ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, April 1st 2014 [ME NewsWire]

His Highness: “The UAE is committed to providing the best security and safety standards for all”

Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor and Vice Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior inaugurated the activities of the International Exhibition for Security and National Resilience (ISNR Abu Dhabi 2014) on Tuesday morning. Organized by the Ministry of Interior in collaboration with REED Exhibitions- Middle East, the ISNR Abu Dhabi 2014 will be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Center (ADNEC) from April 1st to April 3rd.

In his statement marking the occasion, Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior said that organizing the International Exhibition for Security and National Resilience (ISNR Abu Dhabi 2014) in its sixth edition embodies the higher leadership’s commitment to providing the best security and safety opportunities and requirements to community members and protect them against any kind of threats. HH Sheikh Saif reasserted that the Exhibition is a valuable opportunity for the region’s governments and private sector institutions concerned with security and safety to meet and exchange expertise with the participating delegations and exhibiting companies. They can also familiarize themselves with the latest international technological systems and specialized equipment for security, safety, crime fighting, and prevention.

H.H Sheikh Saif said: “Our national authorities have acquired a wide and accumulated experience in organizing specialized global exhibitions based on international standards. Inspired by the directions of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and the vigilant follow-up of General H.H Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, our national authorities are consistently seeking to make further epic international achievements in this field.”

“Guided by the wisdom of the higher leadership, the UAE has become consciously aware of the emerging international security challenges and recent developments in our modern world, which is witnessing incessant and accelerating changes,” H.H Sheikh Saif added. “To this end,  the UAE has endeavored to establish a solid economic and investment infrastructure in an environment blessed with security and supported by  the latest devices and equipment, as well as a commitment to promote the MoI’s security strategy.” adding further, H.H Sheikh Saif explained: “We follow the lead of the higher leadership’s vision, which focuses on pursuing the efforts to promote security performance and enhance the ongoing collaboration and coordination with world countries, to keep pace with the latest developments and exchange the necessary information to  professionally counter crime in all its forms and manifestations.”

Furthermore, H.H Sheikh Saif stressed that the UAE is touted as one of the safest countries in the world. “This requires that we all toil diligently and persistently together, as individuals and institutions, to maintain our nation’s security and stability, and protect the national gains that we have achieved in all fields,” added H.H Sheikh Saif.

H.H Sheikh Saif also expressed his hope that the International Exhibition for Security and National Resilience (ISNR Abu Dhabi 2014) will achieves its intended goals to foster collaboration and coordination among world governments in the policing and security fields, and fulfill their aspirations of facing security challenges in a world of incessant and accelerating change that requires more joint collaboration to face emerging security challenges. H.H Sheikh Saif wished the esteemed guests a pleasant stay in their second country, the United Arab Emirates, and expressed his hope that they achieve the best benefits and interests from the Exhibition and the Conference.

The official opening ceremony began with the UAE National Anthem, which was also performed in sign language by a group of children with special needs.  The ceremony was attended by Lt. General Saif Abdullah Al Sha’far, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Interior; Major General Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior; Major General Staff Dr. Obeid Al Ketbi, Chairman of the ISNR’s Higher Organizing Committee; Major General Khalil Dawood Badran, Director General of Finance and Services; Major General Mohammed bin Al Awadhi Al Menhali, Director General of Police Operations at Abu Dhabi Police; Major General Humaid Al Hadidi, Commander in Chief of Sharjah Police; and a number of police chiefs and senior officers from the Ministry of Interior.

The ceremony was also attended by Dr. Amal Al Qubaisi, the first woman to be elected to the position of First Deputy speaker of the Federal National Council, a number of ministers and senior officials, in addition to delegations of the participating countries in the Exhibition and the International Conference on Security Challenges (ICSC), and members of the diplomatic corps accredited to the UAE.

The Aftershock Life Demonstration

H.H Sheikh Saif attended the “Aftershock” live demonstration on responding to crises and emergencies, which aims to introduce a uniform structure in emergency response and public safety readiness during a major crisis.

