11/10/2018
[PRESS CONFERENCE] As the three days of the 12th edition of the leading international event for homeland security and civil defence in the Middle East came to a close we would like to announce the huge success of Milipol Qatar 2018:
● The event was held under the patronage of HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani who honored Milipol Qatar with his visit today.
● The opening ceremony was attended by HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Interior Minister of Qatar, 10 Ministers of Interior, high-ranking officials, ambassadors and representatives of the exhibiting companies.
● 48 countries were officially represented by 314 official delegates, +28% compared to the last edition in number of delegates and +37% in number of countries.
● A record of 8,487 visitors attended Milipol Qatar, an increase of +39% compared to 2016
● 222 exhibitors were present representing 24 countries, including 7 new countries (Greece, India, Latvia, Morocco, Russia, Slovenia and Switzerland) and 5 international Pavilions (UK, Germany, France, Italy and North America).
● +30% in surface versus the previous edition.
● A total of 352 media representatives were here to cover the event
● The total value of deals that were declared during the 3 days of the exhibition reached 572,5 Million Qatari Riyals.
The 13th edition of Milipol Qatar will be held in 2020 from 26 to 28 October.
We would like to thank all our sponsors, exhibitors, visitors, media for being part of Milipol Qatar 2018 and for their continuous support.
We look forward to seeing you again in 2020 Edition.