Inkript - News

2020/05

Hisham Itani: Innovating the tech sector in Lebanon

An Nahar English talks with our chairman and CEO, Hisham Itani, about his journey following his recognition by CEO Today Magazine at the CEO Today Middle East Awards 2020 for his achievements in the technology sector in the Middle East. Read more

2020/04

Hisham Itani is recognized by CEO Today Magazine at the CEO Today Middle East Awards 2020

Amid a difficult and challenging time, Lebanon proves once more that it has the potential to rise again considering its promising technology sector and local creative talents. A global English publication, “CEO Today Magazine”, announced that our Chairman and CEO, Hisham Itani, was recognized at the CEO Today Middle East Awards 2020 for his leadership and company’s achievements in the Technology sector in the Middle East. Read more

2019/09

The Nilson Report ranks Inkript as the number one exporter of chip cards in the MEA region

Inkript was listed as the first exporter of chip cards in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region by The Nilson Report, the most trusted source for news and analysis on the global card and mobile payment industry. According to the report, Inkript was also ranked 15th worldwide – 3 positions higher than the previous year – in terms of their total chip card shipments. Read more

2019/09

“Unmatched Expertise”

Our Chairman and CEO, Hisham Itani, talks with The Business Year about the role of the technology sector in the national economic scene, and the relation between ICT infrastructure and knowledge economy. Read more

2019/08

Resource Group. Un portfolio au service de la nation

Our Chairman and CEO, Hisham Itani, talks with Magazine Le Mensuel about the prosperous technology sector in Lebanon and how it can drive the digital transformation in the country. He also stresses on the importance of investing in Lebanese talents and encouraging innovation to benefit citizens and communities. Read more

2019/06

Inkript sheds light on the digital security industry in Lebanon through “Made In Lebanon” TV program

Inkript was featured in “Made In Lebanon” TV program that highlights the Lebanese industries by showcasing their production processes. Inkript’s episode shed light on the digital security industry, from the creation of secure software solutions to the production process of the end products which include secure documents that cater to governments, telecom operators and financial institutions. Watch Inkript episode

2019/05

Knowledge Economy, a driver of Lebanese prosperity

Our Chairman and CEO Hisham Itani writes to Business Live ME about the importance of knowledge economy as a main driver for economic growth in Lebanon and the Middle East. Read more

2019/05

Inkript to launch biometric payment cards with Zwipe

Biometric technology company Zwipe and Inkript, a digital security provider and a subsidiary of Resource Group, have partnered to launch biometric payment cards.Inkript’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Lebanon and Saudi Arabia are certified by Visa and Mastercard for EMV cards production. The company caters for customers across the Middle East, Africa and Europe, and has shipped over 70 million smartcards in 2018, making it one of the largest card manufacturers in the region. Read more

2019/04

Inkript showcases its latest innovations in secure solutions at Seamless 2019

Inkript, a subsidiary of Resource Group, participated in Seamless 2019, the region’s multi-brand exhibition for payment, fintech, identity, ecommerce and retail. The event took place on April 10 and 11 in Dubai, UAE.For the sixth year in a row, Inkript took part in Seamless to showcase its latest secure products and services related to the banking and payments industries, including smartcards, secure payment solutions, and others. The company provides security print solutions that include multiple anti-fraud techniques. Read more

2019/03

Inkript sponsors USJ’s Beirut Unisports Festival 2019

Inkript sponsored the 10th edition of the Beirut Unisports Festival 2019, organized by the Athletics Department at “Université Saint-Joseph” (USJ) in Beirut, Lebanon. The company’s support to Beirut Unisports Festival is part of Resource Group’s commitment to promote health and fitness among the youth in Lebanon. Read more

