The ScreenCheck ICT partnership marks a significant step in expanding advanced security technology across the Gulf Cooperation Council region. ScreenCheck, a subsidiary of Centena Group and a provider of security and identity verification solutions in the Middle East and Africa, signed a strategic agreement with Integrated Control Technology (ICT), a global manufacturer of security systems, on March 10, 2026.
The agreement enables ScreenCheck to integrate ICT’s access control and unified security management technologies into its existing solutions portfolio. As a result, enterprise clients will gain access to integrated security systems designed for commercial environments and critical infrastructure facilities.
Details of the ScreenCheck ICT Partnership
Under the terms of the agreement, both companies will collaborate to deliver local engineering expertise, training programs, and lifecycle management services. Consequently, clients will benefit from long-term system performance and sustained value from deployed security solutions.
ICT brings over 20 years of experience in unified access control, intrusion detection, and building automation solutions. Moreover, the company’s enterprise platform, Protege GX, integrates with a broad range of third-party technologies, including biometrics, video management systems, visitor management, HR systems, and room booking platforms, all within a single operational environment.
Executive Statements on the Agreement
“This collaboration allows us to combine ICT’s flexible, scalable, and interoperable solutions with ScreenCheck’s field expertise in the sector, strengthening our ability to support large and complex projects spanning multiple sites.”
Shaji Abdul Qadir, Chief Operating Officer, ScreenCheck
Abdul Qadir further stated that the partnership supports a growing client demand for open-architecture and customizable security solutions. He added that the company intends to accelerate efforts to meet the expanding needs of the regional security market, ensuring clients transition smoothly to more advanced security infrastructures.
“ScreenCheck has a strong presence across the GCC and the Middle East, supported by multiple offices and a wide base of system integrator clients. We look forward to working together to deliver tailored access control solutions that meet end-user requirements.”
Thomas Napora, Vice President and General Manager for EMEA, Integrated Control Technology
Regional Market Context
The partnership coincides with strong growth in the Middle East’s physical security market. Specifically, the operational technology security market in the Middle East and Africa region is projected to reach $1,463.7 million by 2031, up from approximately $442.85 million in 2024. Furthermore, this represents a compound annual growth rate of 17.5 percent, reflecting sustained investment in integrated security systems across commercial and critical infrastructure sectors.
The Protege GX platform’s open and scalable architecture positions both companies to address demand for connected and intelligent security systems. Meanwhile, organizations across the region continue to adopt unified platforms to simplify management and improve operational resilience.
Scope of Collaboration and Future Outlook
The ScreenCheck ICT partnership targets enterprise clients in commercial real estate and critical infrastructure across GCC member states. In addition, the collaboration addresses the increasing demand for smart, connected security platforms as organizations move away from siloed systems toward unified management environments.
Both companies stated that the agreement supports clients seeking to adopt open-source and customizable security architectures. The partnership is structured to provide engineering support, staff training, and ongoing lifecycle services to ensure system longevity and operational efficiency across deployed sites.