CIVIL defence exhibitors have pride of place at Milipol Qatar which will be held in Doha later this year.

Milipol will offer dedicated exhibition areas and key conference sessions for the civil defence sector at the event taking place from October 31 to November 2.

The leading bi-annual show dedicated to homeland security in the Ministry marks its 11th edition and 20 years since it was first held in Doha. 

It will take place under the patronage of HH Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, and will be organised by Qatar’s Ministry of Interior in partnership with France-based Comexposium Security.

Muriel Kafantaris, exhibition director, Milipol events, said: “The Middle East has witnessed a number of incidents over the past 12 months that have influenced policy, regulation and procedure, and with high-profile events due to be held in the region in the coming years, and considerable construction projects planned, it is key that those involved are prepared with the right knowledge and resources; that’s why we decided to focus on the civil defence area in 2016.”

A number of international companies have already confirmed their participation as part of the dedicated civil defence zone this year, which will be located in a prime position alongside the Qatari Ministry of Interior’s stand.

Exhibitors such as Bertin Technologies from France, China’s Telo Systems Limited, and Industrial Scientific US from the US will be represented together with regional entities such as Al Majdal Trading, Betafence Middle East, and Leader Healthcare.

Additionally, Qatar’s MoI has announced that it will be allocating a portion of its own stand to civil defence, with leading officials available to discuss the latest trends and developments to visitors.

As part of the conference agenda, a number of speaches and discussions will  focus on important issues relevant to civil defence and homeland security.

There is still limited exhibition space available for those who wish to take part in Milipol Qatar 2016,
which in 2014 attracted 6,583 visitors from 63 countries and 146 official delegates, it was stated.