The Amir of Qatar Shaikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani visited the worldwide exhibition of internal state security, Milipol Qatar 2016, which is held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center.

The Qatari leader viewed the latest security technologies that major global companies had on display at the exhibition.

He also listened to presentations on the latest innovations in the field of securing industrial sites, transport, telecommunications, civil defence and combating crime.

He was accompanied by Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Shaikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani.

More than 230 companies from 35 countries around the world took part in the exhibition established on 7,700 square metres. The show floor included five international pavilions from France, Germany, USA, China, and the UK, along with new participating countries like Algeria, Uganda, Lithuania, Cyprus, Luxembourg, Pakistan, Belize, and Jordan. This is in addition to an active and large presence of local companies.

Milipol Qatar is the leading international exhibition dedicated to homeland security in the Middle East. It takes place every two years in Doha. The event provides access to security markets in the entire region and enables key international industry players to meet in a fast-developing environment with medium- to long-term economic and strategic projects.