2019/03

Dipping Into Digital Waters

Our Chairman and CEO, Hisham Itani, talks with Executive Magazine part of their report on Law 81 and cybersecurity entitled “Dipping into digital waters, convergences of awareness on several of Lebanon’s overdue cyber priorities”, about the merit of this law in setting a legal framework for electronic transactions in Lebanon. He also discusses about the importance of creating a cybersecurity ecosystem that would operate on the level of a state Security Operations Center or SOC. Read more

2019/02

Inkript and Serta showcase their latest solutions at MWC Barcelona 2019

Inkript and Serta, subsidiaries of Resource Group, participated at MWC Barcelona 2019, the largest mobile event in the world, from February 25 to February 28. Through this participation, both companies asserted their solid commitment to digital transformation and their continuous efforts to drive this transformation in Lebanon and the region. Read more

2018/12

Lebanon set for major internet improvements in 2019

Our Chairman and CEO, Hisham Itani, talks to The Daily Star about the installation of fiber optics in Lebanon and its benefits in driving entrepreneurship, business and the overall economy forward. He also talks about e-government and the importance of cybersecurity to secure data on a national scale. Read more

2018/12

Inkript enhances visitors’ experience at House of Today’s Design Biennale

Inkript, a subsidiary of Resource Group, collaborated with House of Today (HoT) for their 2018 Design Biennale to enhance visitors’ experience at the event. Through a locally developed secure solution by Inkript, visitors were able to view all displayed pieces on an interactive screen and instantly receive more information about them. As HoT’s technology partner, Inkript will be supporting House of Today with digital security solutions aiming at marrying art and design with technology for a seamless Biennale experience.

2018/12

Inkript participates at the conference of “The defeat of terrorism in the region and its impact on the African continent”

Inkript participated at the conference organized by the Directorate General of the General Security in Lebanon entitled “The defeat of terrorism in the region and its impact on the African continent”, under the patronage of His Excellency the President of the Republic General Michel Aoun. The event took place at Four Seasons Hotel in Beirut on December 26 and 27, 2018. Read more

2018/11

Entrepreneurship and the digital economy in Lebanon

Our Chairman and CEO, Hisham Itani, shares his views with Executive Magazine on creating an entrepreneurship ecosystem in Lebanon and driving the digital economy forward. Read more

2018/10

Beirut 2030, the rise of the digital phoenix

At the occasion of World Cities Day, our Chairman and CEO, Hisham Itani, wrote an opinion piece to An-Nahar English about his future outlook on how he envisions Beirut rising as a smart city. Read more

2018/10

Hisham Itani: “Lebanon has an added value in the knowledge economy”

Hisham Itani, Chairman and CEO at Resource Group Holding (RGH), talks to el Nashra (eliktisad.com) about his career journey and Lebanon’s potential in the knowledge economy. Read more

2018/08

RGH is recognized for its contributions to Lebanon’s economic growth by Forbes Middle East

Mr. Hisham Itani, Chairman and CEO at RGH, was interviewed by Le Commerce du Levant magazine following his selection among the top 35 influential Lebanese business personalities by Forbes Middle East. Mr. Itani talked about the company’s growth, strategy and the development of the technology sector in Lebanon. Read more

2018/08

Harnessing the Power of Secure Connections

Our Chairman and CEO, Hisham Itani, talks to The Business Year about Lebanon’s digital transformation and the importance of secure connections. Read more

2018/08

Hisham Itani is selected among the top 35 influential Lebanese business personalities by Forbes Middle East

RGH announced that its Chairman and CEO, Mr. Hisham Itani, has been recognized by Forbes Middle East for his contributions to the country’s economic growth. The award was the only one dedicated to “Technology”, in praise of Resource Group’s strong track record in this category. Read more

2018/04

Inkript showcases the latest in smart cards and security printing solutions at Seamless Middle East 2018

For the fourth year in a row, Inkript Industries took part in Seamless Middle East 2018 on April 15-16 in Dubai, to showcase the latest in smartcards and security printing solutions. The visitors had the chance to meet our team of experts and get an in-depth overview of the company’s products and services. Seamless Middle East is a dynamic summit and large scale exhibition that hosts the region’s technology providers and brings together the worlds of payments, fintech, ecommerce and retail.