This one-of-a-kind event aims to educate community members on how to prepare and respond appropriately to a natural disaster and in an emergency.

The 40-minute “Aftershock” live demonstration featured a simulation show  on the readiness of the MoI’s various units, including the police, special task forces, civil defense members, and the operations centers in dealing with crisis and disasters that may affect modern cities. The demonstration also highlighted the appropriate procedures required to provide immediate response and rapidly contain the situation on the ground, by handling panicked residents and helping them recover normal daily life. The demonstration witnessed a significant media attendance from local, regional, and international agencies.

The demonstration showcased the coordinated approach and uniform structure adopted by the MoI’s security units and the joint collaboration and coordination between the operations center and personnel working on site, (police officers, civil defense members, security media, and special tasks forces) in emergency response. It reflected the readiness of all these entities and their efforts to maintain public safety during major crises and disasters, as well as the speed, efficiency, and team work spirit while rescuing the injured, in addition to the ability of calming people and controlling the situation to avoid damages.

A Tour in the Exhibition

H.H Sheikh Saif, accompanied by a number of senior officials and VIPs, toured the exhibition’s various pavilions and chatted with exhibitors. He also visited the national exhibiting companies’ pavilions and listened to a detailed overview from officials at Etisalat, as well as Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), who briefed His Highness on the company’s contingency plans and prevention tactics in cases of oil leaks. H.H Sheikh Saif was also briefed on the efforts and preparations of the Emirati participants in the UAE International Firefighter Challenge, from the Police Schools.

Towards the end of the tour, H.H Sheikh Saif expressed his admiration of the modern security and safety devices, equipment, and technologies displayed by the exhibiting companies. He also praised the large visitors’ turnout.

It is worth mentioning that the 6th edition of ISNR includes various pavilions that are specialized with national security and resilience, information security, and critical facilities security. Additionally, the exhibition includes two specialized exhibitions namely: Fire & Emergency Middle East (FEME), and Occupational Safety and Health Middle East (OSH ME), with the attendance and participation of hundreds of exhibitors and the best experts specializing in the fields of security, safety and emergency from governmental and semi-governmental entities, as well as private sectors.

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Saif bin Zayed with children of UAE martyr Tareq

H.H Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan accompanied martyr Tareq Al Shehi’s three children, Mohammed, Fajer, and Fatima, and his brothers on a tour at the exhibition, and acquainted them with the latest safety mechanisms.  He also called upon the martyr’s son Mohammed, who expressed admiration of the police patrols, to experience the police tasks and duties that the martyr used to carry out.

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Al Ketbi: the exhibition emphasizes the prominent international status attained by the UAE

Major General Staff Dr. Obeid Al Ketbi, Chairman of the ISNR’s Higher Organizing Committee, gave a speech during the opening ceremony of ISNR’s sixth edition. He expressed his sincere thanks and gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, for their wise instructions to make further epic international achievements in all sectors, and to General HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, for his vigilant follow-up and unlimited support to ensure the success of this prestigious international event.

He also thanked H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor and Vice Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, for sponsoring the exhibition, and Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif binZayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, for his continuous support and keenness to provide the necessary financial and human resources needed to ensure the success of the exhibition, which befits the distinguished status enjoyed by the UAE among other world countries.

He said: “The importance of this event lies in the fact that it gathers a significant number of conferences and activities under one umbrella, to enable visitors to review the latest products and innovations displayed by national and global companies in the fields of security, safety, information technology, civil defense and environment protection. It further showcases the latest technological concepts and practices related to security, protection of critical facilities and installations, emergency preparedness and response techniques and risk prevention.”

He stressed that the UAE’s unprecedented success in the field of organizing conferences and exhibitions, is testament to the international prestigious status of the UAE and its leading global role as a mega global conferences & exhibitions organizer, given the extensive resources and facilities it provides to exhibitors and its distinguished relations, which earned the UAE respect and appreciation in all international forums.

