4th Airport, Port and Terminal Security show comes to the Middle East

Over 100 exhibitors, 250 conference delegates and 2000 attendees are expected to attend this inaugural event in the Middle East.

Dubai is the most significant crossroads in the region for passenger and cargo traffic by air and sea. With forecasts putting passenger throughput for Dubai at around 60 million a year by 2010, alongside record growth in container throughput, this will have a significant knock-on effect for future security requirements.

Security is a fundamental part of future growth and expansion and APTS Dubai will provide the forum at which International security experts, Government, Airport and Port Operators, Airlines and Shipping companies, and providers of security products and services will meet to discuss the threats and ways to mitigate risk. The high-level conference programme will analyse transport security and safety with a focus on policy, innovation, and best practice in countering the threats worldwide.

Alongside the conference, companies at the forefront of security technology will be showcasing the latest product and service solutions, including screening and detection equipment, CCTV and other surveillance systems, new and emerging technologies, personnel identification and verification, access control devices, and baggage handling.

Maurice Flanagan, Vice Chairman & Group President, at Emirates comments 'The APTS Dubai event will provide a much-needed forum bringing together leading professionals from the Middle East region concerned with ensuring the highest levels of aviation security. I am pleased to lend my support to this event'.

Anita Mehre, Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications for the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority remarks 'The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority is delighted to have the opportunity to host this important international conference and exhibition in Dubai. It will provide a timely focus on the security issues facing the Gulf's airports and ports. Dubai is the major travel hub for the region with passenger throughput of 18 million passengers in 2003. The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority will be pleased to share its latest thinking at APTS and to showcase the latest security developments at Dubai International Airport'.

'This conference and exhibition will provide a very valuable forum for exchange of discussion and best practice and to showcase products and services to continually enhance maritime Security in the region', comments the Dubai Ports Authority.

David Wood, Director, International Business Events remarks 'APTS London has proven itself to be the most effective event of its kind. It provides an ideal platform to showcase the latest developments in products, the latest thinking in policy, and the most effective practices which are being adopted worldwide. It is very fitting that the 4th edition of APTS should be held in Dubai, with its dominant position in the Middle East's travel and transportation market. We are delighted to be able to showcase the latest security developments in conjunction with Emirates, the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and the Dubai Ports Authority'.