2018/03

The Next Frontier: Advancements in biometrics signals a new era for Lebanon's digital future

Our Chairman and CEO shares his outlook on government automation and the importance of biometric technologies in Entrepreneur Middle East. Read more

2018/01

Investing in tomorrow’s world

Following his recognition by Forbes Middle East among the top 35 influential Lebanese business personalities, Hisham Itani, Chairman and CEO of Resource Group Holding (RGH), reveals how the company is investing in new technologies and developing innovative solutions that enhance the citizen experience in Lebanon. Read more

2017/12

Inkript started the implementation of the secure vehicle plates in Lebanon

The Minister of Interior and Municipalities H.E. Nohad Al Machnouk announced the launch of the secure vehicle plates in Lebanon at the Traffic, Trucks and Vehicles Management Authority premises in Beirut. The secure vehicle plates provide high security and protect against counterfeit and theft. Read more

2017/12

Inkript was featured in the Arabian Business Magazine

Inkript was featured in Arabian Business Magazine through an article that discusses the company's role in digital security, especially in creating automated government processes and ensuring an enhanced citizen experience. Read more

2017/10

Inkript was featured in The Business Year Magazine

Inkript was featured in the Business Year Magazine through an infographic on biometrics and an interview with Mr. Hisham Itani about securing the digital transformation. In the interview, Itani discusses Inkript's role and contribution as a digital security solutions provider in Lebanon and the region. the infographic also shows how Inkript is advancing secure identification, mapping out its different biometric solutions in Lebanon covering transport, travel, banking and telecom. Read more

2017/08

Inkript starts the implementation of the biometric passport project in Lebanon

The General Directorate of General Security has collaborated with Inkript for the implementation of the biometric passport project in Lebanon. The production of biometric passports has been launched on August 1st, 2016. Read more

2017/05

Inkript at Payments ME 2017

Inkript Industries, an RGH subsidiary, took part in Payments ME 2017.

2017/02

Inkript Cards renewes its certification as a Visa approved vendor

Inkript Cards has been awarded by Visa a certificate for meeting the applicable security requirements and guideline to Visa’s satisfaction with regard to the scope of card manufacturer and IC Embedder.

2017/01

Inkript cards renewes its Mastercard certificate of compliance

MasterCard awarded Inkript Cards a certificate of Compliance for Card Manufacturing & Chip Embedding.

2017/01

Inkript Cards renews its GSMA SAS certificate

Inkript has been awarded a certificate for its participation in the GSM Association Security Accreditation Scheme and satisfied the scheme’s requirements.

2016/09

Inkript starts the implemention of the biometric driving license in Lebanon

Inkript won the tender for the biometric driving licenses, vehicle registration cards, secure vehicle plates and Radio-Frequency IDentification (RFID) tags (stickers) that rely on a very sophisticated electronic system. The company started the implementation process of this project on the 23rd of September 2016. Watch video

2016/07

Inmobiles-Medsec develops an aggressive business strategy

Inmobiles, a subsidiary of RGH, has benefited from Leap Ventures $10 million which helped strengthen its growth working capital and extend its presence in the Middle East and Africa market. The transaction also helped restructure the company in terms of human resources, develop the R&D and business development team and has asserted the market value of Inmobiles, its potential and scalable offering in the financial community.

2016/05

Inkript at Cards & Payments ME 2016

Inkript Industries, an RGH subsidiary, took part in Cards & Payments ME 2016.

2016/04

Inkript Cards renewes its Mastercard certificate of compliance

Inkript Cards has been awarded by MasterCard a certificate of Compliance for Card Manufacturing & Chip Embedding.

