National Security Summit tackles increasing threats to the region

Attending and speaking at the summit, Abdul Haq Amiri, Head of UN OCHA Regional Office for the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia says 'This is a timely event given the increasing threats in the region from natural disasters to conflicts, not to mention, climate change, oil spills and other environmental and technological threats.

'An event such as this - which brings together many experienced professionals who are all concerned with the safety and security of civilians - will certainly strengthen the capacity of regional institutions to respond more effectively during emergencies, be they natural or man-made. It will enable participants to exchange experiences on best practices for reducing risks and also propose measures to mitigate threats.'

Speaker Dan Healy, CEO of Real Opinions, adds, 'The National Security Summit will facilitate a better understanding of the sociological, economic and political climate of the region which will enable leaders to make informed decisions based upon their potential impact.'

'The summit will include exclusive case studies on national and international best practices and solutions by experts in the international security sector. These will address issues such as critical infrastructure protection, civil protection, emergency response,
border security, organized crime and strategies to increase interoperability 'says Lara Sheik Khalil, Conference Director at IQPC Middle East.

Highlighted speakers include Dr. Piers Miller, Office for Disarmament Affairs, United Nations, Colonel Azhar Al-Kindi, Director Executive for Civil Defence, Oman Police Headquarter and Mohammed Rashid Muhairi, Director, Tourist Security Department, Dubai Police, amongst others.

Besides the two-day summit taking place from 27 to 28 October at the Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai, the event will include an interactive focus day on Revolutionizing National Security Systems on October 26.

'We look forward to contributing to this event and to sharing our humanitarian experiences - as part of the UN - in disaster management, coordination of preparedness and response,' adds Abdul Haq Amiri.