Doha: Qatar Prime Minister and Interior Minister Shaikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani opened the 11th edition of the International Exhibition of Homeland Security (Milipol Qatar 2016).
The event is being held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, under the patronage of the Amir of Qatar Shaikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani,
The opening ceremony was attended by ministers, high-ranking officials, guests, ambassadors accredited to the state and representatives of the exhibiting companies.
The Prime Minister and Interior Minister toured the various pavilions and sections of the exhibition, where he was briefed about the latest equipment and devices, and innovative services in the field of homeland security and civil defense.
He listened to an explanation about their functions and sophisticated technologies, and the integration of security systems to strengthening internal security, prevention and protection of crimes before they occur.
The exhibitors are presenting their latest products in the field of homeland security to meet the needs and requirements of security, hoping to achieve more success in the coming sessions.
More than 230 companies from 35 countries around the world are taking part in the three-day exhibition established on 7,700 square meters.
It also includes five international pavilions from France, Germany and the United States, China, Britain, along with new participating countries, namely Algeria, Uganda, Lithuania, Cyprus, Luxembourg, Pakistan, Belize, Jordan as well as active and large presence of local companies.
Milipol Qatar is the leading international exhibition dedicated to homeland security in the Middle East. It takes place every two years in Doha. Milipol Qatar provides access to security markets in the entire region and enables key international industry players to meet in a fast-developing environment with medium- to long-term economic and strategic projects.
The event is known for showcasing the latest innovative products and services and for covering all fields of public and industrial security.