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Security Middle East Issue No.40

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Archived featured articles from the Security Middle East Magazine.


Features: Issue 42 May/June 08

A view of one of Dubai's spectacular booming tourism and hospitality areasPROVIDING A SAFE HAVEN

The region’s booming tourism and hospitality sector needs to ensure that security and safety is right at the heart of its agenda, warned security stakeholders at a recent conference in Dubai. Leena Mathew reports

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Video surveillance in a retail shop monitering the tills COUNTERMEASURES

Nearly a quarter of the video surveillance market is retail. Giles Ortega argues that now is the time for security systems integrators and installers to make IP their USP Click here to read the full article


Retail salesNew futures for retail CCTV

Major retailers and shopping malls in the region are finding ever more imaginative ways to integrate CCTV with other business functions Click here to read the full article


News: Issue 42 May/June 08

News

Artists impression of the Sky and Sun Towers project in Abu DhabiSky and Sun Towers project in Abu Dhabi

The Sky Tower, the tallest building on Abu Dhabi's fast changing skyline and among the five tallest in the UAE, has chosen to install smart electronic access control products from Salto Systems to handle its security requirements.

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Dubai's iconic new tower selects 1000 CCTV cameras for its new security system
The Burj Dubai Tower in Dubai
KBC Networks has been chosen to supply equipment for a security system of over 1000 cameras within the Burj Dubai Tower. The tower, which has already exceeded the height of the world’s tallest building, is in the heart of the Gulf region’s most prestigious urban development to date.

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Representatives from Axis Communications, Bosch Security Systems and Sony Corporation Key security players come together to create new standard for network video

Axis Communications, Bosch Security Systems and Sony Corporation are to create an open forum aimed at developing a standard for the interface of network video products.

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Get more out of ANPRPolice, Camera, Action

Police forces in the Middle East are seeing the benefits of mobile CCTV as a powerful law enforce ment Click here to read the full article


Features: Issue 41 March/April 08

The brand new Harbour Hotel & Residence, Emirates Hotels & Resorts' first city-based hotel located in DubaiUnder lock and key

Salto has provided a flexible access control solution for one of Dubai's newest luxury hotels that covers guests rooms as well as entry to the hotel's many leisure facilities Click here to read the full article


The new museum of Islamic Arts, in Doha, QatarLooking to the future

The benefits of High Definition (HD) CCTV are quickly being realised across the region writes Salim Idris, general manager (Middle East), Dedicated Micros Click here to read the full article


Get more out of ANPRGet more out of ANPR

Middle East users are taking advantage of improving hardware and software solutions to do more with Automatic Number Plate Reading (ANPR). Click here to read the full article

News: Issue 41 March/April 08

News

Meeting demand: Venu Menon, OnLine Distribution's sales directorOnline Distribution team up with HID Identity to tackle access control market

OnLine Distribution has teamed up with HID Identity (part of HID Global Corporation) to offer customers in the region a range of ID and access control services.

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South African firm wins security contract for BurJuman shopping mall
Regional Enforce Security Services team
South African security company Enforce Security Services is to open a new branch in Dubai and has been appointed by the BurJuman shopping mall to provide a range of security services.

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Representatives from the Dubai eGovernment, Dubai Municipality, Dubai Customs, Dubai Police and Adobe SystemsDubai launches e-Permits for tracking and monitoring imports and exports

Dubai eGovernment, in partnership with Dubai Municipality, Dubai Customs, Dubai Police and Adobe Systems, is to launch an e-Permits scheme aimed at facilitating the faster release of shipments coming into Dubai through different ports.

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Features: Issue 40 December/January 08

25 YEARS OF ENTERPRISEDedicated Micros has focus on analytics

Increasingly, we are seeing the deployment of intelligent video analytics as very much an integral component of the latest CCTV solutions. When applied correctly, there is little doubt that this intelligent approach can make a real difference to how CCTV is managed and controlled, transforming monitoring by operators into a pro-active process, writes Salim Idris general manager (Middle East), Dedicated Micros Click here to read the full article


The new museum of Islamic Arts, in Doha, QatarA FINE ART

Meeting the security requirements of the new Museum of Islamic Art in Doha involved striking a very delicate balance between protecting the valuable artefacts while respecting the museum's unique design. Vibeke Ulman reports Click here to read the full article


RBanking on better securityOOM WITH A VIEW

The two control rooms that form the nerve centre of the Museum of Islamic Art's security facilities have been based around a modular design that can easily accommodate future upgrades to the museum's security facilities. Click here to read the full article


Banking on better securityHD READY?

