A Convergint guide designed to help organisations assess where they are today and identify a clear p
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In physical security, the smartest decision is not always the most final one — it is the one that ke
The future fire engineer will work alongside AI, not be replaced by it, says David Black, Group Dire
Eng. Hisham, Chief Community Officer, RIPE NCC, explores the next layer of Internet routing security
Fahri Yiyin takes a closer look at NFPA 72 and EN 54-14 comparing the installation principles and st
Steven Kenny, Manager, Architect & Engineering (A&E) Program EMEA at Axis Communications, sa
Sawsan Dahham shares her expertise on the importance of building a sustainable ground for highly ski
Ivan Milenkovic, Vice President Risk Technology EMEA at Qualys, says it is time for the C-suite to b
Learn about the practical issues and solutions for fire apparatus access roads in modern development
Mike Chen, Senior Regional Sales Manager – Middle East at Synology, explores how ransomware and AI-d
Advanced fire alarm, detection and mass notification systems are changing fire and life safety in co
Larry Bowe, CEO at PureTech Systems, looks at why autonomous perimeter protection must close the loo
Abhishek Chhabra takes an expert look at the code-neutral DIIM™ framework and how to navigate a frag
Andrew Long considers what is mean by crowd management and risk analysis and how design, information
With fire protection in data centres is more critical and complex than ever Simon Ince, Program Mana
Managing human behaviour and agentic AI will be key to cybersecurity in 2026, according to Dr Martin
According to Mohamad Saad, Country Manager for Saudi Arabia at Genetec, physical security has become
Richard Kluth, Managing Director of Bandweaver, explains how fibre optic linear heat detection is re
Tamer Mohannad, Regional Sales Manager ME&A, SCATI, talks about the future of security operation
Bob Rea takes a closer look at the vital physical and mental training required of the firefighter’s
As artificial intelligence transforms surveillance from passive observation to proactive insight, Wa
Venkatesh Subramaniam, Group Chief Information Security Officer & Privacy Head at Mindsprint, co
As AI-driven phishing and business email compromise reach new levels of sophistication, traditional
Peter Oganesean, Managing Director, Middle East and East Africa, HP Inc. says it’s time to rethink p
Christiana Maxion, Founder and CEO of MAXION, debates the importance of building privacy-first apps.
Augmenting the security function is no longer a nice-to-have; it is the difference between quietly p
From quantum sensing to distributed fibre detection, Fouad Diab, Technologist & Strategic Adviso
Jigar Sagar, entrepreneur, investor, government advisor, and founder of Triliv, checks out the CFO’s
Why more coverage means less protection by Christo Coetzer, Director and CEO, BlueVision. The securi
Dr Humaid Al Ali, Deputy Director of Fire Affairs at UAE’s Ministry of Interior, draws on his
Discover how the latest integration between fire and security systems creates smarter, safer buildin
From liveness detection to one-way biometric templates, modern facial authentication bears little re
Rohith Rajan, CISO – DEF-X Cyber Intelligence Head, Global Research & Intelligence Division (GRI
Dan O’Brien, CEO of Cladding Safety Victoria in Australia, discusses the complex global issue of com
Qusai Abu Abed, Sales Director, Turkey Middle East and Africa at Armstrong Fluid Technology, discuss
Christo Coetzer, Director & CEO BlueVision, sets out the key steps to deploying cyber attack sur
Lloyd Timcke, Regional Director: Africa and Israel, Rubrik, looks at why security cannot be an after
Christo Coetzer, Director & CEO BlueVision, sets out the key steps to deploying cyber attack sur
Discover how the latest integration between fire and security systems creates smarter, safer buildin
Dr Emad Fahmy, Director of Systems Engineering for the Middle East at NETSCOUT, explores overcoming
Ruediger Kopp, Managing Director of FOGTEC Brandschutz GmbH, explores how high-pressure water mist t
A significant milestone is underway as MVP Tech officially completes its transition to Convergint –
Why third-party risk needs to shape enterprise security, according to Karl McGowan, Co-Founder, Fron
Vinay Deshpande, Founder & Managing Director, Vitruvius Fire Safety Consulting FZ-LLC, redefines
Data Sovereignty is rewriting how global enterprises operate in the Middle East, according to Tim Be
Ali Al Musabih, Team Leader, Al Khobar office, Jensen Hughes, looks at the impact of ambient tempera
Chris Royles, Field CTO EMEA, Cloudera , looks at navigating digital infrastructure shocks with agil
Faris Alzharani, OHS and Fire Safety Practitioner, explores fire risk management systems in construc
The architects and engineers at Sterling Presser explore how purposeful design and technical synergy
