Features: Issue 50 September/October 09

Streamlined solution for Saudi Arabia

Abdulla Fouad Holding Company installs model IP video security solution from Geutebruck at Port Yanbu in Saudi Arabia

On home ground

With the issue of terrorism and serious organised crime still riding high on the agenda governments in the region are investing heavily in their homeland security infrastructure

The human factor

Nick Fox looks at how x-ray screening systems can be designed to improve operator performance

Talking control

Your control room may look good, but does it bring out the best in your team? Security Middle East talks to some leading specialists about how to get new-design control room projects right

News: Issue 50 September/October 09

Gulf University for Science & Technology goes high-tech with access control

Nedap has recently completed an access control installation for a leading university in Kuwait. GUST (Gulf University for Science and Technology) decided to go with a centralised, flexible and IP based solution with a comprehensive and advanced security management system for its new campus

GE Security invests in Bahraini potential with regional office & training centre

GE Security has signed a contract with Tamkeen (Labour Fund) to support the set-up of GE Security's Middle Eastern hub in Bahrain and to establish a training university, which will serve its regional operations and employ local Bahrainis.

Synectic Systems Group embarks on expansion programme with Dubai office

Integrated security and networked CCTV products manufacturer Synectic Systems Group has opened a new regional office in Dubai.

Dubai police chief will address new security conference as keynote speaker

ASIS International has announced that His Excellency Lt General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Commander in Chief of the Dubai Police will be the opening keynote speaker at the 1 st ASIS International Middle East Security Conference to be held in Dubai on 6-8 December 2009.

Doha's new airport chooses Smiths for automatic explosives detection

Smiths Detection has announced contracts totalling more than $20 million to provide automatic explosives detection equipment and checkpoint x-ray security solutions at Qatar's New Doha International Airport (NDIA), currently under construction. The security system integration project is scheduled to be completed by late 2011.

Features: Issue 49 July/August 09

A commanding view

Operators at the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha are benefiting from 'virtual' patrols of the museum's galleries through an intuitive user-interface from Synectics that gives them control over each of the 431 CCTV cameras situated around the site

BANKING ON TECHNOLOGY

Security Middle East looks at some of the ways that the region's banks are applying the latest security technology available to them

Data protection

A two-factor authentification system has been successfully adopted by Mashreq Bank to offer secure online banking for its corporate customers

Perimeter protection from Ameristar

Ameristar's Impasse® Ornamental Pale Fence offers the resistive strength of heavy-duty ornamental spear-tipped steel pales, vertically secured to a framework of specially formed steel rails and I-beam posts.

Outside support network

David White argues that remote monitoring is now being seen as a cost-effective security option by many businesses in the Middle East

News: Issue 49 July/August 09

Iranian Ministry of Transport HQ goes down distributed surveillance route

The new headquarters of the Iranian Ministry of Road and Transportation in Tehran has chosen IndigoVision's complete IP video system for its building-wide surveillance. This imposing building is home to the minister and staff who are responsible for Iran's transport infrastructure including roads, railways, shipping and aviation. The HQ consists of over 20 floors of office space with underground parking.

UAE's largest department store is sold on IP solution

Leading French department store, Galeries Lafayette, has chosen a networked video security solution from Axis Communications for its first department store in the Middle East at the Dubai Mall.

National airline adds Christie display walls to its Abu Dhabi control room

Etihad Airways, the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates, has commissioned two Christie video display walls for its Abu Dhabi control room.

New global extranet to boost border security information sharing

SAFEBORDER.Net is a newly launched Borderpol initiative that enables countries and agencies involved in border security to share information easily.

IP-based switch solution for Dubai FALCON Intelligent Traffic System (ITS)

IP solutions provider Optelecom-NKF has announced it will be working with Dubai-based engineering company Scientechnic on FALCON, a massive state-of-the-art ITS (Intelligent Traffic System) project in the Emirate.

Features: Issue 48 May/June 09

SHOPPING AROUND

From camera systems to the latest fire and security monitoring systems, Security Middle East asks some specialist suppliers about the choices that the region's retailers are currently making

TRAFFIC WATCH

Uncompressed digital transmission systems from AMG have been chosen for a number of high-profile traffic management applications, including the 2004 Olympics in Athens and the Channel Tunnel rail link in the UK. Alan Hayes explains some of the key benefits compared to a compressed video based system

REFINING THEIR SECURITY OPTIONS

Orlen refinery deploys FLIR Systems SR-100 thermal imaging cameras to protect the perimeter at one of central Europe’s largest petrochemical facilities

News: Issue 48 May/June 09

Saudi Arabian police forces award in vehicle CCTV licence to Nurizon Corp

Nurizon Corporation has recently been awarded a licence of approval for its in- vehicle mobile video recording and CCTV systems for the Saudi Arabian police forces and Emergency Services Authorities.

