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Number Plate Recognition: How ANPR Works Explained

Number plate recognition shows up anywhere vehicles need to be identified quickly: gated car parks, highway enforcement, toll booths, and security checkpoints. The term ANPR is common in the UK and many international markets, while ALPR is more often used in North America. Both describe systems that read plate characters automatically using cameras, computer vision, and optical character recognition. This guide explains...

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ANPR Parking Barriers in Dubai: License Plate Recognition Guide 2026

ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) parking barriers are becoming the standard for malls, offices, and residential communities across Dubai and the UAE. Here is how license plate recognition boom gates work, what they cost to run, and how to choose the right system for your property.

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CCTV Footage Retention in Dubai: SIRA NVR Storage Rules for 2026

Confused about how long CCTV footage must be stored in Dubai? This guide breaks down SIRA's NVR storage and footage retention requirements for UAE businesses in 2026, from the standard 31-day rule to 90-day mandates for high-security sites.

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Access Card Cloning in Dubai: How Merac's X-Clone Readers Stop It

Access and parking cards across Dubai and the UAE are being cloned with cheap RFID copiers, creating a real security breach and parking misuse problem for buildings. Merac Dubai's X-Clone readers and cards use strong encryption designed to make that kind of cloning impossible.

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