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International Security and National Resilience (ISNR) Exhibition & ConferenceInternational Security and National Resilience (ISNR) Exhibition & Conference 1-3 March, 2010, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center ISNR Abu Dhabi is the only specialized event that brings together the entire spectrum of homeland security issues under one roof in the ME. Held in Abu Dhabi the capital of UAE, one of the fastest growing HLS markets in the world. ISNR Abu Dhabi is organized in association with the Ministry of Interior in order to provide solutions for the public & private sectors.
ISNR Abu Dhabi is tailored to provide the public & private segments with solutions for the following issues: Intelligence & Threat Assessment Border & Transport Security Counter-Terrorism Critical Infrastructure Protection Crisis Management & Resilience Emergency Preparedness & Response Product offer: A research was conducted among random, but equal number of exhibitors and visitors, attending ISNR Abu Dhabi 2008. The results show that ISNR Abu Dhabi 2008 was mainly an exhibition to source information 91% agree, with a very high learning intention 78.4% agree, and an event where business was conducted successfully 55.7% agree. Direct Competitive environment change * In spite of the global economy crisis that could decrease governments' budget & revenues, history teach, that governments do not reduce their national security outlay * Recent researches conclude that on the backdrop of the global economic crisis, the HLS-HLD markets will remain recession-proof. * Governments & private sectors will allocate larger and larger HLS-HLD budgets, at a growth rate that will at least equal the GDP's growth over 2009-2018 period. * ME regional studies, focusing on the G.C.C countries, reflect that this region is still in the development phase of homeland security. This will continue for the coming decade -KSA second largest homeland security market, UAE the fifth. * HLS-HLD development trends: 2000-2007 Rush-in period 2008-2012 Selective HLS-HLD deployment period 2013-2018 Maturity stage * G.C.C / HLS- HLD development is still in its early stages, the need is arousing. ISNR Abu Dhabi supported by MOI reflects this need. * ISNR Abu Dhabi is the ideal platform covering all aspects related to HLS-HLD and has no direct competitor in the regional market (SWOT analysis) Note: This information is acquired based on researches conducted by HSRC
ISNR Abu Dhabi 2008 Edition
ISNR Abu Dhabi 2008 Overview 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 (ISNR Abu Dhabi 2008) was inaugurated by H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Interior UAE, with the presence of the ministries of interior of Lebanon, Bahrain, Iraq, Afghanistan, and other officials from 16 countries on the 2nd of March 2008 t the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center. The event was organized in association with the UAE Ministry of Interior and sponsored by Critical National Infrastructure Authority- CNIA. Closed Deals during ISNR Abu Dhabi 2008 A study commissioned by Reed Exhibitions has concluded that the Middle East’s security market will be worth over AED 7.7 billion pounds next year (2008) and will grow at a rate of over 50 percent to reach AED 11.8 billion in 2013. In 1998 security spending in the region was just over AED 2.9 billion. Business deals worth more than AED 3 billion were signed during the event AED 3 billion "DERA project" and the HARES project agreement. The “DERA Project” was signed by CNIA (Critical National Infrastructure Authority), ISNR Abu Dhabi’s principal sponsor, with AGT/AIS, a key participant at ISNR Abu Dhabi. Under the terms of the agreement, AGT/AIS will offer a fully integrated security solution for all of Abu Dhabi’s utilities and vital assets. AGT/AIS also announced a AED 271 million order from the UAE GHQ (General Headquarters) for the HARES project.
Projects in the Region
AS&E Receives $55.1 M Order from Abu Dhabi Customs (the deal was discussed during ISNR Abu Dhabi 2008)
Abu Dhabi Customs Will Utilize AS&E's Full Range of Cargo Inspection Products for Integrated Border Security Source: American Science and Engineering Inc. This article was printed from www.asd-network.com Eurocopter Committed to Meet Military Requirements in Middle East Region
With a wide range of helicopters, Eurocopter is supporting the region's air forces for missions including combat, transport, Search and Rescue (SAR), counter-terrorism, special missions and training. Currently more than 650 Eurocopter helicopters fly in the Arab world, with more than 80 percent of them for military use. Eurocopter is committed to keep on meeting the specific requirements of the governments and their Armed Forces in the Arab world. Eurocopter has the largest line-up of military helicopters in the world, ranging from 2-11-ton class and a solid customer base in the Middle East. Company Center : Eurocopter, an EADS N.V. company (Paris: EAD.PA) This article was printed from www.asd-network.com IDEX 2009 closes as biggest and most successful yet
With over 50,000 visitors, 897 exhibitors from 50 countries and 150 official delegations passing through the halls of Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), the ninth International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2009) came to a record-breaking close on Thursday, reiterating its status as the biggest and most important event of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa region. The total value of contracts signed by the UAE Armed Forces at IDEX this year reached Dhs18.4bn. Some of the latest products to hit the market - particularly those at the high end of innovation - have been given the perfect platform for publicity and commercial success at IDEX 2009. Source: AME Info http://www.ameinfo.com/186548.html Abu Dhabi Nova takeover approved
