More than 230 companies from 35 countries are participating in the 11th edition of Milipol Qatar 2016 - the leading international exhibition dedicated to homeland security in the Middle East - starting today at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center.
A new addition this year is a dedicated zone for Civil Defence. The introduction will see 17 global and regional exhibitors showcasing products and developments within the sector. This year, 44 new products have been registered, an increase of 50 per cent on 2014.
Under the patronage of Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani will inaugurate the three-day event.
The Qatar contingent represents a large section of the exhibition floor with 47 companies expected to exhibit, and a further 27 from France, 23 of which will be located within the French pavilion. Other international pavilions will representing China, Germany, North America and the UK. The overall net floor area of built booths is 7700squire metres.
Ministers of interior from several countries will attend the opening, said Brig Nasser Bin Fahad Al Thani, President of Milipol Qatar 2016 Committee yesterday at a press conference. Qatar marks 20 years since the exhibition first began in 1996 and this year it hosts more than 230 exhibitors from 35 countries, eight of which are new – Algeria, Belize, Cyprus, Jordan, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Pakistan and Uganda”, said Al Thani. Another feature for Milipol Qatar 2016 will be the launch of its first seminar agenda, featuring a number of leading industry experts providing key note addresses and panel discussions on topics and recent developments within the sector. The seminars are focusing on areas such as Crisis Management & Resilience, Safe/Smart Cities & Large Events Security Management, and Critical Infrastructure Protection – Cyber Threat Intelligence.
“We have already received significant feedback on the seminar introduction, with almost two-thirds of registered visitors stating that they are interested in attending them during the exhibition,” said Muriel Kafantaris, Exhibition Director.
A key part of Milipol Qatar’s success is the quality of products and services showcased during the exhibition. Exhibitors continue to take advantage of the show’s reputation to present their latest innovations and products related to homeland security. Major exhibitors, such as IREMOS Communication, Leader Healthcare, Cobalt Light Systems LTD, High Systemes Infrarouges, Hytera Communications Corporation LTD, Magnet Forensics, Optix, Verisis A.S., and Sterela, have already indicated a number of recently launched products that they will be showcasing. .
