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Thales contactless fingerprint capture using a mobile device

Thales Passes NIST Contactless Fingerprint Testing

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Thales has completed the first phase of NIST FastCAP qualification testing, moving mobile contactless fingerprint capture closer to broader operational use. Thales said its contactless fingerprint technology met the requirements of NIST Special Publication 500-339, which defines qualification testing for systems that capture fingerprints without traditional contact
ASSA ABLOY and Emirates Green Building Council representatives in Dubai

ASSA ABLOY Highlights Sustainable Manufacturing in Dubai

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ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Middle East showcased its sustainable manufacturing practices and building solutions during a Green Building Week visit by the Emirates Green Building Council in Dubai. ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Middle East welcomed members of the Emirates Green Building Council (EGBC) to its Dubai headquarters and manufacturing facility on September 7,
Mercury S4 access control I/O module

Mercury launches S4 modules for access control expansion

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Mercury Security has launched a new family of S4 I/O Modules designed to expand access control capacity while allowing organizations to retain existing infrastructure and strengthen cybersecurity. The HID-owned access control hardware manufacturer introduced the Mercury S4 I/O Module family. The platform targets organizations that need to modernize or expand physical
Fire-resistant glass protecting a modern building from flames

Fire-resistant glass market to reach $18.1bn by 2031

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The global fire-resistant glass market is projected to grow from $11.65 billion in 2026 to $18.09 billion by 2031, driven by tighter fire safety requirements and growing construction activity. According to MarketsandMarkets, the market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 9.2% during the forecast period. Demand is rising as developers […]
Johnson Controls Autocall Fire Site Administrator fire safety workstation interface

Johnson Controls launches new fire safety workstations

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Johnson Controls has launched two next-generation fire safety workstations designed to centralize monitoring and control across large and complex facilities. The new Simplex Incident Manager and Autocall Fire Site Administrator combine enterprise-scale fire system monitoring, cybersecurity-focused architecture and centralized incident management. They target environments
AFAD personnel using Hytera radio communications in Istanbul

Hytera unifies AFAD emergency radio network in Istanbul

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Istanbul’s disaster management authority has deployed a unified Hytera DMR network designed to improve communications and coordination between emergency response units across the city. Istanbul’s Disaster and Emergency Management Department (AFAD) has deployed a Hytera DMR Tier III Simulcast Trunking Solution to replace fragmented communications infrastructure and improve
Jeddah Waterfront on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast

2P wins $19.7m Jeddah cybersecurity project

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Photo credit: Saudi Press Agency (SPA) / CC BY-SA 4.0 Saudi technology company 2P has won a $19.7 million cybersecurity project with Jeddah Municipality. The project will cover more than 25 cybersecurity systems and solutions used by Jeddah Municipality, according to a Saudi Exchange disclosure published on August 27. The contract is valued at $19.7 […]
GCC cyber risk governance and critical infrastructure cybersecurity

Oman, Bahrain strengthen cyber risk governance

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Oman and Bahrain are strengthening national cyber risk frameworks as GCC states move toward more structured cybersecurity governance. In late August, Oman launched its National Cybersecurity Strategy 2026-2030. The strategy sets out a five-year framework to strengthen national cyber resilience and protect essential services. It also aims to support a secure digital
AXIS D2124-VE AI radar for 360-degree area protection

Axis Unveils 360° AI Radar for Area Protection

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Photo: Axis Communications Axis Communications is preparing to launch a new AI-powered radar for continuous protection of large outdoor areas. According to Axis Communications, the AXIS D2124-VE Radar provides 360-degree coverage in all weather and lighting conditions, detecting objects at distances of up to 200 meters and covering a human recognition area of 40,000 square

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  • UAE Cyber Security Council exhibition area at GISEC Global in Dubai
  • Dubai airport customs procedures with baggage screening and Smart iDeclare processing times
  • Participants at the Dubai Cyber Challenge during GISEC Global 2026 in Dubai
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  • GISEC Global 2026 main stage session on cybersecurity and critical infrastructure in Dubai
  • Euro Defence Expo 2026 logo for EUDEX in Essen
  • NFC passport verification for foreign nationals in Egypt
  • HID and other partners recognized for IoT adoption initiatives at LEAP 2026 in Saudi Arabia

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