SourceSecurity.com RSS - Comtec Systems news SourceSecurity.com RSS - Comtec Systems news from SourceSecurity.com http://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/co/comtec-systems.html Copyright (C) SourceSecurity.com 2012 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT Videotec's CCTV technology used to protect the prestigious Seif Palace in Kuwait Cityhttp://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-3857-ga-co-1770-ga.2295.htmlhttp://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-3857-ga-co-1770-ga.2295.htmlApplications NewsThu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT<p>The Seif Palace is a focal point of Kuwait City and it is seen as an integral part of Kuwait's history and progress.&nbsp; It is the official palace of the State of Kuwait, with the reigning monarch's headquarters, the Crown Prince, the Prime Minister and government offices. </p><p>The old building was built in 1896 and extended during the years and it is an exquisite example of Islamic architecture, with original Islamic mosaic tileworks.&nbsp; The old Palace was severely damaged during the Gulf War.&nbsp; The overall area of the palace is 450.000sqm including a dock for the yachts, a landing field for the helicopters and an artificial lake. </p><p>The security installation...