Milipol Qatar 2024 successfully concludes
Milipol Qatar 2024, the 15th edition of the Global Event for Homeland Security and Safety, successfully concluded on October 31, 2024, after a three-day run at the Doha Exhibition & Convention Centre (DECC), under the theme of ‘The technology at the service of security.’
Held under the high patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, the exhibition and conference achieved record visitor turnout of over 14,500 and a total of QAR 842 million in declared sales.
The show was inaugurated by the Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Forces, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. He was accompanied by a number of ministers and senior officials from the country, as well as guests including ambassadors, police chiefs, experts, and specialists from around the world.
Major General Nasser bin Fahad Al Thani, Chairman of the Milipol Qatar Committee, stated during the closing ceremony that the delegations’ programme had a key influence in attracting 255 exhibitors from 26 nations across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and North America, of which 70 companies were from Qatar.
International participation accounted for 70 per cent of the exhibitor profile, with six international pavilions from France, North America, Germany, Italy, the Czech Republic, and China. This edition also marked another significant milestone, with seven new countries participating as compared to the last edition. This included Greece, Jordan, Latvia, Lithuania, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, and Sweden.
The event covered a wide spectrum of homeland security, featuring cutting-edge technologies in cybersecurity, firefighting, anti-drone solutions, and more. Around 20 per cent of the exhibitors were involved in authentication, access control, surveillance, transmission, communication, and positioning, while 18 per cent specialised in information technology and cyber security, and 15 per cent focused on fire and protection, major risk prevention, crisis management, and civil emergencies response.
“Milipol Qatar is also a huge opportunity for high-level exchanges between states when it relates to homeland security issues,” explained Prefet Yann Jounot, CEO of Civipol and President of the Milipol International Network. He added that this year’s edition impressed everyone with the quality of conferences and the focus on AI – which is not only a key element in the security response from governments but also for all companies that need to protect themselves in order to grow.
As AI transforms internal safety and security technologies, this year’s event featured an international AI conference titled ‘AI Serving Homeland Security and Safety’, held concurrently with Milipol Qatar Exhibition, under the patronage of HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya).
The event also featured a three-day seminar program with 15 presentations, bringing together international experts who focused on key topics such as fire and rescue, cybersecurity and cyber threats, artificial intelligence, and border controls.
“Milipol Qatar 2024 has demonstrated Qatar’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its national security capabilities while also playing a pivotal role on the global stage. The event provided a platform for showcasing the latest technological innovations that will directly contribute to our nation’s security and resilience. By bringing together global experts and industry leaders, we are not only addressing current challenges but also ensuring that Qatar remains at the forefront of both regional and international security solutions. Our focus on innovation and collaboration continues to align with Qatar’s National Vision 2030, ensuring a safer and more secure future for all,” noted Major General Nasser bin Fahad Al-Thani, President of the Milipol Qatar Committee.
“With Major General Nasser bin Fahad al-Thani and the support of Comexposium, in charge of the organisation and marketing of the event, we will continue to ensure continuous growth for Milipol’s 2026 edition and beyond,” concluded Jounot.
Milipol Qatar 2024 was organised by the Ministry of Interior in partnership with Paris-based international event organiser Comexposium, acting on behalf of the GIE Milipol and Civipol, the technical implementer of the French Ministry of the Interior. The event supports Qatar’s National Vision 2030 and broader regional security needs.
The next Milipol Qatar is scheduled for October 20 to 22, 2026, and promises to be bigger, better, and more innovative.