ Hajj holy pilgrimage in Mecca with its mission-critical communication technologies in Saudi Arabia. The company rolled out its Tactilon Agnet 800 collaboration platform and Tetra technology for use of public safety and security forces on the field and in the control rooms....
Hikvision continues to enhance its offering of professional video surveillance cameras featuring the company’s innovative ColorVu imaging technology. Available in PT (pan, tilt), turret and bullet indoor and outdoor configurations, Hikvision ColorVu cameras provide vivid, high resolution color images in virtually any lighting condition, including...
Maxxess has released a major update to its popular eVisitor visitor management solution with new mobile access integrations and touchless reader choices to support more flexible workplace operations post-pandemic. The new release includes options for mobile access control using smartphones, with authorised visitors and site users...
Honeywell has launched the Middle East’s first proof of concept project for its integrated Healthy Buildings solutions portfolio at Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates which uses integrated air quality, safety and security solutions along with advanced analytics that monitor both...
Bangladesh has opened it first eGates at the capital’s International Airport. The implementation of the state-of-the-art automated border control (ABC) solution is part of the country’s overall modernisation of the next-generation electronic passport infrastructure. The gates were provided by Veridos, a provider of integrated identity solutions. The...
LEGIC Identsystems has acquired the Cross-domain Development Kit (XDK) for connectivity and industrial sensing from Bosch Connected Devices and Solutions GmbH. Created as a prototyping platform as well as a complete sensor node solution, the XDK will be integrated with LEGIC’s end-to-end security platform LEGIC Connect...
Demand for more powerful, flexible but simple integrated security and site management solutions - in applications including datacenters, healthcare, banking, and critical infrastructure – is being met by a new technology tie-up between Korea’s IDIS and Australian-headquartered, Inner Range. The collaboration brings together IDIS’s end-to-end video...
Eagle Eye Networks, global leader in cloud video surveillance has introduced the first-of-its-kind 4G, direct-to-cloud body camera designed specifically for commercial use. This new offering provides commercial customers with affordable access to feature-rich, professional-grade body camera services, which improve staff safety and accountability, trigger immediate response,...
Maxxess is addressing increased demand for workplace and facilities flexibility with the release of eFusion version 7, its access control software that offers a complete security, safety, and building systems management platform. As organisations adapt to the fast changing, post-pandemic landscape – with many now shifting...
barox Kommunikation AG, the global manufacturer of professional video switches, media converters and IP extenders, specifically designed for video applications, is supporting secure IT networks for video in their next online CPD Certified training course . Scheduled for Wednesday 7th July, 10.30-11.30 BST, the free-of-charge ‘Threats...
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), which claims the title of the world's largest air cargo handler and is headquartered in Paris, has opened a new Security Operations Centre (SOC) for the Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa (EMEAA) region in the city, providing centralised 24/7 monitoring...
One of IDIS's most popular cameras, the award-winning 12MP IR Super Fisheye camera is now NDAA compliant and available to systems integrators and end users around the globe. The camera is a popular choice for schools, retail, healthcare, and logistics centers where it is significantly reducing...
ISS – Intelligent Security Systems, a leading provider of intelligent VMS and native analytics globally, has expanded its office in Dubai. Located at Jumeirah Lake Towers, a large development consisting of 80 towers built along a scenic waterway, the ISS Dubai office provides sales, technical...
Panasonic has updated its range of S-Series cameras with embedded AI capabilities and improved image quality for more accurate analytics running on the camera. The first four indoor dome and box-type models, with Full HD resolution, will be available in early July. Further line-up expansions...
Christie has launched a new LDC display - the FHD554-X 55-inch LCD part of its Ultra Series of LCD displays for tiled video walls. It’s designed for a range of spaces including military and government control rooms, security and surveillance centres, briefing centres and critical viewing...
Security Middle East Magazine is proud to present a series of exclusive Middle East events – SecurMiddleEast – themed around the best practices and innovation in enterprise security solutions. We will be hosting a trio of limited capacity events in Dubai, Doha and Riyadh. Starting on...
D-Link has unveiled its new JustConnect 16-Channel H.265 PoE Network Video Recorder (DNR-4020-16P) – an all-in-on IP video surveillance solution that offers SMBs and enterprises a robust surveillance system. The all-in-one DNR-4020-16P comes with integrated PoE ports, which can power and connect up to 16 individual...
