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HID SHOWCASES THEIR LATEST INNOVATION AT GITEX GLOBAL 2025

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HID Global exhibition booth at trade show featuring RFID Intelligence and ID card printing solutions, with attendees in business attire viewing displays and a video presentation

Exclusive Interview with Steve Swenson – Senior Director, Product and Marketing, Secure Issuance, HID FARGO

What are the key innovations HID is showcasing this year at GITEX Global, and how do they reflect the company’s vision for a better, more secure, and connected digital ecosystem?

Okay, sure, great question. So here at the show today, we’re showcasing a line of HID FARGO printers. FARGO is a strong and storied brand for HID in the desktop issuance space. We are specifically showing our full line of retransfer and DTC printers. One printer in particular that we’re showcasing is our new HDP5000e, which is a refresh of a long and storied product for the Fargo brand.

The HDP5000e has a number of important updates to strengthen overall performance, improve output and processing power, and reinforce reliability ensuring the product can stand up to the rigor of our customers’ needs. It also includes usability enhancements to streamline the issuance and card creation process, and strong end-to-end security with AES encryption and resin scramble technology to protect leftover data after cards are created.

We’re also talking about our HID FARGO Connect technology, which is a cloud-based software that allows organizations with complex issuance processes to remotely manage devices, create credentials from one location, and print them at another. This is particularly important for enterprise and healthcare customers with distributed operations.

It’s an exciting time for the HID FARGO business. We’re doing a lot to strengthen the product line and build on our reputation. You mentioned how this connects to HID’s broader vision when we look at issuance processes, they can be quite complex. Customers want high quality visual credentials with secure encoding and durability. Our strategy with the HID FARGO line is to create robust end-to-end solutions that streamline issuance and help organizations operate efficiently.

HID serves a wide range of sectors—from finance to hospitality to transportation. How do you tailor your solutions to meet the unique identity and access management needs of such diverse industries?

Great question. One of the most fundamental things we do as a business is to study and understand the different needs of those sectors. We create a range of solutions—high-end retransfer printers for speed, quality, and resolution, and DTC products for lighter applications. All of our products are modular, allowing customers to configure them according to their specific issuance and organizational requirements.

We complement that with high-quality consumables such as ribbons, overlaminates, and visual security features, as well as software for both desktop and cloud-based issuance. Another key part of our approach is our partner network. HID FARGO doesn’t sell directly to end customers because we understand that every customer has unique needs. Our partners work closely with end users to understand their requirements and collaborate with HID to deliver custom solutions. This combination of modular products, software, and local expertise ensures each customer gets exactly what they need.

In sectors such as hospitality and retail, convenience is key. How is HID leveraging digital identity, mobile access, and cloud-based issuance to create smoother and more secure guest experiences?

Great question. Going back to understanding the end user, we study every aspect of the issuance process. Creating an ID credential can be complex, so we focus on making it simple from setup to configuration. The HID FARGO business invests in strong out-of-box experiences, easy instructions, and partner support to help customers get up and running quickly.

For card design and creation, we provide intuitive software solutions, whether on premise or cloud based. For customers managing large fleets of printers, our cloud solutions allow them to monitor device status, print to multiple locations, and design credentials centrally. We also invest heavily in technical support both directly and through our partners to minimize downtime and quickly resolve any issues.

The Middle East is witnessing diverse growth in digital infrastructure and smart technologies. What is HID’s priority for its 2025 vision and beyond?

It goes back to what we just discussed bringing all these components together to help organizations create secure, durable, and visually robust credentials efficiently. Organizations don’t exist to create credentials, but they all need them to manage access and identity.

Our goal is to take the power of HID’s technology and turn it into simple, easy to understand, and customizable solutions for each user, supported by a strong partner network that provides a complete solution. If we can do that, we’re truly harnessing the full power of HID to meet the most important issuance needs of our customers.

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Kenz ‘de’ Rasasi Debuts at Beautyworld Middle East 2026 with a New Expression of Rasasi Heritage

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Kenz ‘de’ Rasasi, a new fragrance house born from the rich heritage of Rasasi, made its debut at Beautyworld Middle East 2026, marking a bold new chapter for one of Dubai’s established names in perfumery. Unveiling eight fragrance collections, the house is taking the treasures of Rasasi into new territory, combining decades of fragrance expertise with refined design, craftsmanship and a vision shaped for a new generation of fragrance consumers.

The name Kenz ‘de’ Rasasi translates as “The Treasures of Rasasi,” reflecting the house’s approach to its heritage. Built on Rasasi’s longstanding perfumery expertise, the house revisits selected flagship creations, refining their original compositions and reimagining their presentation for today’s discerning, younger consumers. The approach combines the richness of established fragrance craftsmanship with luxury, offering a new expression of heritage through carefully considered scents, design and storytelling.

Conceptualised and creatively driven by Mr. Anis Abdul Razak, Owner of Rasasi Perfumes and Chairman of AAR Group, Kenz ‘de’ Rasasi draws on decades of perfumery expertise to reinterpret selected creations for a new generation. Guided by the philosophy “Inspired by legacy, built for the future,” the house gives heritage-inspired fragrances a distinctive identity through refined compositions, custom bottle designs and elevated materials, creating a fresh expression of Rasasi’s fragrance heritage.