2016/04

Inkript Cards renewed its certification as a Visa approved vendor

Visa awarded Inkript Cards a certificate for meeting the applicable security requirements and guidelines to Visa’s satisfaction regarding the scope of the card manufacturer and IC Embedder.

2016/02

Inkript implemented the biometric work permit project

The Lebanese Ministry of Labor has collaborated with Inkript for the implementation of the biometric work permit project in Lebanon

2015/11

Inkript announced the launch of the new biometric work permit in Lebanon

The Lebanese Minister of Labor, H.E. Sajaan Azzi, announced the launching of the Smart ID Card for foreign workers in Lebanon. Azzi, who was speaking at a press conference in the presence of Hisham Itani, Chairman & CEO of Inkript, stated that as of the first of January 2016, the ministry will start issuing this new smart card for all foreign workers from all nationalities and sectors of the economy, stressing that the introduction of the new document will enhance transparency and provide increased security and inspection capabilities for each and every foreign worker on Lebanese soil. Read more

2015/10

Inkript and Serta at SMES 2015

Inkript Technologies & Serta -RGH Subsidiaries- took part in the Security Middle East Show 2015. A huge audience of senior security and military, and government officials as well as diplomats and industry executives attended the ceremony and met with the participants. Some 100 local, regional and international defense companies were represented at SMES-2015

2015/05

Inkript at Cards & Payments ME 2015

Inkript Industries, a RGH subsidiary, took part in Cards & Payments ME 2015

2015/04

Inkript cards renewed its Mastercard certificate of compliance

MasterCard awarded Inkript Cards a certificate of Compliance for Card Manufacturing & Chip Embedding.

2015/03

Inkript Forms renewed its ISO 9001: 2008 certification

Inkript Forms renewed its certification of registration for operating a Quality Management System which complies with the requirements of ISO 9001: 2008 for the following scope of registration: design & manufacturing of commercial & security printing products.

2015/03

Inkript Cards renewed its ISO 9001: 2008 certification

Inkript Cards renewed its certification of registration for operating a Quality Management System which complies with the requirements of ISO 9001: 2008 for the following scope of registration: design & manufacturing of commercial & security printing products

2015/03

Inkript Cards renewed its ISO 14001: 2004 certification

Inkript Cards renewed its certification of registration for operating an Environmental Management System which complies with the requirements of ISO 14001: 2004 for the following scope of registration: design & manufacturing of commercial & security printing products.

2015/02

Inkript won the biometric passport tender in Lebanon

Inkript Technologies, an RGH subsidiary, was awarded a contract for supplying the Lebanese Ministry of Interior with the full infrastructure to produce the new electronic and biometric passport for the Lebanese Republic.To execute the project, Inkript Technologies entered into a joint venture with the French firm Gemalto, a leader in digital security. Inkript handles all the programming and software development in-house, while Gemalto is in charge of manufacturing the passports and matching the program’s interface with the coding machines.Read more

2015/01

Inkript Cards renewed its certification as a Visa approved vendor

Visa awarded Inkript Cards a certificate for meeting the applicable security requirements and guidelines to Visa’s satisfaction regarding the scope of the card manufacturer and IC Embedder.

2015/01

Inkript Cards renewed its GSMA SAS certificate

Inkript was awarded a certificate for its participation in the GSM Association Security Accreditation Scheme and meeting the scheme’s requirements.

2014/12

Inkript won the motor vehicle tender in Lebanon

Inkript Technologies, an RGH subsidiary, was awarded a contract to deploy a turnkey biometric solution for the Traffic, Trucks and Vehicles Management Authority in Lebanon.The project involves issuing biometric driving licenses; secure electronic vehicle registration cards, secure car plates & RFID tags. Read more

2014/08

Inkript won the biometric work permit tender in Lebanon

Inkript Technologies, an RGH subsidiary, was awarded a contract for the implementation and issuance of the Biometric Work Permit in Lebanon.