Megapixel cameras offer a number of benefits, not least the ability to zoom in on your subject without compromising image quality. But, as Security Middle East reports, the high costs involved means that high definition technology currently only suits the more specialist applications Click here to read the full article


Banking on better securityTOTAL CONTROL

Integrating security systems such as CCTV and access control over IP networks provides the end user with major benefits. Barry Keepence discusses how these systems can be integrated and the powerful features they offer Click here to read the full article


The lowest museum on earth near the Dead SeaA challenging climate

In an environment where extreme variations in temperature, aridity and salinity are the norm, many companies might find it tough to provide security solutions. However, these challenging types of conditions have never stopped - Security Expert, Haider Dajani Click here to read the full article


News: Issue 40 December/January 08

News

Brigadier Rashid Thani Al Matrooshi, Director General of Dubai Civil Defence and Angela Schierholz, Senior Show Manager for Intersec Middle EastDubai Civil Defence department to unveil eight-year strategy at Intersec show

Dubai Civil Defence will be unveiling a host of new initiatives at the Intersec exhibition and conference in January as part of the department's Strategic Plan for 2007-2015.

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IT security spending continues to rise in the region

Rapid economic development in the countries of the Gulf is fostering significant demand for IT security solutions. According to a recent study from IDC, spending on security software and appliances should grow by 37.4% this year to reach nearly $250 million.

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Brigadier Rashid Thani Al Matrooshi, Director General of Dubai Civil Defence and Angela Schierholz, Senior Show Manager for Intersec Middle EastBAE Systems new air reconnaissance system tests successfully in Oman

BAE Systems has completed incountry commissioning in Oman for a long-range, electro-optical reconnaissance system as part of the F-16 Oman Peace A'sama A'safiya programme.

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Brigadier Rashid Thani Al Matrooshi, Director General of Dubai Civil Defence and Angela Schierholz, Senior Show Manager for Intersec Middle EastPrivate guarding companies in Iraq will now have to be licensed by law

The Iraqi Ministry of the Interior has introduced a series of new measures that require the licensing of all private security guards and their weapons.

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Bahrain newspaper offices choose 64-camera CCTV solution for new plant

Leading CCTV systems supplier Computar/Ganz has supplied surveillance equipment for a high profile newspaper publishing operation in Bahrain.

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ArmorGroup renews security contract with US Navy in Bahrain

Security services provider, ArmorGroup International's subsidiary, ArmorGroup North America, has been re-awarded the contract to provide security operations services at the US Navy base in Bahrain and other US government locations in the UAE. The contract, worth up to a total of $24.9 million, runs for up to five years from October 2007.

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Features: Issue 39 October/November 07

25 YEARS OF ENTERPRISE25 YEARS OF ENTERPRISE

The ability to detect minute traces of explosive substances – or substances that can form part of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) – can provide valuable protection in a wide range of situations. Security Middle East looks at the latest developments in hand-held and mobile explosives detection Click here to read the full article


Banking on better securityBanking on better security

Video analytics and the latest mega-pixel cameras are just some of the technological innovations that are helping financial institutions in the region tackle crime, writes Salim Idris Click here to read the full article

News: Issue 39 October/November 07

Ruwais petrochemical plant opts for IP based solution ahead of expansion plans

Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Ltd (GASCO) has chosen a security management system from access control specialists CEM Systems (a brand of Tyco International) to secure its Ruwais plant. CEM was awarded the contract by Wormald Italiana, Italy.

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Gilles Ortega, Country manager of Axis CommunicationsCost of IP surveillance systems lower than analogue says new study

An independent study into the costs of an IP-based CCTV system over traditional analogue-based systems has shown that IP-based systems offer a lower total cost of ownership (TCO). The study also shows that if an IP infrastructure is in place, the IP-based video surveillance system will always cost less.

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Features: Issue 38 August/September 07

Detective workDETECTIVE WORK

The ability to detect minute traces of explosive substances - or substances that can form part of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) - can provide valuable protection in a wide range of situations. Security Middle East looks at the latest developments in hand-held and mobile explosives detectionClick here to read the full article


Stoppped in their tracksSTOPPED IN THEIR TRACKS

Car bombs are one of the most popular deployments in the terrorist's arsenal. David Dickinson looks at how new developments in perimeter security can help reduce the risk of a car bomb attempt being successful Click here to read the full article


News: Issue 38 August/September 07

The First Security Group management team

FSG opens security training facility with 24-hour operation for busy Dubai clients

Dubai-based security services provider First Security Group announced the launch of its first fully integrated training centre facility at the Gold & Diamond Park in July.

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Jordan's largest shopping mallInstallers win extra business after top job at Jordan's largest shopping mall

Security installer Ideal Trading Group has won a number of new retail contracts following a successful installation at Jordan's City Mall.

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Features: Issue 37 June/July 07

A valuable lesson

For retailers of higher value goods preventing theft can be difficult. Security Middle East looks at the options available and how the type of retailer you are and the stock you carry will often determine your security options


Making the right connections

It’s becoming increasingly important that end-users understand the difference between single and multi-vendor IP video systems. Oliver Vellacott discusses the advantages and disadvantages of both


News: Issue 37 June/July 07

AMG to supply CCTV transmission system to Museum of Islamic Arts in Qatar

AMG Systems, a leading provider of fibre optic transmission equipment for CCTV surveillance operations, has been contracted by UAE security installer, Specialised & Interactive Systems L.L.C. (SIS), to supply its new fibre optic transmission system.

