Milipol Qatar brings together 14,500 professionals involved in the security and safety industry, from both public and private sector. The event aims at encouraging discussion between solution providers, end-users, government decision-makers and experts across the Gulf and beyond.
The 16th edition of Milipol Qatar will take place from 20 to 22 October 2026 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC).

Visitors’ profile

In 2024, Milipol Qatar welcomed 14,500 homeland security professionals from 63 countries:

  • 50% of visitors play an active role in purchasing
  • 92% of attendees expressed their intention to return in 2026
  • 52% of visitors attended with specific investment or purchasing projects, of which 85% found solutions to finalize their projects at the exhibition

Visitors represent all fields of the global security sector, including:

  • Law enforcement
  • Cybersecurity and information technologies
  • Private security
  • Civil defence and CBRN
  • Border control and critical infrastructure protection
Several police SUV surrounded by visitors at Milipol Qatar 2024 exhibition

Motivations to Attend

Visitors come to Milipol Qatar to:

  • Discover innovations (89% satisfaction rate)
  • Be inspired by new ideas (88%)
  • Stay updated on market news (88%)
  • Meet potential partners and suppliers (82%)

Top Sectors of Interest

According to the 2024 visitor survey, the five most popular sectors among attendees were:

  • Information Technologies - Cybersecurity
  • Authentification - Access Control - Surveillance
  • Drones & Robotics
  • Transmission - Communication - Positioning
  • Consultancy - Training - Services - Safety Standards

 
These insights demonstrate the event’s strong appeal across both technology and operational security domains.

Exhibit at Milipol Qatar
Group of uniformed officers inspecting a drone display at Milipol Qatar 2024 exhibition.

Official Delegates & International Representatives

Milipol Qatar is also a platform for high-level official participation.

The Qatar Ministry of Interior invites senior officials from GCC countries as well as from Asia and Africa. Guests typically include Ministers of Interior and Ministers of Defence and other key decision makers involved in public and industrial security.

In 2024, the Minister of the Interior of Qatar inaugurated the event, accompanied by several international Ministers of the Interior.

All departments of the Qatar Ministry of Interior are represented on the MOI & Lekhwiya stands, including:

  • Police Force
  • Civil Defence
  • Qatar Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya)
  • Coast Guard and Border Control Department
  • Customs and Ports General Authority
  • Qatar Armed Forces

 

 

This high-level participation underscores Milipol Qatar’s role as a strategic hub for networking, knowledge exchange, and business opportunities in the Middle East security sector.
Visitors and exhibitors meeting in Milipol Qatar's aisles and stands

Reasons to exhibit | Milipol Qatar

Milipol Qatar is one of the leading homeland security and safety events in the Middle East.
Exhibiting at Milipol Qatar provides companies with a strategic platform to showcase their expertise, strengthen their visibility and engage directly with key stakeholders, including official delegations, government authorities and decision-makers involved in the security and safety sectors, across the Gulf region and beyond.
The 16th edition of Milipol Qatar will be held from 20 to 22 October 2026 in Doha.