Milipol Qatar 2018 Opening Ceremony

Facts & Figures Milipol Qatar 2018

Published on by Ghislain VACHEROT - updated on

Milipol Qatar 2018, the Middle East’s international event dedicated to homeland security and civil defence, has concluded a record-breaking 12th edition with 222 international exhibitors, 8,487 professional visitors and the visit of the Amir of Qatar, H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

Milipol Qatar 2018 in figures

  • 222 exhibitors from 24 countries (including 7 new countries) – Exhibitor global satisfaction level: 72%.
  • 8,487 visitors from 84 countries (+39% compared to 2016) – Visitor global satisfaction level: 92%.
  • 314 Official Delegates from 48 countries (+28% compared to 2016).
  • 352 journalists were there to cover the event.
  • 5 international pavilions: France, Germany, USA / Canada, United Kingdom and Italy.
  • 15 seminars featuring 19 international speakers and attracting more than 560 attendees
  • The Ministry of Interior of Qatar alone generated contracts for an amount of QR 572,5 million.

Event’s highlights

  • Official visit of the Amir of Qatar, H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani
  • Opening Ceremony and official visit of the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior H.E. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Nasser Bin Khalifa Al-Thani along with several international Ministers.
  • Seminar programme with key topics:
    • Cyber Security & Cyberthreats
    • Civil Defence
    • Large Events Security Management
  • Exhibitor live demonstrations
  • Incorporation of the Civil Defence Exhibition and Conference (CDEC) within the event

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