Ahead of AI Appreciation Day on July 16, our spokesperson Louise Bou Rached, Director- Middle East, Turkey and Africa at Milestone Systems, breaks down the rapidly expanding role of AI in video security and offers her insights into how the technology is transforming urban security planning in the MENA region.
“Across the Middle East, video security is becoming more intelligent and more actionable. Artificial intelligence is turning video from passive monitoring into systems that can understand context and support decisions in real time.
As governments and enterprises advance smart city programs in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and across the region, this shift is already shaping how cities operate and stay secure. AI-enabled video infrastructure is helping improve urban safety, streamline operations, and strengthen resilience.
Market momentum reflects this change. The Middle East and Africa video surveillance market is projected to grow from approximately USD 6.66 billion in 2025 to USD 16.99 billion by 2033, according to Grand View Research, driven by large-scale infrastructure investment, increasing security demands, and the need for more proactive threat detection.
At the same time, the role of video data is evolving. Instead of being reviewed after an incident, it is becoming a real-time source of insight, supporting faster responses, better planning, and more informed decision-making across transport, critical infrastructure, and public spaces.”
