Middle East


Unlocking growth opportunities: Cloud-based access control in the Middle East

Exploring the emerging applications for cloud-based access control in an increasingly technology-driven Middle East security market. Read More

Traffic flow and security elevated by video surveillance upgrade throughout major UAE city

A city in the UAE has elevated its public transport network with an upgrade to its video surveillance network to monitor traffic and security. Read More

Opportunities abound for the security sector in Saudi Arabia?

Bruce Braes explains the opportunities that Saudi Arabia's ‘giga projects’ are presenting for the security supply chain, with technology at the heart of Vision 2030. Read More

IFSEC Interviews: CAME UK’s Mark Kurland on entrance control and safety from Qatar to the UK

CAME UK's Mark Kurland discusses speedlanes, turnstiles and barriers for perimeter protection and access control at IFSEC 2023. Read More

New multi-use high-rise MIRACLZ Dubai tower fitted with addressable fire protection system

The MIRACLZ tower block in Dubai has been equipped with a fire protection solution from Advanced, including over 3,000 addressable devices. Read More

16 die in Dubai apartment blaze in Al-Ras neighbourhood

A fire that broke out on Saturday 15 April at a residential apartment in Dubai has left 16 people dead, with another nine injured. Read More

“Pay as little as 35p per hour” – Further concerns raised about treatment of security guards in Qatar on eve of 2022 FIFA World Cup

Further revelations regarding the treatment of security officers in Qatar at the 2022 FIFA World Cup indicate poor working conditions. Read More

Alcatraz AI expands into Europe and Middle East citing strong demand for frictionless access control

Alcatraz AI has expanded into the European and Middle Eastern markets, noting strong demand for frictionless access control solutions. Read More

Hochiki fire detection system installed to protect Dubai Metro

We find out how Hochiki's fire detection devices are helping to protect Dubai Metro passengers. Read More

Video tech is on the money – How rapid plug-and-play video integration enhances security across thousands of Middle East ATMs

Dennis Choi, General Manager at IDIS Middle East and Africa, discusses how the company’s partners have been upgrading surveillance in the region. Read More

Tel Aviv residential complex utilising facial recognition to protect tenants from COVID-related threats

Gindi TLV, a complex in Tel Aviv, maintains the safety of its community by using Oosto’s face and object recognition. Read More

Advanced fire panels specified to protect prestigious Marassi Galleria mall and hotel in Bahrain

We find out more from Advanced about the project, which features over 6,000 smoke/heat detectors and integrated voice evacuation systems. Read More

Five-star UAE Radisson Blu selects GFE for fire detection tech and system design

Global Fire Equipment’s (GFE) fire detection technology was specified for the facility’s protection, alongside providing the system design. Read the full case study. Read More

Heightened alert: Combatting the ‘hybrid security threat’ to critical energy and utilities

Hunter Seymour explores the growing threat to critical energy and utilities facilities and identifies the need for a 'hybrid approach' to security at CNI sites. Read More

Tavcom Training signs agreement with Dubai security regulator SIRA

Tavcom Training, a subsidiary of Linx International Group, has partnered with the Security Industry Regulatory Authority (SIRA) in Dubai to strengthen its presence in the region. Read More

The Dubai Hotel Fire: Product Failure, Fire Strategy Success

James Lane BEng Hons CEng MIFireE, Head of Fire Engineering at BB7 delivers his verdict on the ramifications of the recent fire in Dubai. Read More



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Whitepaper: Enhancing security, resilience and efficiency across a range of industries

Whitepaper: Multi-residential access management – The move to digital

2024 trends in physical security and critical communications

The Video Surveillance Report 2023

How cloud-based video surveillance can enable improved security for housing associations

EBOOK: Lessons from FIREX 2023 – Emerging challenges in fire safety

Return on Investment of Digital Access Management Solutions – Whitepaper for Critical Infrastructure Protection

EBOOK: Are You Ready for The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill?