Milipol Qatar 2024 kicks off

Under the patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, HE the Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani Tuesday opened the 15th edition of the Milipol Qatar at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre.

The three-day event features an array of innovations, solutions and trends in security and safety sectors. The inaugural ceremony was attended by dignitaries including Iraq's Minister of Interior Lt. Gen. Abdul Amir Kamel al-Shammari and Malaysia's Minister of Home Affairs Saifuddin Nasution bin Ismail, senior officials of the Ministry of Interior (MoI) and diplomats.

Milipol Qatar 2024 demonstrates the latest equipment and devices, innovative services and systems in internal security and civil defence. Speaking to Qatar News Agency on the sidelines of the event, Lt Gen al-Shammari hailed the event noting that the participation of international firms specialising in security underscores the interest of Qatar and the Ministry of Interior (MoI) in cutting-edge technologies for security development.

Malaysia's Minister of Home Affairs noted the event assumes importance as it brings together the most prominent international firms operating in the field of homeland security. The global event for homeland security and safety is witnessing the participation of 250 international and national companies specialising in internal security and safety along with six major international pavilions at an area of 23,000 sq m.

There is an additional outdoor space showcasing MoI’s fleet of vehicles and innovation in its services. The event has lined up seminars on cybersecurity, civil defence and airport and border security with 15 presentations. A key highlight is the special international conference on artificial intelligence (AI) for homeland security and safety technology, discussing AI innovations and ethics focusing on four main themes: AI and smart technologies, AI in security operations, ethics of AI and security challenges and opportunities in AI.

Milipol Qatar 2024 is expected to see a record attendance of over 350 official delegations, demonstrating the global importance of the event which provides opportunities for direct interaction with high-level delegations, military and security leaders, and representatives from government bodies, facilitating contracts and agreements with companies.

The event also witnesses the launching of new systems and solutions, providing manufacturers of internal security and safety equipment an opportunity to engage with decision-makers and security experts.