International Security Expo will return to Olympia, London from 28 - 29 September, reuniting the entire security market at the show’s first face-to-face event for over 18 months Over 14,000 vetted visitors will come together under one roof looking to source the latest security products and...
Timothy Compston maps the road ahead for rapidly deployable tower solutions Fuelled by a sea change in communications, power, and surveillance technologies, rapidly deployable CCTV towers are now high on the agenda for commercial and governmental users across the globe, including the Middle East, as an...
HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed has issued a statement announcing the return of the region's biggest security show. Intersec will be back in Dubai between the 18-22 January 2022. "Dubai's status as one of the world's safest cities is built on a foundation of trust, openness, and...
3DX-Ray has announced a contract for the sale of a ThreatScan- LS1 x-ray scanner system to the German Customs Service. This portable flat screen scanner allows border officers to inspect vehicle tyres, fuel tanks, doors and other internal spaces within a vehicle, without having to...
As video users globally pay closer attention to the manufacturing origins and standards-compliance of their systems, IDIS is highlighting the value of its fully licensed network cameras and recorders that feature H.265 video compression. IDIS was among the first manufacturers to deliver the benefits of H.265...
Timothy Compston maps the road ahead for rapidly deployable tower solutions Fuelled by a sea change in communications, power, and surveillance technologies, rapidly deployable CCTV towers are now high on the agenda for commercial and governmental users across the globe, including the Middle East, as an...
Working in partnership with Oslo Airport to install the RTT110 EDS system presented Rapiscan Systems with not just one, but two unique challenges. The first was creating a proprietary water cooling system that worked in tandem with the airport’s green initiatives, and the second a ‘Level 4’ review option running in parallel to the traditional baggage screening process. Both would be challenges enough...
Genetec Inc. has shared the results of its ‘Physical Security in EMEA 2021’ report, based on insights from over 1,500 physical security professionals. The report takes a closer look at how physical security teams across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are leveraging technology to...
SME talks to Fahmi Jabri, general manager, Honeywell commercial security, Middle East, Turkey and Africa how they are putting health & safety at the heart of their security offering How well has the security industry adapted to the changing health & safety situation? The security industry remains...
ONVIF®, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, has announced that more than 20,000 security products are now conformant to its various profiles. This new milestone underscores the strong market demand for interoperability of hardware and software offerings and the relevance of...
Smiths Detection, a leading threat-detection and security-technology company, will supply a full suite of passenger baggage screening equipment for Kuwait’s new International Airport Terminal 2, which is currently under construction. Smiths Detection, a leading threat-detection and security-technology company, will supply a full suite of passenger...
Genetec shares the results of its ‘Physical Security in EMEA 2021’ report, based on insights from over 1,500 physical security professionals which show how physical security teams across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are leveraging technology to manage both short term needs and long-term priorities. The...
ISS – Intelligent Security Systems, has appointed Raheel Ahmed Jalili as new technical sales manager for Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. Raheel will manage ISS’ sales strategy, alignment of verticals, channel expansion, and technology partnerships. “We welcome Raheel to the ISS Middle East team,” said Sanjay Phatak,...
Honeywell is to instal an integrated building management systems across all Mouwasat Medical Services (MMS) hospitals in Saudi Arabia. It will enable MMS to optimise its energy usage and building maintenance across its six hospital locations. Honeywell’s contract is part of MMS’ ‘digital-first’ approach and involves the...
March Networks has introduced its X-Series Hybrid Recorders, a new high-performance platform that’s optimised to support Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications with NVIDIA system-on-chip (SoC) technology. The X-Series is March Networks’ most powerful recording platform to date says the company, delivering a 400% increase in throughput over...
“Organisations should never have to choose between protecting the privacy of individuals and their physical security,” says Pierre Racz, President of Genetec, a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions. In the physical security industry, protecting people and assets...
For people and businesses in Lebanon, stability has been hard to come by for some time. Mass civil demonstrations against the government have become commonplace in recent years, leading to an ongoing period of significant political instability and an economic crisis. Long-term tensions with the borders...
As part of their COVID-19 response, Gallagher and Invixium have collaborated to develop an integrated, user-friendly solution to address the global market's immediate, health-oriented needs. IXM TITAN with Enhancement Kit is Invixium’s flagship biometric reader and hallmark of its COVID-19 solution, which delivers simultaneous face recognition...