Read the latest news in brief

Security must be at the forefront of modern airport design says expert

Key insights into how effective counter-terrorist requirements can be incorporated into airport terminal design were given at a recent seminar in London on airport security.

UAE Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) announce annual safety award to reward best practice

The Roads & Transport Authority in the UAE has launched an annual awards for road contractors and consultants who adopt best practice health and safety procedures at RTA work sites.

Nedap Security Management is to integrate Aperio technology from Assa Abloy into its Aeos access control solution.

Features: Issue 47 March/April 09

GETTING THE MESSAGE ACROSS

When an emergency incident happens, it is imperative that authorities in the Middle East are able to accurately access what is happening on the ground and provide directed information to the general public in terms of where is and is not safe as part of a timely evacuation and response process, writes Salim Idris , general manager (Middle East) Dedicated Micros

MISSION CONTROL

Your choice of video management software is probably the most critical factor in how effective your surveillance system will be. Security Middle East reports on some of the latest developments

THE KEY TO ACCESS CONTROL

Access control continues to be a vital part of the security equation, often now part of a more integrated and interoperable approach to protecting a business. Three of the senior management team of Siemens’ access control product line – Nicolas Richter, head of security products, Carsten Traupe , head of product management and John Thacker , head of research and development – offer their thoughts on the current market and where the technologies are heading

INTELLIGENT ACCESS CONTROL

Universities are large and complex sites often with hundreds of doors and access requirements. But the latest generation of electronic access control products can offer the flexibility and control that this type of installation so often requires, writes Keith Carey

A numbers game

Once the sole preserve of the police and governmental agencies in their efforts to deal with traffic law violations and other criminal activity ANPR is increasingly being used to control risk and heighten security at commercial and government sites throughout the Middle East, writes Salim Idris

SEEING THE LIGHT

The world’s indoor spaces are increasingly being lit by fluorescent light sources. While this trend seems good for energy efficiency, it turns out to be a serious problem for CCD video cameras, writes John Monti and Jeff Jones

News: Issue 47 March/April 09

Iraqi Civil Defence Authority opts for new SKUM foam trailer from Tyco

The Iraqi Civil Defence Authority [ICDA] has taken delivery of 40 of the new Skum Rapid Response Foam Trailers (RAFT), a high-specification, cost-effective foam trailer designed and manufactured by Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products. The order was negotiated by the Al-Abid Group, the Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products partner based in Jordan.

Security Integrators Al-Futtaim Engineering Security & LV Systems have chose Optelecom-NKF to supply the data transmission equipment for the new Bawadi Mall in Al Ain.

Group 4 Technology opens sales support office in Dubai

Integrated Security Management supplier Group 4 Technology is to open a new support office in Dubai.

GE Security opens Pro Express showroom in Bahrain offering a one-stop shop for security professionals

GE Security has opened a Pro Express security showroom in Bahrain to offer security professionals a convenient one-stop shop for security products and to get expert advice and product demonstrations.

Nedap Security Management is to integrate Aperio technology from Assa Abloy into its Aeos access control solution.

Features: Issue 46 January/February 09

UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE

Salto Systems recently completed installation of a campus-tailored access control system for the new site of the American University in Cairo

Enter the intelligent camera

The new breed of IP intelligent cameras launched by Axis Communications are based on an open standard, cut bandwidth, reduce storage, enable better images and even help address the problem of operators missing the majority of events, Colin Edwards reports

Back to basics

Biometric ID systems are becoming increasingly foolproof and improvements in speed and reliability are opening up more and more practical applications. Security Middle East reports

PROCESSING POWER

OLIVER VELLACOTT looks how ip video is addressing the petrochemical industry’s surveillance needs

A POSITIVE OUTLOOK

Despite concerns about the recession this year’s Intersec, held in January at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre, proved that it was still business as usual at the region’s leading security event

News: Issue 46 January/February 09

IndigoVision's integrated IP-CCTV protects new flagship hotel in Qatar

IndigoVision’s complete IP video technology is providing a fully integrated CCTV surveillance solution for the new Mövenpick Tower & Suites Hotel in Doha, Qatar. The 5-star, 350 room, 26-floor hotel is housed in a futuristic building located at the entrance to the prestigious West Bay Area, a booming trade district, only 15 minutes drive from Doha International Airport.