For more than a century, fire sprinkler systems have silently discharged polluted water into the env
Firas Jadalla, Regional Director META, Genetec explores the risks of cross-border data transfers, ou
Yasser Amer Ahmed, Fire Protection Specialist, offers a technical and standards-based analysis of ma
Matthew M Porcelli, CPP, MSI, Security Management Specialist, spoke with Meshal Aljohani, CPP, PSP,
Amer Al Merabi, Associate Consultant Fire and Life Safety, AESG, explores the evolving future of fir
Leadership in cybersecurity is no longer just a boardroom talking point; Ioannis Fragkoulopoulos, Cy
Bob Rea QFSM, MBA, FInSTR, MIFireE, MIoL, TechIOSH, reflects on the true value of firefighter traini
Assim Khedr, Engineering & Training Manager – Middle East at Axis Communications, explores how n
Piping Logistics’ CEO Jeroen De Smedt discusses the strategic decisions, technical innovations and l
When security leaders talk about “assurance,” they’re really talking about proof; evidence that the
Yan Cavalluzzi for NCT Consultants explores how evolving Houthi drone warfare in the Red Sea increas
Kris Voorspoels, Director of Products & Solutions at OPSWAT, looks at how financial institutions
Peter Stephenson, Fire Safety Solutions Expert, explores passive fire protection and compartmentatio
As economic growth and innovation accelerate across the region, security professionals are redefinin
Stuart Phythian, Regional Director, FireDos, advises on adapting to the new foam frontier. The globa
Barry Allan, PPG Global Key Account Manager, Infrastructure, Protective and Marine Coatings, discuss
Fahri Yiyin, takes a closer look at the minimum distance between Class I-II-IIIA liquid chemical sto
Dishan Isaac, Show Director, shares more about what visitors can expect at the Intersec Dubai 2026 s
Fuelled by rapid advances in AI and smart technologies, the global video surveillance market is resh
…and what UAE businesses must do to protect themselves, according to Danny Jenkins, CEO and co
Genetec takes a closer look at AI-powered video analytics- could this be a force multiplier for reta
Jason Voerman, Regional Sales Manager – MEA, Firedos, looks at why smart pressure regulation i
In the fire protection industry, system reliability is not a convenience; it’s a life safety imperat
Jack Fletcher, Senior Director, Technology Advisory, FTI Consulting, shares his thoughts on the use
Johnson Controls is powering the future of building technology – we meet the newly appointed General
Bob Rea QFSM, MBA, FInSTR, MIFireE, MIoL, TechIOSH, explores the hallmarks of effective communicatio
Mazen Adnan Dohaji, Vice President & General Manager, IMETA, Exabeam, shares his thoughts on ach
Eiad Shami, Principle Fire and Life Safety Consultant, WSP Middle East, considers the remediation of
Dr Víctor Mateu, Chief Researcher of the Cryptography Research Center at the Technology Innovation I
As AI agents become pivotal in business automation, their increasing autonomy presents a growing sur
Brett Shinn, Thomas Bell-Wright International Consultants, Dubai branch, looks at the unsung role of
Stefanie Steudel, Product Manager Fire Alarm Systems – Remote Services, Bosch Building Technol
Jason Lane-Sellers, Director of Fraud and Identity, LexisNexis® Risk Solutions, shares the hidden th
Fire safety solutions expert Peter Stephenson highlights that the future of firefighting vehicle pro
Cybersecurity has long been treated as a technical matter, left to IT teams and security specialists
Anthony D. Parfitt, Chairman, founder and inventor of Ci Global, looks at how intelligent building i
The region’s AI ambitions face a security reality check, according to Dario Perfettibile, VP,
In a bid to streamline its emergency services, the Ministry of Interior in Iraq evaluated solutions
Faris Alzahrani, OHS and fire safety practitioner investigates large language models (LLMs) in Fire
South Africa’s major metropolitan areas are grappling with a firefighting crisis that threaten
Jeff Zindel, Vice President of Cybersecurity Programs, Parsons, looks at how integrated cybersecurit
Hadi Jaafarawi, Regional VP – Middle East & Africa at Qualys, makes the case for a Risk Op
Cross-sector collaboration is the non-negotiable foundation of a safer future, says Zahi Daher, Inte
As many countries become increasingly urbanised, attractive to tourists, and host significant global
Andreas Hassellöf, CEO of Ombori, takes a closer look at why excellent identity management is essent
Ali Muzaffar, Assistant Professor at School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Heriot-Watt Unive
Bosch explores how AI-enabled video security is transforming security intelligence. The world is evo
When a leading European company in wireless telecommunications infrastructure needed support for a p
Sustainability is no longer just an environmental goal; it’s reshaping industries — including securi
Vishal Khullar, Director of Business Development – META, Wavelynx, considers the industries driving
