ASSA ABLOY highlights benefits of connected access

Editorial October 31, 2026

Integrating digital access control with building systems can help organizations reduce costs, improve efficiency and manage security risks. ASSA ABLOY outlines five practical benefits of connecting access technologies with existing infrastructure. Integrating digital access control with

Middle East cybersecurity market to reach $29.39B

Editorial October 28, 2026

The Middle East cybersecurity market is projected to reach $29.39 billion by 2031. Growth is driven by digital transformation, infrastructure security requirements and increasing cyber threats. According to MarketsandMarkets’ Middle East Cybersecurity Market report, the market will grow from $18.56 billion in 2026. The forecast represents a compound annual growth

Axis showcases cyber-resilient security at Milipol Qatar

Editorial October 25, 2026

Axis Communications highlighted integrated physical security, cybersecurity and AI-powered surveillance at Milipol Qatar 2026. The company emphasized secure-by-design systems for critical infrastructure, public venues and industrial facilities. At the October 20-22 exhibition in Doha, Axis Communications presented its approach to open-platform security and digital

Zenitel launches IP speaker kits for custom designs

Editorial September 14, 2026

Zenitel has launched two IP speaker kits that let partners build customized speakers for specific acoustic, enclosure and project requirements. Zenitel has introduced the Indoor IP Speaker Kit ZIPS-K and Outdoor IP Speaker Kit ZIPS-KOE, giving integrators and partners access to the core technology used in its IP speaker portfolio. The kits are designed for […]

ASSA ABLOY: Digital Access Cuts Costs and Improves Hospital Security

Editorial September 11, 2026

Hospitals are using digital access systems to reduce administrative workload, strengthen control over restricted areas and improve compliance across complex healthcare environments. ASSA ABLOY says healthcare facilities can gain operational as well as security benefits by replacing mechanical keys and siloed access processes with digital credentials, wireless locks and

Intersec Saudi Arabia 2026 returns with largest edition

Editorial August 17, 2026

Intersec Saudi Arabia will take place from 16-18 November 2026 at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center, with over 25,000 visitors and more than 500 exhibitors expected. The Kingdom’s leading platform for security, safety and fire protection returns from 16–18 November 2026 at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center (RFECC), increasing exhibition space by

Counter-Drone Protection of Critical Infrastructure

Editorial July 25, 2026

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

Fire Detection: From Compliance to Performance

Editorial July 25, 2026

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: A Market Driven by Long-Term Value

Editorial July 25, 2026

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

Smart locks in the residential sector

xmiddlex June 12, 2026

Smart locks in the residential sector have come a long way from being a practical but non-essential add-on to becoming an operational tool from which users now rightly expect a great deal. As market adoption accelerates, the focus has moved beyond convenience toward advanced control, reliability, and system-level performance. By: Mirza Bahic;