On May 9th, the Security Middle East Conference will bring together industry heads from a number of prestigious companies, to discuss everything from deepfakes to the digital landscape, to how businesses can align with Saudi Vision 2030. The conference will explore the insights of keynote speakers...
Following the success of the previous conference, the Connected Africa summit is back, with the theme: Transforming to Telcos of the Future. Taking place on the 25th of July in Johannesburg, South Africa, the 3rd edition of Connected Africa, Africa's premier telecom summit will deliver holistic...
The latest worldwide spending guide from the International Data Corporation predicts spending on security solutions and services in the Middle East and Africa will increase 7.9% in 2023 to reach a market value of $6.2 billion. Security software will account for the largest share of spending...
Biometric identity management systems are a technological evolution point for electronic access to public services. At the moment, the implementation of these systems require several elements including a method of secure user identification. Through having one reliable biometric identification system in place, newer functionalities can be...
Advanced is continuing its push forward in the Middle East and Africa, with another appointment to its team. The fire detection solutions manufacturer has taking on Hossam Badwy as its Business Development Manager to help with its growth strategy in the MENA region. Badwy has built up...
Nigeria's federal government is hoping to open more passport production centres to help smooth and speed up the issuing of secure biometric passports in the country. Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola, talking at the inauguration of a new front office and production centre of the Nigeria...
A study from the UK has found that firefighter instructors have an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, infection and illness. The study, from the University of Roehampton, London, UK, found that instructors can be exposed to multiple fires every month, which can lead to chronic inflammation,...
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has hired three new experts to join his team as security advisors. The three bring a wide array of experience and knowledge to the cabinet, adding their expertise to the immigration and security fields. Dr Simiyu Werunga is a veteran security expert,...
AP Sensing has unveiled the N45-Series, a powerful heat detector which will raise the bar for fibre optic heat detection. The product gives customers peace of mind to operate safely and sufficiently throughout their establishments, knowing they are covered for fire incidents. The LHD N45-Series boasts...
Last Thursday morning a fire erupted in the Olowu Spare Parts Market in the Ikeja area of Lagos State, Nigeria. Although since extinguished, the local area is still counting the cost of the incident - which saw multiple properties worth millions of naira razed to the...
