Global Security and Defense Leaders EADS and Thales Confirm Participation in ISNR

Abu Dhabi, December 06, 2009 - Organizers of International Security National Resilience Exhibition and Conference Abu Dhabi (ISNR Abu Dhabi) have confirmed the participation of global security key leaders EADS and Thales. 

EADS and Thales are global technology leaders in the aerospace, space, defence, security and transportation markets, employing more than 180,000 people between them.

The news comes following a recent trip to Milipol Paris by senior officials of the UAE Ministry of Interior and executives from Reed Exhibitions, to promote International Security National Resilience Exhibition and Conference Abu Dhabi (ISNR Abu Dhabi), which will take place 1 to 3  March 2010.  

Attended by the French Minister of Interior, Milipol Paris is one of the leading worldwide exhibitions covering the aspects of state security.

Representatives of the UAE Ministry of Interior and Madyan Ayouch, ISNR Show Manager, Reed Exhibitions Middle East, have been striving to promote ISNR Abu Dhabi at an international level.

The visit has already resulted in a 20% increase in the number of exhibitors confirmed compared with the same time interval in 2008 edition. 

ISNR is the only exhibition and conference dedicated to homeland security in the Middle East.  The event showcases the latest solutions for both public and private sector entities to detect, prevent, protect, respond to and recover from security and defense issues. In 2008, the event attracted more than 7,500 visitors coming from more than 50 countries, with the number of exhibitors reaching almost 150.

Ara Fernezian, Group Exhibition Director, Reed Exhibitions Middle East, emphasized the importance of ISNR to the Middle East, saying, "Security is a critical issue across the world today.  A show like ISNR enables police, civil and national security professionals from countries across the region to gain exposure to the latest technologies that are coming to market to improve safety and protection efforts.  We are confident that by attending shows such as Milipol Paris, combined with the ongoing support of the Ministry of Interior, we can take ISNR Abu Dhabi to new heights of success."

About the show

Under the patronage of H.H General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, International Security and National Resilience 2010 (ISNR) will commence on the 1st of March 2010 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

ISNR Abu Dhabi addresses the current and future dangers caused by the growing concern of terrorist access to a wide range of materials and technological expertise in the manufacture of NBCWs (Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Weapons) and the increasing threats of natural and manmade disasters worldwide.

This event provides the best solutions for public and private sectors and civilian entities alike to detect, prevent, protect, respond to and recover from any danger, be it small in proportions or catastrophic.

ISNR Abu Dhabi aims at providing the necessary environment for the decision makers in the Security Market to network and further discuss how to work together towards a safer world.