Helmut Josef Spahn, FIFA Director Safety, Security and Access, discusses his role and the security c
Dinesh Varadhrajan, Chief Product Officer at Kissflow, shines a light on shadow IT and explores how
Ensuring the resilience of your supply chain is critical in today’s volatile business environm
As the Middle East advances in AI and cloud technologies, achieving cyber resilience is more critica
Anis Jayaram, Fire Engineer, Jensen Hughes, looks at how today’s fire engineers are blending the wor
Don’t let fire steal your building’s strength. Brett Shinn, Fire Testing Manager, Thomas
Luke Wilkinson, Managing Director at Mobile Tornado, explores how push-to-talk over cellular is tack
Much progress has been made in integrating augmented reality applications with video surveillance. S
Sam Malins, a founder director of Reacton Fire Suppression, key sponsor of the Fire Middle East Conf
With the advent of cheaper video technology and faster data processing techniques, video surveillanc
With the growing digitisation of spaces and processes, the security of resources is becoming more an
Passwordless implementation has long been heralded as the future, but are we ready, asks Mortada Aya
Women have been the pillars of economic growth since ancient times. Whether it is running a househol
The annual conference of IAPTC (International Association of Peacekeeping Training Centers) will be
Dan Norman, Regional Director, EMEA for the ISF, looks at the challenges and opportunities Saudi Vis
Abhay Pandey, Founder and CEO, MAST Consulting, looks at integrating security tools with a cybersecu
In today’s hyper-digital world, fraudsters are constantly finding new ways to target consumers, so i
High value applications for AI video analytics are emerging at an increasing rate, and are not limit
Michel Roig, President of Payment & Access at Fingerprint Cards, takes a look at some of the tre
Cyber threats are increasing at a rate far greater than the industry is able to cope with. Despite t
Khalid Saad Al Medbel, General Director, Information Security, Ministry of Health, takes a closer lo
As technology advances, physical security systems are becoming increasingly important due to the ris
Stephen Allen, Senior Product Manager for HID IAMS’ Authentication portfolio, looks at Fast Id
We’re delighted to be launching the Security Middle East Conference – the sector’s newest and boldes
A phone call from a close friend and colleague is the catalyst for this article from Bob Rea QFSM, M
This article is part of an exclusive series by Abhishek Chhabra, Business Development Manager, Thoma
The international connectivity to the Middle East continues to support the global aviation market as
The British Approvals Service for Cables (BASEC) provides FME readers with vital technical insight o
Whether a manual hand pump, horse-drawn steam pumper, or a 400 HP engine, the apparatus sporting tha
False fire alarms can cost companies money in both operation and reputation, as well as putting live
Omar Al Barghouthi, Regional Director, Middle East, Dragos, looks at CART principles for improving t
… an internationally recognised radio distress signal used by many professions including seafarers,
As the movement towards clean energy gains momentum and interest and uptake of alternative energy so
Since the very first firefighter helmets were introduced across the USA and Europe in the 1820s, fir
2022 has seen another reduction in wildfires over all in Australia since the unprecedented season of
The region’s retailers may currently be under less pressure than their counterparts in Europe and Am
Stewart Kidd, a loss prevention consultant with extensive experience of managing fire safety and sec
One of the main concerns over data expansions is security. Mark Semenenko, Director, Solutions Archi
While with London Fire Brigade, IFE chief executive Steve Hamm, along with IFE technical advisor Pau
Dr Paul Dunn, chair of the International Hologram Manufacturers Association, considers the developme
The Smithsonian Institution was established with funds from Englishman, James Smithson, a British sc
From flame-free fittings to provision of training, ways to enhance fire safety should be a top prior
Video analytics saw a massive growth last year, as the benefits of this AI-powered software are bein
Visitors to any major city throughout the world will see some of the most beautiful buildings gliste
Don’t fall at the first hurdle when it comes to protecting your mission-critical applications. Find
Aircraft are a very visible high value asset, and few would argue against protecting them from fire
Foam-based fire protection systems provide an important role in the protection of life, property and
In this article for Fire Middle East, Len Swantek, Director of Global Compliance, Victaulic explains
False alarms can be costly and risky. Volodymyr Lugovsky, Presales Technical Manager at Ajax Systems
This is not a riddle from the future, writes Abhishek Chhabra, Market Development Manager, Thomas Be
