The International Event for Homeland Security and Civil Defence (Milipol Qatar), organised by the Ministry of the Interior in co-operation with the Paris-based Comexposium company, consolidated its position on the map of specialised international exhibitions, which enhances the efforts of Qatar and regional countries in enhancing security, exchanging expertise and experiences, and getting informed on the latest developments in the world of technologies and security systems.
The biennial exhibition is the first prominent international event specialised in this field since the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, as the organisers’ underlined that all health measures are taken to limit the spread of the virus.
The global reputation of the exhibition, and Qatar’s capabilities in organising and arranging, constituted a strong motivation for international companies to participate in it this year despite the pandemic conditions, as it succeeded in attracting 72 local companies and 71 international companies from all regions and continents of the world.
In a statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA), HE the Chairman of The General Authority of Customs (GAC) Ahmed bin Abdullah al-Jamal said that despite the current difficult circumstances due to the pandemic, Qatar has succeeded in attracting many international and local companies to participate in the exhibition. 
The exhibition has left its mark internationally in the field of organising security exhibitions, he said, adding that it also has its impact at the local level in enhancing expertise and experiences, and getting acquainted with the latest security systems and part of them serves the work in the GAC in protecting the country’s border crossings.
HE the Adviser to the Minister of Interior Major General Dr Abdullah Yousef al-Mal said the organising committee of the Milipol Qatar 2021 succeeded in attracting many exhibitors from different countries of the world despite such exceptional circumstances.
He added the exhibition hosts many specialised companies in the field of security, and this is a great opportunity to benefit each other and sharing experiences and therefore, this is an opportunity to learn about the latest developments in the security field.
Brigadier General Saud al-Shafi, director-general of supply and equipment at the Ministry of Interior, confirmed that this year’s exhibition was a surprise in terms of attendance and participation, despite many countries took strict measures due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
There is no doubt that the exhibition and the modern equipment it displays will contribute to providing businessmen and investors with ideas about the future of the internal security and civil defence sectors as well as allowing them to identify new international partners to supply and develop technologies and systems that enhance the readiness of these sectors in the future because the exhibition is a destination for security agencies and private companies to know the latest products in the world in security innovations, he explained.
Milipol Qatar offers the latest security products and systems, which accommodate a wide range of equipment, systems, products, and consultations for the internal security and civil defence sector, which respond to the needs and requirements of the current stage, especially the security systems that serve the 2022 World Cup.
For his part, Assistant Director of Public Security Major General Abdullah Mohamed al-Suwaidi, pointed out that the security personnel are in constant need of identifying the latest products of the specialised security and safety companies as well as the latest equipment and innovations that help them in the performance of their duties with the required efficiency and this exhibition is a great chance for the concerned parties from the military and security fields to discuss with the exhibitors, especially, the country is about to organise a major sporting event like 2022 World Cup and the Ministry of Interior and the Committee for Security and Safety Operations of the World Cup are keen to provide everything the teams need in order to make this tournament a successful event.
Al-Suwaidi expressed his appreciation to the efforts of Milipol organising committee in light of the coronavirus pandemic and their commitment to following health protocols to contain the virus, with health authorities, adding that it was another achievement that should be added to the Ministry of Interior who faced the challenge and organised the event in these conditions.
For his part, Head of the National Command Center (NCC) Major General Khalifa Abdullah al-Nuaimi said that Milipol Qatar is considered one of the most important exhibitions in the field of services and innovations in security and civil defence, adding that this serves Qatar’s strategy on that front.
He said that they have seen many advanced security devices this year and will look into the possibility in using them in security operations.
He noted that the field of internal security and public safety are seeing continuous growth, which prompts the NCC to look at the latest innovations in the field security monitoring.
Director of the Telecom Department at the Ministry of Interior Major General Ali Salim al-Henzab said there was no doubt that government entities benefit from the new security technologies available at Milipol Qatar.
He added that Qatar is highly advanced in the field of integrating technology in security work, which helped improve the country’s status in international indicators related to security and peace.
The civil defence sector is seeing notable interest at Milipol Qatar 2021 in order to protect their residents in situations of emergency, disasters, dangers and daily challenges, as it sheds light on a set of the latest civil defence, monitoring and prevention solutions designed to protect the population.
Director General of Civil Defence Hamad Othman al-Duhaimi stressed that Milipol Qatar was an important exhibition because it contained the latest devices and equipment in the field of civil defence in addition to internal security.
He added the department is keen on following the latest in the world of civil defence and the equipment in the exhibition, which are then procured based on the needs of the department.
He added the exhibition develops considerably with each edition, which helps the civil defence benefit from the amazing technologies that are on display each year.