Uniview highlights wireless OwlView night surveillance

Editorial October 24, 2026

Uniview has introduced a wireless OwlView surveillance camera designed to simplify installation and improve image quality in low-light conditions. The camera combines Wi-Fi connectivity with the company’s fifth-generation Wise-ISP image processing technology. According to Uniview’s

Teledyne FLIR unveils Ranger R10-3DX drone radar

Editorial October 24, 2026

Teledyne FLIR Defense has launched the Ranger R10-3DX, a compact radar designed to detect and track drones around airports, borders and critical infrastructure. The company introduced the system at AUSA 2026, according to its official announcement. The new radar uses digital beamforming technology to provide continuous wide-area surveillance. Its compact design also

Mo Gawdat to deliver AI keynote at ISE 2027

Editorial October 23, 2026

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) has announced Mo Gawdat, former Chief Business Officer of Google X, as its Business Keynote speaker for ISE 2027. His presentation will focus on artificial intelligence, business transformation and human responsibility. According to the official ISE announcement, Gawdat will speak on February 2, 2027, at Fira de Barcelona, Gran Via. His […]

Dubai sets CCTV and fire safety rules for housing

Editorial October 23, 2026

Dubai Municipality has introduced new shared housing requirements that include CCTV and fire safety compliance checks. Property owners must meet the relevant security and safety standards before obtaining shared housing permits. According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), the municipality issued the Planning and Building Requirements Guide on October 7, 2026. The guide

ASSA ABLOY to sell HID PKI unit to Vista Equity

Editorial October 23, 2026

ASSA ABLOY has agreed to sell HID’s Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) business unit to Vista Equity Partners. The transaction covers digital identity, authentication and certificate management solutions. According to the official ASSA ABLOY announcement, the business includes IdenTrust, HydrantID and ZeroSSL. Its services cover digital certificates, encryption,

Drone detection market to reach $3.34bn by 2031

Editorial October 22, 2026

The global drone detection market is projected to grow from $1.14 billion in 2026 to $3.34 billion by 2031. The market will expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.0%. According to a new MarketsandMarkets report, growing demand for protection against unauthorized drones is driving investment in detection technologies. Airports, critical infrastructure

Bahrain proposes new private security law

Editorial October 22, 2026

Bahrain has submitted a draft law to parliament that would tighten licensing requirements for private security providers. The proposal covers guarding services, surveillance systems, security equipment and other commercial security activities, according to Akhbar Al Khaleej. The legislation aims to strengthen oversight of private security companies and improve standards

Dubai tests off-airport security screening

Editorial October 21, 2026

Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP) has presented the results of a City Terminal pilot that allows passengers to complete security screening and passport control outside the airport. The trial reduced passenger journey times by approximately 60%, according to the Emirates News Agency (WAM). DAEP presented the findings at the 13th Global Airport Leaders’ Forum,

Saudi Al-Baha region deploys 20 thermal fire detection towers

Editorial October 21, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Al-Baha region has completed the deployment of 20 surveillance towers for early wildfire detection. The system combines thermal cameras, centralized monitoring and geographic information systems (GIS) to support faster emergency response. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Al-Baha is the first region in the Kingdom to complete the monitoring

Genetec unifies security across 40+ Carmel city sites

Editorial October 21, 2026

Image by Genetec The City of Carmel, in the American state of Indiana, has deployed Genetec Security Center across more than 40 municipal sites. The unified platform helps city departments coordinate security, emergency response and daily operations. According to the official Genetec case study, public safety teams can monitor video, alarms, emergency calls, response