“Kenz ‘de’ Rasasi brings together the treasures we have built over generations and gives them a new identity. We wanted to preserve the soul of these creations while introducing them to a generation that appreciates authentic quality, individuality and thoughtful design. At its heart, the house is about carrying forward what we have built while embracing what lies ahead: inspired by legacy, built for the future.”

With the global luxury fragrance market valued at approximately USD 16 billion, Kenz ‘de’ Rasasi is positioning its launch around the opportunity to take Rasasi’s fragrance heritage to a wider international audience. By combining the richness of established perfumery with accessible luxury, contemporary design and storytelling, the house aims to connect with younger consumers across global markets while giving familiar Rasasi creations a new relevance.

Commenting on this occasion, Mr. Ismail Anis Abdul Razzak, Deputy Chairman and Co-Founder of AAR Group, said, “The launch is rooted in the story of Dubai and the UAE’s growing influence on the global luxury and fragrance landscape. Rasasi has grown alongside Dubai, understanding the preferences, traditions and aspirations of the markets we come from. Kenz ‘de’ Rasasi allows us to take that heritage forward in a way that speaks to a new generation across international markets. We are bringing the craftsmanship and richness of our heritage into a new expression, ensuring that quality, elegance and individuality remain at its heart. Our ambition is to build a fragrance house that can resonate with our patrons, offering quality and elegance at an accessible level of luxury.”

The official unveiling was further marked by the presence of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, who joined Mr. Anis Abdul Razak at the Kenz ‘de’ Rasasi booth as Chief Guest. His presence brought an added cultural and emotional dimension to the occasion, connecting the Dubai-born house with audiences across the region and beyond. As a familiar and influential figure across India, the UAE and international markets, Salman’s participation added further significance to a launch centred on taking a regional fragrance legacy to a global audience.

At Beautyworld Middle East, Kenz ‘de’ Rasasi unveiled eight fragrance collections, with custom bottle redesigns, elevated materials and tactile packaging that reinterpret Rasasi’s artistry through a modern lens. The collection includes Beyond Hawas, Hawas Apex, Hawas Desire, La Yuqawam Terrabotanica, Daareej, Shuhra, Rimal, and Tobacco. Every element has been developed to create a complete fragrance experience while maintaining a clear connection to the house’s origins. Inspired by legacy, built for the future, Kenz ‘de’ Rasasi is looking to give the treasures of Rasasi a new place in the world of fragrance.

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RX Coffee Apothecary Offers a Sweet Reward for Early Screening This Pinktober

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This Pinktober, RX Coffee Apothecary is adding a little sweetness to an important cause with a simple gesture designed to recognize those taking a proactive step towards their health.

As part of its Pinktober initiative this October, RX is offering a complimentary Strawberry Softie to customers who present proof of breast cancer screening. Available across all RX outlets throughout the month, the gesture is RX’s way of acknowledging and supporting those who have prioritised their health and taken an important proactive step.

Through the initiative, RX aims to raise awareness around the importance of early screening and preventive health, while using an everyday coffee stop as an opportunity to spark meaningful conversations. By engaging its community in a simple and approachable way, RX hopes to reinforce the message that taking the time to get screened can make a meaningful difference.

Adding to its Pinktober offerings, RX has also introduced Pinktober Tart, priced at AED 45. The Pinktober initiative is available throughout October across all RX outlets, including Dubai Mall, Jumeirah, City Centre Mirdif and City Centre Al Zahia. Because sometimes, taking an important step for your health deserves a little something sweet.

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DINE IN PINK FOR A PURPOSE AT GRAZER, MÖVENPICK HOTEL APARTMENTS DOWNTOWN DUBAI THIS OCTOBER

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This Pinktober, Grazer at Mövenpick Hotel Apartments Downtown Dubai is turning pink for a purpose with the launch of a limited-edition Pink Menu in support of Al Jalila Foundation.

Available until 31 October 2026, the month-long initiative invites guests to sip, savour and give back, with 25% of sales from the Pink Menu, excluding applicable taxes and fees, donated to Al Jalila Foundation.

Created especially for Pinktober, the menu features a selection of vibrant pink-inspired creations, including three refreshing drinks, three pastries and three savoury dishes. Pink drinks and pastries are priced at AED 30 each, while savoury dishes are available à la carte from AED 55 to AED 75.

Adding another touch of pink to the experience, guests who wear pink while dining at Grazer will receive 10% off their total bill, encouraging diners to show their support while enjoying the specially curated menu with friends and family.

Open daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Grazer welcomes families and younger guests to take part in the initiative, with children also able to order from the Pink Menu at the same prices.

Through the Pinktober campaign, Grazer and Mövenpick Hotel Apartments Downtown Dubai aim to turn an everyday dining experience into an opportunity to give back, bringing the community together over good food and a meaningful cause throughout October.

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