The Middle East and North Africa region has become a key player in the global air transport landscape, marked by strong post-pandemic recovery, a surge in passenger volumes, and growing investments in smarter, more secure airport infrastructure. While air travel is growing across the whole MENA region, certain countries remain particularly sensitive to security risks…
Once viewed as refueling outposts between continents, MENA airports are today iconic landmarks of national pride and innovation. With some of the world’s most luxurious passenger services, from onboard spas to private suites and Michelin-starred cuisine, the region has set the gold standard in hospitality. And right now, these same airports are starting a new…
The global physical security industry is projected to reach $216.43 billion by 2030, with an expected compound annual growth rate of 6.8% from 2024 to 2030. With this, it is crucial to integrate physical security with the most appropriate security technology as organizations embrace innovation in order to reduce risks. As physical security breach is…
As businesses adopt new technologies and adapt their ways of working to take advantage of the latest digitalisation trends, the unfortunate truth is that they are increasing their cyber risk. Attacks like phishing, Business Email Compromise, ransomware, and credential stuffing are all on a rapid upwards trajectory. They target employees and exploit poor network security…
$5,600 lost every single minute. That’s how much the average data center sacrifices during moments of downtime, a relentless drain on resources that sends shockwaves through entire organizations. Each minute offline doesn’t just mean lost revenue; it signifies a breach of trust, a disruption in service, and potential chaos for those relying on these vital…
“That is the nightmare of every single parent out there,” said Callahan Walsh, a child advocate and executive director for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). For any parent, just thinking about losing a child in a busy crowd can feel like the worst nightmare. The heart-wrenching fear, the frantic search, and…
As October draws to a close and we find ourselves with just two months left in 2024, one can’t help but ask: What makes this year so special? The answer lies in the remarkable convergence of democratic participation around the globe, with 65 elections scheduled across 54 countries — a unique occurrence that won’t happen…
Visitors’ preference of a mall and willingness to come back time and again greatly depend on whether they feel a sense of safety while they are in the mall or not. Being publicly accessible, security operations at malls do not steer far from public security operations. For example, a surge in the number of visitors…
Homeland security isn’t just a matter of defense — it’s the promise that we can live our lives free from fear, knowing that our families and communities are safe. In an unpredictable world where threats can strike at any moment, protecting our borders, our people, and our way of life is more crucial than ever….
The modern digital world relies deeply on the Internet of Things (IoT) and the technologies that come with it. As a prominent result of this rapid transformation, global economies are heavily investing in smart city initiatives to further automate day-to-day operations, specifically transportation. It includes integrated transport networks, centralized traffic control, vehicle movement trajectories, and…
Being the catalysts of growth, smart cities are founded on a technology-powered infrastructure. Digitization in global economies has led the way to a transformative shift to smart security, universal convenience and accelerated advancements. By 2026, smart cities have been expected to generate an economic benefit of USD 20 trillion globally. Unfortunately, crimes and offenses are…
The evolving digital state of economies is also witnessing an evolution in corresponding threats and risks. And in the new era of digital banking, online fraud has emerged as the most concerning threat to transactions and banking security. According to a 2022 report by Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), a whooping USD 4.7 trillion…
As the world moves online, banking is keeping pace with the changing technology through its own trail of transformation. This transformation has been especially prominent in the last decade, with rapid digitisation and increased focus on agility in processes. As a by-product of the changing landscape of banking, concerns related to information security, adoption and…
By Eugenia Marina, Business Development Director, MENA As the world marks the sixth International Day of Education on January 24, 2024 with the theme “Learning for lasting peace,” our search for transformative education tools acquires great significance. In light of the urgent global problems such as violent conflicts, discrimination, racism, xenophobia and hate speech, education…
SafeSenda, a Nigerian startup, has launched an app that simplifies the management, exchange, conversion, spending, and settlement of cryptocurrency into naira bank accounts. The SafeSenda app, which was launched earlier this year by Nkechi Iyke-Ukaegbu and Ikechukwu Ukaegbu, simplifies the process of managing and converting crypto assets through an easy-to-use interface. Ukaegbu stated that the…
Biometrics are increasingly being used in corporate and governmental security systems, as well as consumer devices. According to Research and Markets, a market research firm based in the United States, the global biometrics market is expected to grow from $17 billion in 2018 to $76 billion by 2027. For a variety of reasons, an increasing…