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...
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...
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)....
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...
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...
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...
Professionals in the security, safety and fire protection industry gathered for the second edition of the Intersec Awards last night during a gala event to celebrate their achievements in the industry. The ceremony which was hosted by Messe Frankfurt Middle East, the organisers of Intersec –...
Airport Solutions Dubai, taking place 19-20 November within the Dubai Airshow will offer an opportunity for the airport community to explore technology advancements to meet future capacity demands, says the organisers, Tarsus. As passenger numbers continue to rise globally, airports are seeking innovative solutions to meet...
Mimecast a leading email and data security company has announced the winners of its Middle East Partner Awards 2019. Five channel partners from the UAE were recognised across six categories for their performance over the past year. Mimecast revealed the winners during its annual Mimecast Partner...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Security Integration specialist Radclyffe Global Security (RGS) of Dubai has recently completed the first phase of improvement of CCTV coverage at the prestigious Atlantis, The Palm resort, on Dubai’s Palm Island. Involving a significant expansion to the camera count, the latest evolution of the camera network...
The Middle East is proving to be a hot bed of business for global suppliers of security, safety, and fire protection, with the world’s top industry players all set to converge at Intersec 2019 in Dubai to drive more double digit growth. From video surveillance technologies...
Wavestore, a British developer of open platform Video Management Software (VMS), has announced the opening of a Middle East office and the appointment of Mustapha Kabbara as its business development director for the region. Reporting to Wavestore’s managing director, James Smith, and based at the company’s...
Axis Communications is returning for the 21st edition of Intersec from 20 – 22 January 2019. Axis will showcase the many dimensions of products, solutions and services across Retail, Critical Infrastructure and Smart Cities. Philippe Kubbinga, regional director - Middle East & Africa, Axis Communications says: “At Axis, we have stayed at...
The Gulf region’s construction sector is tipped to see a 12 percent year-on-year rise in the value of new contractor project awards in 2019, powered by rising oil prices and increased government spending, a recent whitepaper stated. A November 2018 report said construction contractor awards across...
Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC) and the British Standards Institute (BSI) have signed a memorandum of understanding on working on best practices in the area of cyber security. Amer Sharafuddin Sharaf, Senior Director - Compliance Support and Alliances, DESC and Theuns Kotzé, Managing Director – BSI...
Security Middle East is a key media partner for the forthcoming Intersec exhibition and conference held in Dubai in January 2019. This means we distribute an additional 8,000+ copies of our January publication at the front registration stands for all visitors to pick up (this is...
As part of its efforts to transform Dubai into the smartest city of the world, the Dubai Police General Command has taken a quantum leap in policing by introducing the world's first intelligent police station (SPS). The SPS has been nominated for the Hamdan Bin...
Artificial Intelligence will play an important role in the Middle East commercial security market’s future, as interconnected video surveillance systems and autonomous IP-based solutions become the norm, says the boss of a global video surveillance manufacturer. Gaurav Kemka, the director of CP PLUS, said mining scores...
The countdown has begun for the 21st edition of the world’s leading security, safety, and fire protection trade show in Dubai, with global suppliers zooming in on a Middle East market that is estimated to more than double in value over the next six years. More...
Professional Communication Corporation - Nedaa, the Dubai Government secure networks provider, is all set to share its current critical communications tactics in the public safety domain when it participates for the sixth consecutive year at the Critical Communications Middle East and North Africa (CC MENA)...
UK-based wearable camera experts, Edesix has opened a new office in UAE as it targets the Middle Eastern market for expansion. The UK-based wearable camera expert, which already supplies VideoBadges to the Abu Dhabi police force, sees the Middle East as a key expanding market and...
Artificial intelligence camera and sensor technology that sees, smells and listens for potential security problems was presented to delgates at the Future Cities Show at Dubai International Exhibition Centre (DIEC). The advanced and adaptable technology of Brazil-headquartered, Polsec which is already operating in some Brazilian locations and is...
UAE facilities management company Emrill is celebrating a major contract win this month from property giant Emaar Properties that will see the company provide manned security services for Emaar's sites in downtown Dubai and the Dubai Marina Master Communities. Alex Davies, Emrill’s managing director commented, “This...
Dubai Police has proposed a pathbreaking project “Police Without Policemen” as part of the Dubai 10X initiative. The project will consist of three activations which aims to implement the vision of Dubai as a city of the future through innovative steps that bring futuristic solutions...
Honeywell has announced the launch of its first industrial cyber security center of excellence (COE) at its Middle East headquarters in Dubai. The new COE is a pioneering technology centre with a safe off-process environment to test and demonstrate process control network vulnerabilities and threats,...
The Dubai Police https://www.dubaipolice.gov.ae has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), extending its relationship with Riverbed Technology www.riverbed.com to a broader spectrum in the field of development and upgrade of both applications and infrastructure. Riverbed will now focus on the introduction of new and innovative technical solutions,...
A new IP based system will allow the Hyatt Regency to monitor and review footage in real-time through a custom-built control room. AgilityGrid, a Dubai-based Security Solutions provider that delivers IP CCTV security solutions for businesses and government bodies across the EMEA region, along with its...
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 the...
Hikvision hosted an exclusive AI+ forum in Dubai during Intersec for the global launch of its Hikvision Artificial Intelligence AI+ solutions. General Sheikh Sultan Bin Abdullah Al Nuaimi, Commander-in-Chief of Ajman Police, Jin Lei, the Chinese Economic and Commercial Counsellor of the Consulate General of the...
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has launched the initial phase of a Smart Parking Project covering controlled parking at Al-Rigga and the World Trade Center areas. The project has been implemented by Energy International Corporation using smart parking sensors from Nedap and provides new...
Dubai Civil Aviation Authority's head of Airspace Safety says he now spends 80% of his time dealing with UAS-related issues. Michael Rudolph, head of Airspace Safety at Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, was speaking during this week's UAS Summit held as part of the Dubai Airshow. He said...
Intersec is set to celebrate two decades of remarkable success when it opens doors in January 2018 in Dubai. The 20th anniversary edition will feature more than 1,300 exhibitors from 58 countries, while over 31,000 visitors from 128 countries are expected to attend as they seek...
Situational Awareness and Telematics provider Restrata has signed an agreement with Integral DMCC, a Dubai-based consultancy company specialising in the logistics and supply chain sector and have already won their first contract. In the UAE, the logistics and transport industry is under pressure to comply with...
Electronic access control specialists, Paxton has opened its first dedicated base in the Middle East with a new office in Dubai Silicon Oasis. Visitors to the new office will be able to view full demonstrations of Paxton’s flagship networked access control product, Net2, as part...
HID Global has been selected by Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MRHE) in Dubai to upgrade its access control solutions. The company has deployed Seos smart cards and HID Mobile Access®, making it possible for MRHE employees to use a combination of smart cards, smartphones and...
Smiths Detection chose the Airport Show in Dubai to unveil its advanced screening and management platform - Checkpoint.Evoplus. This sophisticated software has been designed to support next-generation checkpoint X-ray screening equipment, streamlining security processes to help increase passenger throughput; optimise resources; reduce operational costs; and...