Inkript has obtained the Letter of Approval (LoA) from VISA for its biometric payment card built on the Zwipe Pay platform. The announcement was jointly made by Inkript, Visa and Zwipe at Inkript booth part of Seamless Middle East 2022 in Dubai including representatives from each company. Read more here: Inkript obtains VISA LoA for its Biometric Payment Card (ibsintelligence.com)
Inkript was the only Lebanese company to win a MENA Gold Stevie® Award in the Innovation Technology Management Planning and Implementation category in the third annual Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards. A jury of more than 100 executives from around the world chose the winners of the Gold, Silver and Bronze awards, noting that the prestigious Stevie® Awards are the only business awards program dedicated to honoring business innovation in the region for companies and individuals from 17 countries. Read more: Watch: Inkript puts Lebanon’s at the forefront of Technology and Innovation in the region through a Gold Award - MTV Lebanon
Inkript has been selected as a technical partner and subcontractor for Otojuste, the company that was awarded prime contractor for the Secure Vehicle Sticker (RFID) Management System project by the “Direction Générale des Recettes de Kinshasa” (DGRK) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Otojuste partnered with Inkript for the development and deployment of the secure e-sticker issuance solution, along with the design of the tamper-evident RFID sticker and its specifications from security features to graphical and electrical profiles. Read more
The Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA) at the American University of Beirut (AUB) and Resource Group, announced the establishment of the Resource Group Entrepreneurship Awards, two new start-up awards in cybersecurity and information privacy (CSIP). The partnership between AUB and Resource Group comes at a time when Lebanon is facing extraordinary challenges, caused by a severe social and economic crisis, and the repercussions of the August 4 explosion, which are prompting an unprecedented number of young people to leave the country. Read more
Global Banking & Finance Review has awarded Hisham Itani, the chairman and CEO of Resource Group, ‘Technology CEO of the Year Middle East 2020’ in recognition of his vision, strategy and leadership that have contributed greatly to Resource Group’s success in winning the Most Innovative Holding Group Middle East 2020 in this Global Banking & Finance Awards®. Read more
In his interview with Global Banking and Finance Review following their 2020 awards, our Chairman and CEO, Hisham Itani, discusses how Resource Group’s endeavors will have a direct impact on the economy and will contribute to the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and digitization. Read more
Biometric fintech company Zwipe and Inkript, a digital security provider in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region and a subsidiary of Resource Group, announce that they have launched a joint project to deliver the next generation contactless payments experience, Zwipe Pay ONE, to banks across the Middle East. Read more
Inkript, through its mother company Resource Group, is supporting “Beirut Recovery”, an initiative launched by the group’s employees in collaboration with Lebanon Outdoor Activities. This initiative aims to provide food portions and other essentials, along to medications and reparations, to individuals and families who were affected by the Beirut Port explosion, and those who are suffering from the economic crisis. For this reason, we are receiving at our headquarters in-kind donations until the end of October 2020, and online through Just Help platform. Learn More
Our chairman and CEO, Hisham Itani, writes in Forbes Middle East about the role of digital technologies in Lebanon and the Middle East region. He particularly shares his views on Lebanon’s potential to drive digital transformation and provide sustainable public services, notably through e-government. Read more
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
MTV Lebanon featured Resource Group and our chairman and CEO, Hisham Itani, following his win at the CEO Today Middle East Awards 2020. Itani was recognized for his leadership and company’s achievements in the Technology sector in the Middle East. Watch Report
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Our Chairman and CEO, Hisham Itani, talks to The Business Year about Lebanon’s digital transformation and the importance of secure connections. Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Inkript teams up with IDAL for vital security printing plant expansion Watch video
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
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
