GISEC 2026 closes on quantum and AI security

Editorial September 18, 2026

Quantum resilience, AI-enabled cybercrime and operational resilience shaped the final day of GISEC Global 2026 in Dubai. GISEC Global 2026 concluded its three-day conference program at Dubai Exhibition Centre on September 18. The final day focused on post-quantum security, AI-enabled

Global Quantum X to launch alongside GISEC 2027

Editorial September 18, 2026

Global Quantum X will launch alongside GISEC Global 2027 in Dubai, bringing quantum technology and cybersecurity together around post-quantum security and national readiness. Global Quantum X (GQX) by GITEX will run alongside GISEC Global 2027 at Dubai Exhibition Centre from May 4 to 6. The event will take place in strategic partnership with the UAE […]

Dubai Customs boosts airport screening for peak arrivals

Editorial September 17, 2026

Dubai Customs has increased staffing and screening capacity as passenger volumes rise after the summer break. The plan includes 77 baggage screening machines and round-the-clock operations. According to Dubai Customs, the authority is combining additional personnel, screening technology and digital services to speed up customs procedures during peak travel periods. 77

GISEC 2026 explores AI-driven cyber operations and OT risk

Editorial September 17, 2026

Critical infrastructure, AI-powered security operations and cyber conflict were central to the second day of GISEC Global 2026 in Dubai. GISEC Global 2026 continued at Dubai Exhibition Centre under the theme Cyber First: The New Digital Order. Sessions examined how connected digital environments are changing national and industrial risk. The UAE Cyber Security Council

Hikvision fixes two access control vulnerabilities

Editorial September 17, 2026

Hikvision has released fixes for two security vulnerabilities affecting its access control software and several intercom products. The flaws carry CVSS scores of 7.1 and 5.2. The company detailed the issues in two advisories published on September 10. One affects HikCentral Access Control. The other concerns a range of Hikvision intercom products. HikCentral flaw allows

GISEC 2026 puts AI threats and critical infrastructure in focus

Editorial September 16, 2026

AI-enabled threats, national cyber resilience and critical infrastructure protection dominated the first day of GISEC Global 2026 in Dubai. GISEC Global 2026 opened at Dubai Exhibition Centre with discussions focused on how artificial intelligence is changing both cyber defense and cybercrime. Speakers also examined the growing links between cybersecurity, national

EUDEX Conference focuses on civil-military security

Editorial September 16, 2026

The inaugural Euro Defence Expo in Essen will bring defense and civilian security closer together, with a two-day conference focused on total defense, resilience and civil-military cooperation. The first Euro Defence Expo (EUDEX) will take place at Messe Essen from September 22–25, bringing together more than 350 exhibitors from 19 countries. Alongside the exhibition, the

Egypt advances NFC passport checks for foreign investors

Editorial September 15, 2026

Egypt has given initial sandbox approval to an NFC-based passport verification platform designed to let foreign nationals access financial services remotely. Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) granted VLens and EFG Holding initial approval to test the platform. The project has not yet entered live testing. The system uses NFC on mobile devices to read data […]

HID recognized in Saudi digital ID verification

Editorial September 15, 2026

Saudi authorities have recognized HID for its work in digital identity verification as part of the Kingdom’s IoT Adoption Initiative. HID received the Saudi Arabia IoT Leader in Digital ID Verification recognition from the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) and Digital Government Authority

GISEC Global 2026 opens in Dubai

Editorial September 15, 2026

GISEC Global 2026 brings together cybersecurity leaders from 182 countries with AI threats, digital sovereignty and cyber resilience high on the agenda. The event runs from September 16 to 18 at Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City. The 15th edition is hosted by the UAE Cyber Security Council, with Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) as […]