Doha                                                                                                                                                                                                  11 June 2018

The 12th edition of Milipol Qatar 2018, is expected to witness a wide global participation of companies operating in the internal security sector, which will be the largest since its launch in 1996.

Milipol Qatar 2018 Committee revealed in a statement that the exhibition, which is set to take place from 29-31 October, will see the participation of a wide range of leading local and international companies working in the field of internal security and civil defense, noting that Milipol Qatar 2018 and Civil Defense Exhibition and Conference have been merged into a single exhibition.

Milipol Qatar is one of the most important international exhibitions in the Middle East and North Africa, with Milipol Paris and Melipol (Asia and the Pacific) are a leading international network of exhibitions dedicated to providing security services, technologies, and innovations.

Milipol Qatar exhibition sheds light on the latest and extensive range of defense, security, detection, and prevention solutions to protect populations. This years edition will, for the first time, include live demonstrations, where exhibitors, visitors, and buyers can witness new products and innovations in action.

Milipol Qatar 2018 will define the future of internal security and public safety with the world's leading homeland defense specialists and industry experts set to gather in one location for this unique event.

The exhibition will feature local and international exhibitors and several country pavilions including Italy, France, Germany, UK and North America.

Milipol Qatar 2018 presents a unique opportunity for international homeland security solutions providers to demonstrate their latest innovations to protect internal and international borders.

Homeland security and public safety is an ever-growing industry with worldwide spending set to reach USD 96 billion by the end of this year according to Gartner, the worlds leading research and advisory company.

Milipol Qatar 2018, the leading event dedicated to Homeland Security in the Middle East, will bring together key global civil defense players, for a range of focused conference sessions and agenda-setting panel discussions on the latest and emerging civil defense trends and best practices.

President of Milipol Qatar Committee Brig. Nasser bin Fahad Al-Thani said: "The 12th edition of Milipol Qatar will be the most engaging event in the exhibitions history and it presents a myriad of opportunities for our security partners from around the world to demonstrate their products and services designed to enhance internal security and safety while networking with global industry experts and emerging players,"

"Milipol Qatar 2018 will further emphasize Qatars position as a crucial destination for top-level exhibitions and conferences in the future and we very much looking forward to an intriguing agenda-shaping exhibition in October."

This year's exhibition is expected to witness discussion seminars and important discussions on internal security issues at various levels, in the presence of a group of thought leaders and experts from different countries around the world.