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Kuwait traffic police trial mobile CCTV solution to tackle motoring offences

Mobile CCTV technology from TSS (Traffic Safety Systems) has been selected by the Kuwait Police Department for a road policing trial to measure its effectiveness in tackling speeding offences and other traffic violations.

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Features: Issue 36 April/May 07

A matter of manpower

Choosing who handles your security arrangements is one of the most important decisions you will make. Do you use a trusted in-house team
or do you contract the work out to a specialist firm? The best option is often a mixture of the two writes Ian Jackso


You Decide!

There are a bewildering amount of recording solutions on the market. But don't be swayed by bells and whistles. Instead think hard about what you want to record and how you want to store it


Class of its own

The Aramco Fire Training Centre is a world-class facility that provides a focal point for fire and rescue training for the entire Middle East. Ruth Edwards reports


The face of the future

The results of a recent live facial recognition trial
could prove vital to the future of aviation security
in the region. Ruth Edwards reports from Dubai


News: Issue 36 April/May 07

Emirates Group Security launches hi-tech valuables-handling facility in Dubai

The new AED50m one-stop cash and valuables-handling facility at Emirates Group Security (EGS) in Dubai will play a key role in the Emirate’s goal of becoming a premier trading and shipping centre.


NAFFCO collects business award for manufacturing excellence achievements

NAFFCO (National Fire Fighting Manufacturing FZCO) has been presented with one of the most prestigious awards in the region – the Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business award MRM 2006 For Excellence in Manufacturing.


A matter of manpower

The 2007 Intersec Middle East exhibition registered a significant growth in attendance and participation - with the organisers looking to double the venue size for next year.


Training deal for new generation of Dubai Civil Defence officers

Dubai ’s unusual mix of heavy traffic, heat and high rise buildings demands that Civil Defence officers in the UAE and Dubai be trained to make the best decisions when faced with an emergency.


Health and safety first for Intersec 2007 exhibition and conference programme

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), Europe's largest organisation for safety and health professionals, is to stage its first Middle East conference at Messe Frankfurt's Intersec, the largest security, fire and safety trade fair in the region. The conference will take place at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre on 21st - 23rd January 2007.

Turkish banks go digital

Digital video surveillance systems from AIM-listed SerVision Plc have been chosen to protect ATM cash machines at two of Turkey's leading banks. Pronet, SerVision's exclusive distributor in Turkey, has won tenders from two different banks; the Isbank and the TEB. TEB bank is owned by BNP Paribas Banks, one of the largest international banking networks, with strong positions in Asia, Europe and a significant presence in the US.

Demand for aviation security in the region outstrips Europe and Asia

East is now the world’s largest market for air traffic control, radar and airport security equipment and systems with demand outstripping that of Europe and Asia, according to the head of Air Traffic Services at the Department of Civil Aviation, Government of Dubai.

Middle East second only to US in e-security spending

The Middle East spent US$4.718bn on e-security services in 2005, a 15.6% increase on the previous year. The region's spending is second only to the US, which spent US$6.065bn.


A $7 million security contract integrates access control and IP-based

SITA, a leading provider of IT solutions to airports worldwide, is embarking on a major $7m project to overhaul security on the land and air sides at all seven of Egypt's airports including Terminals One and Two at Cairo International Airport. CCTV for Egypt's airports.


Safety on the runway

Debris on runways is a major safety, cost and operational issue for airports and airlines, that's why Dubai International Airport has chosen a radar system that can detect even the smallest pieces of debris.........


Criminals cash in on ATM crime

A recent ATM 'skimming-scam' in Dubai has prompted banks and the authorities in the Emirate to urge the public to be more vigilant when using the machines to draw out cash. Ruth Edwards reports........


The right combination

Static and mobile CCTV solutions can play a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of city centres in the fight against criminals and the heightened terrorist threat, writes Salim Idris of Dedicated Micros........


A tall order

Spectacular they may be, but the high-rise buildings that characterise many of the region's cities present firefighters with a unique set of challenges, reports Neil Wallington........


Hot stuff

Neil Wallington reports on the latest developments in protective clothing for fire fighters ........


Security showcase

Intersec 2006 will be the setting for the largest gathering of security specialist suppliers and services ever seen in the Gulf region and a one-stop shop for all those looking to specify the latest solutions ........


Remote control

For commercial and public sector sites across the Middle East, remotely monitored CCTV is starting to be viewed as a powerful weapon in the never-ending battle against crime in and out of hours, writes Salim Idris of Dedicated Micros........