Nova Chemicals Corp., Canada's largest plastics producer, has said it both the Chinese Ministry of Commerce and the United States Committee on Foreign Investment have cleared the takeover by Abu Dhabi investment firm International Petroleum Investment Co. (IPIC). The deal is expected to close around the second quarter of 2009. Source: AME Info http://www.ameinfo.com/200312.html GE Energy inks $500m Bahrain deal
GE Energy has announced that it has signed contracts worth more than $500m to supply advanced power generation equipment and long-term services for the Al Dur Independent Water and Power Project, in Bahrain. The country's Electricity and Water Authority is planning additional capacity expansions over the next 20 years to support the country's reported power demand growth rate of 7%-10% a year Source: AME Info http://www.ameinfo.com/200145.html Chevron to expand oil project in Saudi
Chevron is testing the impact of steam flooding in oilfields across the neutral zone between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to help boost output of heavy oil, and could deploy the technique full-field in 2017, a top Chevron executive told Reuters. If successful, the technique could be rolled out worldwide and add billions of barrels to global reserves, said Guy Hollingsworth, Chevron's president for exploration and production in Europe, Eurasia and the Middle East. Steam raises the temperature below ground and loosens up crude that is otherwise difficult to pump. Source: AME Info http://www.ameinfo.com/199108.html Dhs500m in procurement contracts up for grabs at the 9th Airport Show
More than Dhs500m in airport building, equipment and services contracts for the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENASA) market will be on offer at next week's 9th Airport Show in Dubai, organisers Reed Exhibitions announced today. Source: AME Info http://www.ameinfo.com/195976.html Saudi to spend SR46bn on airport development
Abdullah Rehaimi, president of Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) has said that the kingdom will invest more than SR46bn ($12.3bn) to overhaul its airports until 2020 and is setting up a new company to manage its 27 hubs, Zawya Dow Jones has reported. GACA is working with the International Finance Corp, an arm of the World Bank, to develop three airport city projects at the kingdom's three international airports in Riyadh, Jeddah, on the Red Sea, and Dammam, on the Arabian Gulf. 'We're very behind in the development of our airports, but we're now transforming them into economic zones,' Rehaimi said. Source: AME Info http://www.ameinfo.com/195052.html Saudi aviation chiefs plan to develop 13 airports
Aviation chiefs in Saudi Arabia have announced plans to develop 13 domestic airports in an effort to meet the growing traffic demand. Source: Arabian Business http://www.arabianbusiness.com/558685-saudi-aviation-chiefs-plan-to-develop-13-airports Abu Dhabi firm signs UAE border security deal
Advanced Integrated Systems, an Abu Dhabi-based provider of security solutions, has announced it has signed a Dhs271m ($74m) deal with the UAE Armed Forces General Headquarters to provide total solutions related to the UAE border security, reported Gulf News. The company will be deploying technologies from different providers worldwide as per the requirements of the UAE Armed Forces GHQ. The contract covers the entire UAE border. Source: AME Info http://www.ameinfo.com/148721.html $5bn Saudi railway deal to be awarded in June
Saudi Arabia's railway organisation said it would name by June the winner of its estimated $5 billion project to build a 1,100 km railway across the Saudi desert. Four groups of Saudi and international firms are vying for the 30-year contract to build and operate the rail network linking the Gulf and Red Sea coasts of the world's largest oil exporter, and final bids are now being invited. Source: Arabian Business http://www.arabianbusiness.com/512473-5bn-saudi-railway-deal-to-be-awared-in-june
Advanced Integrated Systems (AIS), a national company today announced that it has bagged a Dhs271m order from the General Headquarters of the United Arab Emirates (UAE GHQ) for the implementation of the HARES Automated Border Security Project. Source: AME Info http://www.ameinfo.com/148718.html ISNR Abu Dhabi 1-3 March 2010 ISNR Abu Dhabi 2010 will be held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from 1-3 March 2010. The event will be held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of UAE Armed Forces, and supported by HH Lt. General Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Interior UAE. ISNR Abu Dhabi 2010 will also feature a specialized conference addressed by world renowned speakers that will highlight challenges confronting governments and businesses. The allocated exhibit space for the event has increased 25% compared to the 2008 edition figures and as on date over 30% of the exhibit area has already been sold to leading local, regional, and international companies in the homeland security sector. The UAE Ministry of Interior exhibition space is 800sqm. Other confirmed exhibitors: CNIA, TRA, IGG, Falcon Eye, Al Hamra Group, Sagem Security, Atlas Telecom, Advanced Integrated Systems AIS, Abu Dhabi Terminals.. etc. 50% of the exhibition space allocated has been sold. With the tremendous awareness in security & resilience in the Middle East, GCC in specific, governments are investing more in homeland security. ISNR Abu Dhabi 2010 is expected to achieve greater success than the previous edition. Research on home land security: No Recession in Homeland Security Markets Source: Homeland Security Market Research Organized by the UAE Ministry of Interior (MOI) and Reed Exhibitions, ISNR Abu Dhabi 2010 is supported by major governmental authorities including the Critical National Infrastructure Authority (CNIA) as Strategic Partner and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) as official sponsor. |
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