2014/08

Inkript won the biometric residency permit tender in Lebanon

Inkript Technologies, an RGH subsidiary, was awarded a contract for the implementation and issuance of the Biometric Residency Permit in Lebanon.

2014/06

Inkript supplied election material for Mauritania

Inkript Industries, an RGH subsidiary, was awarded the supply of electoral printing material for the 2015 Mauritania presidential elections.

2014/06

Inkript won the border control tender in Lebanon

Inkript Technologies, an RGH subsidiary, was awarded a contract to initiate a new border control system for the Lebanese Government.To execute the project, Inkript Technologies partnered with the French firm Gemalto, a leader in digital security.

2014/04

Inkript won the temporary residency permit tender in Lebanon

Inkript Technologies, an RGH subsidiary, was awarded a contract for the implementation and issuance of the Temporary Residency Permits in Lebanon.

2013/01

Inkript supplied election material for Burkina Faso

Inkript Industries, an RGH subsidiary, was awarded the supply of polling stations for the 2013 Burkina Faso legislative elections.

2012/12

Riad Itani, Managing Director of Inkript, on Future TV

Inkript teams up with IDAL for vital security printing plant expansion Watch video

2012/11

Inkript on Future TV

Inkript to print one million phone cards for Ogero Watch video

2012/11

Inkript on MTV News

Inkript to print one million phone cards for Ogero. Watch video

2012/03

Inkript teamed up with IDAL for security printing plant expansion

Inkript announced the expansion of its plant in Lebanon, one of the most advanced security printing plants in the Middle East, after signing a Package Deal Contract with IDAL (Investment Development Authority of Lebanon).

2012/01

Foreign Affairs - Interview with Mr. Hisham Itani

Businessmen in a small country like Lebanon must pick their niches and leverage their advantages. One great example of this is Hisham Itani, chairman and CEO of RGH, a Beirut-based company that started as a security printing house some 40 years ago. Read more

2011/06

Inkript supplied Congo (DRC) with election material

Inkript Industries, an RGH subsidiary, was awarded the supply of electoral kits, indelible ink and voting booths. All the material was customized according to the specific needs and requirements of the Congo government.

2011/04

Inkript supplied Iraq with election material

Inkript Industries, an RGH subsidiary, was awarded the supply of ballot boxes, security seals and voting ink for the Iraqi elections.

2011/04

Inkript acquired Unicard

Inkript, an RGH Subsidiary, acquired Unicard (United Plastic Cards Co LLC, member of Al Zamel Group, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), a leading smartcards manufacturing facility and payment cards personalization center in Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

2011/03

Inkript was featured in Foreign Policy Magazine

Inkript was featured in Foreign Policy magazine through an interview with Mr. Hisham Itani, Chairman and CEO of Inkript, where he mentioned that the added value of partnering "with many European companies (providing technology)" comes mainly through providing and managing the service.. Read more

2011/03

Inkript invested in inmobiles

Inkript acquired a 50% stake in inmobiles, an established mobile value added applications and solutions provider catering to telecom operators in the Middle East and Africa region.

2010/04

Inkript was awarded the concession of biometric passports in Central Africa Republic

Africard, subsidiary of Inkript, was awarded the production of new biometric passports for the Central African Republic. The awarded BOT project included the design and implementation of a biometric passport production site, located in the capital Bangui. The site provided a complete network infrastructure and server set-up for citizens’ enrollment, passports production and issuance, and operations management. The setup also allowed fast onsite personalization in a highly secure environment under the control of CAR authorities, in compliance with ICAO and other relevant security standards. The agreement also encompassed the gradual transfer of knowledge to the relevant CAR authorities.

2010/02

CFH initiated a private placement in Inkript Holding

Inkript, a subsidiary of RGH, announced a private placement where by an amount of $20 million was raised in equity from a group strategic investors. The transaction was managed by CFH and the funds will be used primarily for R&D and business development.