AMG Systems recently won the contract to provide the CCTV transmission solution for a section of the newest and largest shopping mall in Bahrain – Bahrain City Centre. The solution has been implemented by G4S Security Services ( Bahrain) WLL.

Perceptics LLC’s Under Vehicle Inspection System and Arabic License Plate Reader imaging technology is to be used with the aid of cargo X-ray inspection systems at key border checkpoints to help Abu Dhabi Customs protect the emirate’s borders.

3M has announced that its 3M Novec 1230 fire protection fluid is now available in the UAE and will roll out across all five of Dubai Civil Defence's new fire stations this year.

Features: Issue 45 November/December 08

NO NEED FOR ALARM

The latest fibre-optic based intrusion technology claims that it can eliminate the problem of false alarms at the perimeter fence and has already been installed at six critical LNG sites in the GCC in the last twelve months

The right type of protection

Gilles Ortega, regional manager, Axis Communications MENA looks at the different methods and techniques available to help you to create a well-protected network environment for your IP-based systems

All Present & Correct

Biometric ID systems are becoming increasingly foolproof and improvements in speed and reliability are opening up more and more practical applications. Security Middle East reports

Vorsprung durch Technik

The German phrase Vorsprung durch Technik (which translates as ‘advancement through technology’) may be car manufacturer Audi’s catchphrase, but it could equally be applied to German CCTV/IP specialist Dallmeier. Security Middle East magazine spoke to Asad Asla, vice president of Dallmeier Middle East FZE, about the company’s plans for the local market now they have an established base in Dubai

HEALTH & SAFETY MATTERS

Safety is a benefit, not just a cost writes Nattasha Freeman, president, the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) in the first edition of IOSH's regular Health & Safety column for Security Middle East

Dog detection services from Templewood Specialist Services

Templewood Specialist Services Ltd prides itself in providing the highest levels of dog detection services whether that is Templewood training dogs for your team or Templewood providing our dogs and handlers for your security needs

News: Issue 45 September/October 08

State-of-the-art patrol vehicles keep watch over Hajj pilgrims visiting Mecca

Hajj pilgrims enjoyed additional safety this year on their annual trip to Mecca thanks to Nurizon Corporation who provided the special forces patrolling Mecca with an advanced fleet of police vehicles featuring the latest surveillance technologies.

Middle East video surveillance market still strong in face of global recession

Despite the global financial crisis affecting many of the world’s leading economies, the prospects for growth in the video surveillance market in the Middle East look very good, according to market analysts, IMS Research.

SPAM attacks on the rise as the region’s internet use continues to increase

Secure Computing Corporation, a leading enterprise gateway security provider, has unveiled a new initiative called Seven Technologies for Advanced Mail Protection (STAMP) and introduced the latest version of its Secure Mail solution in Dubai recently on the back of its 2008 Spam Trends report that confirms that spam attacks are on the rise in the region.

Features: Issue 44 September/October 08

Shopper's Paradise

City Mall, Jordan's premier one-stop family shopping centre, has been secured with a comprehensive CCTV installation featuring high-resolution, real-time CCTV monitoring via NVT UTP video transmission technology

Raising Standards

The region's construction industry may be booming, but without the power of legislation, Health & Safety standards on such projects can be poor. Andrew Broderick health, safety & environmental team leader at ALDAR Properties looks at how improvements can be made

Building blocks of the future

The growth in the Middle East's digital surveillance market enjoys an exceptional advantage compared with the rest of the world with architects and facilities managers specifying IP networks as part of the region's new building infrastructure. Colin Edwards reports

The economics of ergonomics

Ian Drury looks at how the issue of ergonomics could be a weak link in even the most sophisticated, state of the art control room

Alarm Management

The reliability and quality of an intruder alarm system depends on how good the individual elements are that make it up and today’s security planners have a lot to consider when designing their systems. Security Middle East reports

News: Issue 44 September/October 08

Construction safety key theme at Intersec as worker accident figures published

Nearly half of all of the accidents on construction sites in Dubai involve workers falling from heights according to statistics from the Dubai Municipality. Last year the emirate recorded 249 accidents on construction sites, 47.8% of which involved labourers falling from heights. Falls from 2004 to 2007 constituted 45% of a total 865 accidents. Other accidents included incidents involving cranes and other machinery and those involving fires and electric shocks.

