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Conference Agenda

National security is based on achieving the state’s strategic and security goals, by maintaining a safe environment for economic resources and strategic development objectives.

In response to directives by H.H. the Emir and the direct supervision of H.H, the Heir Prince, the National Security Shield Project was established to provide an integrated system with the aim of achieving a safer platform compatible with the economic, industrial and human development. Accordingly, the contract on execution and launch of the project was officially signed through the NSS Office, to supervise the execution phase, following award of the contract to EADS Co as a main contractor, in association with other specialized global companies which competed with international companies specialized in security and military technology.

The project component consists of constructing an integrated control and protection network to be operated through a high-tech electronic surveillance and reconnaissance stations on the State of Qatar’s sea, coastal and land borders, connected to the headquarters and a multi-level control through a secured communication network, whereas information, photos and data are directly dispatched to competent centers, to be specifically built for this purpose, as well as the various training programs to qualify and train human cadres on such systems.

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Event Partner DSMC

The Defense Services Marketing Council is an exclusive, "by invitation only” collaborative organization of business development, public relations and marketing executives who represent Defense, Space & Security related companies and service providers seeking to do business in the Middle East region.

The Council serves primarily as a working-group catalyst in bringing the smartest, most imaginative marketers of the local, regional and global products and services companies together on an ongoing monthly basis to explore best practices and critical issues, and share intelligence on best customers and market trends.

In addition, through the ‘incubation’ of innovative marketing alliances and partnerships across all the Member and Associate related companies, the Council will help its participants to grow revenue and cultivate referrals from and loyalty of best customers.

Each of the Council's monthly gatherings will have an individual company host an event that range from the simple board room lunch with a capabilities presentation to other more in-depth events including moderated panel discussions featuring experts in the Defense, Space & Security arena, Think Tanks, Focus Groups, Executive Round Tables, CEO Breakfasts, and other events – the Agenda is driven by the Members.

DSMC has garnered local, national, and international acclaim with its hands-on nonprofit organization marketing and offers a unique opportunity for its global partners to work with DSMC members in Defense, Aerospace and Security companies in policy areas such as Cyber Security Networks, Offsets & Industrial Participation, Nationalization, Middle East Studies, Business Development, PR & Marketing, National Security Studies, and Total Addressable Markets Analysis (TAM) focused on increasing DSMC Members Growth.

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Official Supporters

Qatar Ministry of Interior

The rulers of the State of Qatar gave high priority for the mission of achieving public security and peace since the modern State of Qatar was established. The formation of police agency guaranteed maintenance of discipline and security, protection of lives and prestige of people and public and private properties as well.

The first police agency formed in the State of Qatar was "Discipline Police" in 10/9/1949. This agency began its duties in 1949 at " Doha Police Section" which was located in the centre of "Souq Waqif ". The functions of this section comprised of providing security and protection for citizens, maintaining discipline by moving patrols, carrying out the mission of permanent guards at vital areas in the capital and organizing traffic movement. It also carried out all other police related duties like follow up of criminals, conducting investigations on criminal and traffic cases and referring the accused to the courts in addition to deporting the suspects if they deserve it.

The Ministry of Interior was formed in 1970 according to the decree No. (5) for the year 1970 stipulating the functions of the ministries and other government organizations in the country.

Ministry of Interior continued since that time its functions and missions providing peace and security and organizing police forces guaranteeing the protection of national security and maintaining safety and security of nationals and expatriates as well along with taking all necessary measures to prevent the happenings of crimes and disclosing the secrets of committed crimes in addition to taking care of nationality related affairs, issuing travel documents, organizing expatriates entry to the country and their residence and organizing the prison.

The Ministry of Interior since that time has been investing fateful and continuous efforts through which it could to create a capable and advanced security agency that proved its ability in bearing the fidelity, achieving desired security and protection of the society.

Convoying with the developments witnessed by the State of Qatar under the auspicious leadership of Emir H.H. Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani and Father Emir H.H. Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, The role of Ministry of Interior and its departments is getting bigger in the field of maintaining security and stability to meet with the requirements of comprehensive renaissance and development in the country.

Within a short span of time, The Ministry of Interior has accomplished many achievements and victories as a result of its development and modernization planning that depend on providing technical and human resources needs through proper supply of devices and equipments and widening the scope of rendered services for the public according to the creative security strategic plans that comprise of requirements of the present and the future, working with the spirit of cooperation and initiatives and activating community partnership between police agencies and community members either it is represented by individual or organizations or establishments in order to realize the concept of joint responsibility in providing more security, safety and stability for the society.

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Qatar National Security Shield Project

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Qatar Armed Forces

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QMARSEC

The inaugural QMARSEC 2013 took place in Doha, 7 to 8 October 2013, with a far more comprehensive, quality-led and value-driven program, featuring senior and key military and security officials from not only the region, but also from the international arena.

Dedicated to understanding the challenges facing the maritime security community, QMARSEC 2013 provided the ideal platform for military leaders, officers and Operations commanders and industry stakeholders to discuss and learn the latest strategies in maritime security operations, deepening and enhancing inter-agency cooperation and collaboration and utilizing the latest surveillance/security technology in the face of increasingly sophisticated transnational maritime threats.

This years QMARSEC 2014 will be held from 14 to 15 October 2014 at the Ritz-Carlton in Qatar. The event will create invaluable opportunities for maritime security and defense representatives across the globe and will focus on "Maritime Domain Awareness - The Steps To Maritime Security.”