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Security is the solution not the problem at region's airports
Security is now part of the solution, not just part of the problem in global airport management says Brig. Pilot Ahmed bin Thani, head of airports security in Dubai, ahead of the region's Airport Show this month. » Read more
Streit Group's new facility can produce 400 armoured vehicles a month
His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has inaugurated the world's largest privately-owned armoured vehicle facility at Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) » Read more
Right connections for Royal Oman Police
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Christie relocates local office
Exactly five years after setting up a base in Dubai, Christie has relocated its Middle East offices and showroom to the prestigious Dubai Silicon Oasis integrated technology park. » Read more
Cassidian provides technical support for Afghanistan medical evacuations
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CEM secures Dubai Terminal 3 contract
CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, has been awarded the contract to secure the new Concourse 3 at Terminal 3 in Dubai International Airport using the CEM AC2000 security management system.
Concourse 3, which will take a similar shape to Concourse 2, is predicted to handle 15 million passengers annually. It is being constructed to accommodate 20 aircraft stands, of which 18 will be exclusively for use by the Airbus A380-800, and the remaining 2 for the Boeing 777.
Surge in commercial security at Intersec 2012
Commercial Security will be one of the key growth areas at Intersec 2012, the Middle East security, safety and policing industry's business and networking platform, according to the organisers, Epoc Messe Frankfurt.
Out of over 900 expected exhibitors to the show being held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre in January, over 500 will be leading manufacturers, suppliers and service providers of commercial security equipment and services.
Counter Terror experts to descend on Abu Dhabi
Leading international defence and security experts on counter-terror and criminality will speak at the forthcoming Counter Terror Arabia 2011 on a wide range of current and future issues.
The conference will review existing best practice and explore the latest techniques and technologies, alongside strategic planning, the integration of different agencies and authorities and the practical aspects of emergency response for both governments and companies.
Local companies getting caught out in a crisis
Many companies across the Middle East region do not have a robust disaster recovery or crisis management programme in place, putting their business at serious risk, according to an international expert in the field of business resilience.
Natural disasters and economic turmoil have reached unprecedented levels across the globe over the last 12 months, which have caught out many organisations, according to Professor Edward Borodzicz, director of the International Center for Business Resilience (ICBR), which operates under the umbrella of Abu Dhabi University Knowledge Group (ADUKG).
Fire in major focus at Intersec 2012
The most comprehensive trade and networking event for security and safety in the Middle East, Intersec trade fair and conference is building up momentum for its 2012 edition. With that, organiser Epoc Messe Frankfurt has announced that there will be a major emphasis on the fire & rescue section, which is predicted to double in space for January's edition.
New entrants to the fire and rescue industry in the region, as well as growth of existing participants has meant that the dedicated Fire & Rescue section at the trade exhibition will take up twice as much space than in previous years. This is in line with the exhibition's stance as the region's foremost exhibition for security and safety in the Middle East. With Halls 1 to 8 almost fully booked a full 6 months prior to show date, the 2012 edition is pointing towards strong growth trends and promises to be the biggest showcase for the event to date.
Public safety professionals gather at inaugural APCO Congress
APCO's Global Congress bridged the information gap between public safety professionals from 19 nations at the inaugural event, held June 6th-8th in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
With more than 160 delegates representing Afghanistan, Australia, Bahrain, Canada, China, Egypt, Germany, Iran, Ireland, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Qatar, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the United Kingdom and the US, the congress cultivated international relationships that will help each nation better prepare its public safety professionals to serve in critical moments.
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank leads way with secure cashless payment
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank is the world's first bank to offer a unique mobile payment service which provides customers with a patented cashless, card-less, paperless and phone-less payment solution.
The Mobi payment system has been developed by US company Mobibucks and is a first-of-its kind payment product for making purchases using a mobile phone number.
Scada Systems scoops Arab Achievement Award
Scada Systems has won the 2011 Leader in Technology Award at the Arab Achievement Awards held in Dubai at the end of May.
The award was received by SCADA's MD, Khaled Abu Eida and BDM, Asok K Kalathil from HE Juma Mohammed Al Kait, Assistant Undersecretary, Ministry of Foreign Trade and HH Sheik Obaid Al Noaimi at the closing ceremony of Arab Investment Summit on 24 May 2011 at Yas Island Rotana in Abu Dhabi.
World Security to provide turnkey solution to Dubai Customs
World Security, the specialist turnkey security solutions provider of Dubai World, has signed an agreement to provide innovative security services and solutions to Dubai Customs Head Office building.
The agreement was signed by Yusuf Sahlawi, senior executive director, Corporate Affairs, Dubai Customs, and Mahmood Amin, CEO, World Security, in the presence of senior officials from both sides.