Fabio Marti, Vice President, Marketing for Azena, looks at how organisations can transform their per
Sprinklers have become much more widely recognised in building codes, with buildings of certain type
One lasting legacy of the covid pandemic was the acceleration in the adoption of cloud-based access
Those who work in the order fulfilment, materials handling, warehousing, distribution or manufacturi
Mazen Dohaji, Vice President (iMETA), LogRhythm looks at how companies can stay ahead of future thre
In the years before the ubiquitous canary in a coal mine was used to detect gas leaks, newcomers to
Whether it affects a business or a residence, a group of people or a single individual, in the event
Organisations must be diligent in their use of new and proven security measures to defend against a
Enrico Natalizio, Vice President, and Pietro Tedeschi, Senior Security Researcher at the Autonomous
… the significant increase in fire accidents both globally and across the UAE and the demand f
The ISF’s Dan Norman looks at how organisations can establish a stream of trustworthy data for effec
In a reflective mood, BOB REA QFSM, MIFireE, shares a personal thought after an exposure to a recent
Qatar is set to become the first Middle Eastern country to host the Men’s FIFA World Cup, as hundred
David J. Gill, Registrar, RCSP (Register of Chartered Security Professionals) looks at why more secu
Rik Ferguson, Vice President Security Intelligence, Forescout, looks at the impact the emerging 5G t
We talk to Ibrahim Azab, Regional Sales Director for CyberRes, MEA, about how security operations ar
While with London Fire Brigade, IFE chief executive Steve Hamm, along with IFE technical advisor Pau
Contributors: William E. Koffel, P.E., FSFPE; Kerry Bell, P.E., FSFPE; and Phil Friday, P.E., FSFPE
It’s natural to believe that with more cameras comes more security, but that is not the case, explai
Building managers are leveraging biometric systems as part of their security protocols, to make comm
To build a secure and sustainable society, it is vital that we accelerate the move towards smarter c
Fires can cause up to 180,000 deaths globally each year. This, according to The World Bank, is three
Over the past decade, there have been substantial advancements related to fire risk assessment throu
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is a largely unheard of concept for the fire s
The use of facial recognition in Russia has already seen more than 50,000 crimes solved, and an 85 p
Kamal A. Hadi, Regional Director Middle East & North Africa (MENA) at Global Fire Equipment (GFE
No doubt you’ve heard the buzz about eXtended Detection and Response… but do you fully understand wh
There is no doubt that the trend towards the use of synthetic fluorine free foams (SFFF) in fixed fi
Walter Candelu, VP Middle East & Africa, RealNetworks and SPA Secretary General, believes the pr
Drone aircraft have seen a boom in popularity over the past few years, both for recreation and for m
Is it time for your organisation to start investing in green technology for their security needs, as
Producers who maintain a diverse product portfolio are often challenged to meet a wide range of regu
Dan Norman, from the ISF considers what the future of ransomware holds for companies around the glob
Lighting and its infrastructure have come a long way since the invention of the lightbulb. Whether c
Firefighting foam is seen as a complicated firefighting method even though flammable liquid fires ma
As the aviation industry globally struggles to rebuild capacity, some operators are faring better th
Amin Haj Salem, Key Account Manager – End Customer, Axis Communications, looks at how video an
Outsourcing is nothing new, particularly in a market saturated with a variety of companies that deli
Before you can pin down your cybersecurity strategy you’ll need to gather the right requirements, sa
According to Statista, global biometric systems market revenue was around $36.6 billion in 2020 and
We hear fire alarms activate every day. It’s vital for the early detection of fire and the eva
Shay Siksik, VP Customer Experience, XM Cyber, looks at why attack path remediation is a vital part
Although cloud computing is more secure than on-premise computing, the fact remains that it’s not im
Koray Özyıldırım, Turkey Country Manager for IDIS, takes a closer look at how Turkey’s retaile
Fire safety is achieved by a combination of complementary management, active and passive fire safety
Rami Mashal, Regional Director, Middle East at Tanium, talks to Security & Fire Africa about the
Internationally recognised and respected expert in training Bob Rea QFSM, reflects on his career in
As a prime industry for potential criminal activities, the banking scene demands an incredibly high
Mechanical pipe connections stand up to direct fire to ensure the water supply they carry to critica
Keeping apace with technology is very much the focus for organisations across the Middle East, and c