Stolen UK JCB tracked and recovered in Sharjah nine days later using A-Trak GPS security system

A JCB skid-steer loader stolen from the UK was successful tracked down in Sharjah using a GPS security system. A-Trak is just one of the security mechanisms used by the JCB's owners, A-Plant, to prevent plant theft.

Video Smoke detection solution for Palm tunnel

D-Tec – part of AD Group – has announced that its partner in the Middle East region, BSS-ME, has supplied, tested, and commissioned seven advanced IP-based, NetVu Connected, FireVu units to provide a state-of-the-art CCTV-based VSD (Video Smoke Detection) solution for the main tunnel at the famous Palm Jumeirah man-made island in Dubai.

Open Network Video Interface Forum launched

ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) is a new global open forum for the development of a standard network interface for network video products founded by Axis Communications, Bosch and Sony. ONVIF is an independent, non-profit organisation and interested parties may register to participate via the web site at www.onvif.org.

It's All in the Delivery

With pressure on bandwidth growing, Peter de Konink takes a look at the range of compression options currently available to the security industry, including the new H.264 standard

Cardax FTv5.21

Cardax FT v5.21, the latest release from Gallagher Security Management Systems (GSMS), supports two new high level interfaces from Pelco and Schindler and also delivers several core system enhancements. The new Pelco Endura Platform High Level DVR Interface (scheduled release, November 2008) allows Pelco DVR recorded video to be associated with alarms in Cardax FT Command Centre.

Features: Issue 43 July/August 08

IS YOUR SECURITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM READY FOR A CRISIS?

Today’s organisations need intelligent access control systems that can adapt and respond quickly to a range of emergency situations

BANKING ON THE RIGHT IDENTITY

Fingerprint recognition authentication can be a valuable tool for the banking sector, where the data access security is critical, writes Wayne Parslow

NO COMPROMISES

Salim Idris looks at how banks can reinforce their security measures with High Definition CCTV without compromising their IT networks

Beyond Perimeter Protection

Security Middle East looks at some of the latest systems designed to give Security cover to both sides of the fence

DETECT & PROTECT

The new ViewPoint complete radiation monitoring system from Thermo Fisher Scientific enables real-time radiation detection that could represent the future for radiation assessment

News: Issue 43 July/August 08

Mobile CCTV trial sees Bahrain police secure over 700 new driving convictions

Bahrain police force plans to purchase 19 advanced Radar AutoVision mobile CCTV systems from TSS Systems following a successful trial that helped the police force to obtain nearly 700 prosecutions for excessive speed and inappropriate driver behaviour.

NVT cable solution takes off at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman
Queen Alia International Airport, Amman has recently adopted Network Video Technologies' (NVT) unshielded twisted pair (UTP) video transmission technology, as the keystone of a comprehensive CCTV network upgrade.

State-of-the-art smoke detection package rules out false alarms at art museum

Siemens' state-of-the-art Sinteso fire protection technology with Advanced Signal Analysis technology is helping to protect the valuable exhibits in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, Austrai from damage by smoke and fire.

Major CCTV installation links Nairobi's streets to police HQ with live image feeds

PSK Ltd says it is helping to make Kenya a safer place to live and do business in, following a landmark installation of CCTV equipment in the country’s capital Nairobi.

Features: Issue 42 May/June 08

PROVIDING 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

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

New 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

News: Issue 42 May/June 08

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Sky 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.

Dubai's iconic new tower selects 1000 CCTV cameras for its new security system

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.

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.

Police, Camera, Action

Police forces in the Middle East are seeing the benefits of mobile CCTV as a powerful law enforce ment

Features: Issue 41 March/April 08

Under 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

Looking 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

Get 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).

News: Issue 41 March/April 08

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Online 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.

South African firm wins security contract for BurJuman shopping mall

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.

Dubai 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.

Features: Issue 40 December/January 08

Dedicated 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

A 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

ROOM 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.

HD 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

TOTAL 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

A 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

News: Issue 40 December/January 08

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Dubai 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.

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.

BAE 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.

Private 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.

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.

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.

Features: Issue 39 October/November 07

25 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

Banking 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

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.

Cost 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.

Features: Issue 38 August/September 07

DETECTIVE 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 detection

STOPPED 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

News: Issue 38 August/September 07

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.

Installers 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.

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.

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.

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........