GITEX AI Belgrade Launches SEE 100 Startup Initiative

Editorial October 12, 2026

GITEX AI Belgrade has launched SEE 100, an initiative that will select 100 technology and AI startups from Southeast Europe for its inaugural edition in May 2027. Hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia, SEE 100 will give selected startups access to the GITEX network. The

Dormakaba Pushes 125 kHz Access Upgrade

Editorial October 12, 2026

Dormakaba is urging organizations to modernize legacy 125 kHz physical access control systems, warning that unencrypted proximity credentials remain vulnerable to cloning and interception. According to a new dormakaba white paper, organizations can migrate to 13.56 MHz DESFire EV2 credentials without replacing their entire access control infrastructure. Existing wiring,

Group-IB Uncovers $2M GCC Payment Fraud

Editorial October 12, 2026

Group-IB has uncovered a GCC fraud scheme that used compromised bank accounts and valid 3D Secure authentication to pay genuine government bills with stolen cards. Confirmed fraudulent payments reached about $2 million. The cybersecurity company said the scheme involved around 300 related incidents across several major retail banks between October 2025 and August 2026.

ABLOY Expands CUMULUS Keyless Access to Doors

Editorial October 12, 2026

ABLOY has expanded its CUMULUS access management platform with a new cylinder range that brings mobile, keyless access to door environments. The Finnish locking and access control company, part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, said the new cylinders allow users to unlock doors with a mobile device and manage more access points through a single […]

Vanguard Launches LiveScanID Fingerprint Platform

Editorial October 10, 2026

Vanguard Biometrics has launched LiveScanID, a platform designed to simplify fingerprinting workflows while improving security, compliance and recordkeeping. The company said the platform was developed around the operational needs of professional fingerprinting providers. LiveScanID combines guided fingerprint capture with secure cloud-based storage for

IDEMIA Launches MFACE Gen2 for Border Biometrics

Editorial October 9, 2026

IDEMIA Public Security has launched MFACE Gen2, a new facial recognition device for border agencies, port operators, and carriers. The company announced the launch on October 8 in an official statement. MFACE Gen2 combines live 3D multi-face tracking, AI-powered facial recognition, and integrated security features in a single device. Faster biometric processing MFACE Gen2

Qatar Launches Cyber Risk Frameworks for Critical Sectors

Editorial October 9, 2026

Qatar has launched new national and institutional cybersecurity risk management frameworks as part of a broader push to strengthen cyber resilience across critical sectors. The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) announced the frameworks during its fifth National Cyber Governance and Assurance Affairs Conference in Doha, according to the Qatar News Agency. The agency

UAE Strengthens Nuclear Facility Security in 2026 Index

Editorial October 9, 2026

The UAE has recorded a sharp improvement in nuclear facility security. Its Security and Control Measures score rose from 66 to 86 in the 2026 NTI Nuclear Security Index. The country also ranked joint fourth among 48 countries assessed for protection of nuclear facilities against sabotage, according to the 2026 Nuclear Threat Initiative Nuclear Security […]

Dubai startup launches sovereign AI platform

Editorial October 7, 2026

Dubai-based startup MetisJean has launched Jean, its sovereign AI operating system designed to run inside an organization’s own infrastructure. According to MetisJean, the platform connects to existing business systems while keeping data, models, policies and audit records within the customer’s own environment. It can run on-premises, in a private cloud or in a

Milipol Qatar Celebrates 30 Years of Innovation

Editorial October 7, 2026

By: Rania Abdou, Communication Partnerships And Media Assistant, Milipol Qatar E-mail: rania.abdou@comexposium.com For this landmark edition of Milipol Qatar, a dedicated awards ceremony will celebrate the longstanding commitment and loyalty of the event’s partners and exhibitors, whose continued engagement has contributed to its success and reputation over the past three