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Engineers reviewing project plans, illustrating AI technology procurement and long-term platform planning by Tabbara Electronics

The Future of Technology Procurement in the AI Era

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Selecting the right technology is no longer simply about comparing products and prices. In the AI era, successful procurement depends on choosing platforms that can continuously evolve through software, integration and innovation. By: Loubna Tabbara, Marketing and Sales Director, Tabbara Electronics E-mail: pr@tabbara-electronics.com Technology has evolved from standalone
Cybersecurity resilience in the Middle East driven by geopolitical threats and AI

Cybersecurity in the Middle East: A New Era of Resilience

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Nearly half of all cyberattacks recorded across Mastercard’s EEMEA region over the past year targeted the Middle East. That single figure says more about the region’s strategic weight than any report could. Cybersecurity here is no longer a background concern — it is changing as fast as the geopolitics, the technology, and the money behind […]
ASSA ABLOY digital access solutions reduce security costs with wireless electronic locking and access control.

Six Ways Digital Access Reduces Costs for Businesses

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Digital access delivers measurable value across key areas—from lower installation and operating costs to greater flexibility, stronger security, and a reduced total cost of ownership. By replacing manual processes with intelligent access management, organizations can now improve operational efficiency By: Thomas Schulz, Director & Head of Marketing DAS EMEIA, ASSA
Counter-drone protection for critical infrastructure using layered airspace security around power infrastructure.

Counter-Drone Protection of Critical Infrastructure

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Critical infrastructure operators can no longer treat drones as isolated nuisance devices. As small, low-flying, autonomous, and non-emitting drones become harder to detect and classify, counter-drone protection is moving toward layered airspace awareness, multi-sensor fusion, and carefully controlled mitigation. By: Mirza Bahic E-mail: editorial@asmideast.com
Modern metro train and Dubai skyline illustrating advanced fire detection system performance and smart building safety.

Fire Detection: From Compliance to Performance

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Stricter smoke detection requirements are pushing the industry beyond minimum product compliance toward demonstrable performance across the entire system. In the Middle East, where UL, EN and local requirements frequently coexist, the real challenge lies in translating new standards into better design, carefully validated retrofits and lower lifecycle risk. By: Mirza
Oman's security market driven by long-term investment and digital transformation in Muscat

Oman: A Market Driven by Long-Term Value

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The security and safety market in Oman is steadily maturing. Security is no longer viewed simply as a procurement category or a compliance requirement. It is increasingly becoming an operational capability embedded within critical infrastructure, public services and commercial development By: Roman Ivanković E-mail: editorial@asmideast.com Oman’s security market is
Illustration of converged physical and digital identity management with enterprise access control, HID and FIDO Alliance.

HID, FIDO expose enterprise identity security gap

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A new report from HID and the FIDO Alliance has found that while organisations are confident in their identity security processes, many continue to experience access management failures and identity-related security incidents. The State of Physical and Digital Identity in the Enterprise report, based on a survey of 500 IT and cybersecurity decision-makers across North […]

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  • Young cybersecurity specialists speaking on the Dark Stage at GISEC Global 2026
  • 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
  • Hikvision logo
  • 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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