Milipol Qatar brings together international experts to address current and future challenges shaping the homeland security and safety sector in the Middle East and beyond.
In 2026, the seminar programme will focus on smart borders, cybersecurity and civil defence.

Tuesday 20 October

Smart Borders & Integrated Homeland Security

  • 13:30 - 13:50 The Future of Biometric Intelligence in Frontline Public Safety
    • Ashraf ARAFEH, AI for Smart Glasses

 

  • 14:00 - 14:20 Accelerating Multi-Agency Response in Large-Scale Crisis and Disaster Scenarios
    • Thibaut FAIVRE, Airbus Public Safety and Security

 

  • 14:35 - 14:55 Securing Autonomous Nations: Redefining Homeland Security in the Age of Hybrid Conflicts 
    • Vishesh KALIA, Public Safety Technology - PwC Middle East

 

  • 16:00 - 17:00 GDOIS / Toxic Gasses & H2S Gas

 

  • 17:05 - 17:25 From Wallet to Corporate Network: Closing the Gap on Crypto Bad Actors
    • Sharang GUPTA, PwC Middle East

 

  • 17:30 - 17:50 Protecting the Arabian Gulf from Nuclear and Radiological Threats: The Strategic Role of Military, Police, and CBRN Response Forces
    • Abdul-Wali AJLOUNI, Executive Manager, Mawared Center for Consulting and Training

 

  • 17:55 - 18:15 From Surveillance to Intelligence: AI- Enabled Integrated Security for Smart Borders and Critical Infrastructures
    • Syed KHADARUDDIN AHMED, Red Sea Global - Security Delivery

 

  • 18:20 - 18:40 Sovereign AI Security Mesh: A Blockchain-Trusted Digital Twin for Predictive Protection of Critical Infrastructure with a Predictive National Resilience Engine
    • Dr Radhakrishnan MAHALINGAM, Ph. D. Post Doctoral Researcher, PAIU France / USA

 

 

Wednesday 21 October

Civil Defence, National Emergency Preparedness & Crisis Management

  • 10:30 - 10:50 Key Updates and Changes to the Civil Defence Technical Requirements Guide – Third Edition
    • 1st Lt Eng. Hissa Ahmed ALJASSIM, Civil Defence

 

  • 10:55 - 11:15 Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure: Technologies, Services and Safety Practices
    • Eng. Hussa Fahad AL KUWARI, Kahramaa

 

  • 11:20 - 11:40 Protecting and Saving Lives and Property: Crisis Management
    • Maj. Mohammed Ali AL-SUWAIDI, Civil Defence

 

  • 13:00 - 14:00 GDOIS / Toxic Gasses & H2S Gas

 

  • 14:10 - 14:30 From Standards to Practice: Putting Knowledge of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards at Your Fingertips
    • Zahi ZAHER, NFPA

 

  • 14:35 - 14:55 Agentic AI Advancing All-Hazards Emergency Management
    • Hong-Eng KOH, Huawei

 

  • 15:40 - 16:00 Safe Storage of Chemicals National Preparedness and Whole-of-Government Resilience
    • Cap Eng. Mohammed Talal AL MARI, Civil Defence

 

Critical Infrastructure Protection: Enhancing Resilience Against Emerging Threats

 

  • 16:10 - 16:30 From Standards to Practice: Putting Knowledge of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards at Your Fingertips
    • Zahi ZAHER, NFPA

 

  • 16:35 - 16:55 Resilient Infrastructure in the Face of Hybrid and Emerging Threats
    • Corey DENG, Huawei

 

  • 17:00 - 17:20 Upgrading Fire Protection Systems in Existing Buildings
    • Ahmed Abudlsatar NASR, Ashghal

 

 

Thursday 22 October

Cybersecurity & Digital Transformation in National Security

  • 10:30 - 11:00 The Role of Information Security Departments in Achieving Business Objectives
    • Maryam AL-FAIHANI, QCB
    • Sara AL-MAWLAWI, Ooredoo
    • Khalid AL-NASR, NCSA
    • Moderator Milipol

 

  • 11:05 - 11:35 Protecting National Digital Assets and Critical Information Infrastructure
    • Abdulla AL-KUWARI, NCSA
    • Maha Khalifa AL-THANI, NCSA
    • Abdulrahman HASSAN, Qatar Central Bank
    • Abdullah AL-EMADI, Qatar Foundation
    • Saoud AL-EMADI, Moderator

 

  • 13:00 - 14:00 Toxic Gasses & H2S Gas

 

  • 14:05 - 14:50 What Holds: Cyber Readiness and National Security
    • Abdulrahman Mohammed AL-SHAFI, NCSA
    • Monir KAMAL, NCSA
    • Mohammed AL-MANNAI, NCSA
    • Thamer MASHHADI, Head of information security section
    • Nora Yousif AL-ABDULLA, Moderator

 

  • 15:00 - 15:20 Securing Government Digital Transformation
    • Faisal AMEER, Huawei

 

Regional Security Amid Regional and Global Developments: Strengthening Cooperation and Response to Shared Challenges

  • 15:30 - 16:00 Strategic Leadership in National Cyber Crisis Management
    • Abdullah Ahmed AL-KHAYAT, NCSA
    • Shaikha AL NEAMA, NCSA

 

  • 16:05 - 16:35 Cyber Resilience by Design:Engineering Business Continuity for Critical Digital Services in the AI Era
    • Mohammed Sohail DALLOUL, NCSA
    • Maryam Abdulla AL-BUAINAIN, NCSA

 

  • 16:45 - 17:05 From Wallet to Corporate Network: Closing the Gap on Crypto Bad Actors
    • Zakaria ALLAOUI, Chainalysis
    • Rob WILLIAMS, Sayari

 

  • 17:15 - 17:35 Artificial Intelligence Governance and Securing Emerging Technologies in the Security Sector
    • Shahid AJAZ, Cisco

 

  • 17:40 - 18:00 Artificial Intelligence – Balancing innovation and Security
    • Ashraf ALJESRAWI, Cisco

 

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Milipol Qatar is the global event dedicated to homeland security and safety in the Middle East.
Whether you aim to expand your network, create new business opportunities, discover the latest technologies or strengthen your expertise, Milipol Qatar provides a comprehensive overview of the security ecosystem in the Middle East.
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Online Registration & Access Conditions | Milipol Qatar

The 16th edition of the Milipol Qatar, the global event for homeland security and safety in the Middle East, will take place from 20 to 22 October 2026 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) in Doha. Online registration is now open.
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