He also explained that “ISNR Abu Dhabi 2014”, had become a prominent international event in the field of security and safety in the Middle East and North Africa. It gathers under one umbrella five specialized sections, showcasing the latest products and innovations displayed local and international companies in fields of security, safety, resilience, protection of critical facilities and installations, information security, firefighting and emergency response, and occupational safety and health, as well as three international scientific conferences.

He pointed that the exhibition aims to keep pace with the latest developments, international challenges, and best applications and practices. It also aims to position Abu Dhabi at the heart of the international exhibitions industry, build and enhance partnerships with global partners, and attract decision-makers and experts in the field of international security, and review the latest equipment, tools and technologies available in the security industry. It also allows exhibiting companies to assess products of other competitors, given the significant development in security industries in developed countries, as well as technical development.

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New coverage for new media

The Security Media Department at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior provided media coverage of  the “ISNR Abu Dhabi 2014” opening ceremony with a live broadcast on the Ministry of Interior’s pages on social networking sites “Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter”

Lt. Fatima Al Shehhi, Internet Branch Manager said: “The media campaign provides new coverage through the new media throughout the exhibition, by broadcasting events round the clock”

Lieutenant Al Shehhi explained that leveraging social media platforms on the internet reinforces the new media and achieves a high level of interaction between the police department and the public. It has also proved as an efficient means of interaction during major and international events, due to the amazing and rapid spread of information.

She added that “ISNR Abu Dhabi 2014” is a prominent global event in the field of security and safety in the Middle East and North Africa, and will feature several events activities over the course of three days. She invited the public to follow the events through the Ministry of Interior’s pages on the various social networking sites:

Twitter: @abudhabipolice

Facebook: Abu Dhabi Police

Instagram: MOIUAE

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Security Media Drone Draws Visitor Attention

The Security Media aircraft was highly acclaimed by visitors of the International Security and National Resilience Exhibition “ISNR Abu Dhabi 2014” wishing to learn about the unmanned wireless drone for aerial photography that was put into service in 2010. It was touted as a quantum leap in the security media work, as it helped in reporting events in hard to reach areas, as well as filming traffic accidents, fires and major events with high precision.

The drone provides live broadcast pictures via a specialized system linked to the security media patrols, which broadcasts directly to the Operations Room. It keeps leaders abreast of the events as they develop and allows them to make the proper decisions. It is also used to monitor traffic on the emirate’s roads, and is fitted with a remote control, a camera, and high-quality technologies to film any incident, day and night with high accuracy. It has a storage capacity to save photographs and videos that can be easily retrieved when needed.

Captain Jamal Al Hosani, Chief of Technical Affairs Section at the General Secretariat of the Office of H. H. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior said that the project personifies the police leadership’s vision, which calls for leveraging modern technology to improve the capabilities and skills of police personnel working in the media, and  enhance security and stability using the latest cutting-edge methods, as well as promote police work in a way that aligns  with the UAE government’s vision

Captain Al Hosani noted that the drone is a new addition to the Security Media Department’s work methodology, which focuses on leveraging modern devices and techniques, as well as the “security media patrols”, to establish the MoI’s methodology. This would promote the ministry’s media message transparency and facilitate the work of media outlets, by providing them with images and videos of the events that are related to their field of work, in a way that maintains the safety of cameramen.

Captain Al Hosani added: “The wireless drone, in addition to the security media patrols, helps in developing the Ministry of Interior’s media approach, as well as in documenting security-related events. It also provides support to the various media outlets by focusing on the quality of the filmed material, based on the latest technological and human resources. It also supports media coverage of police events by providing media outlets with more inclusive and faster picture and video material.”

In conclusion, Captain Al Hosani noted that the drone helps to shed light on the humanitarian and social sides of police work, and the ministry’s commitment to transparency and openness, and reflects the ministry’s firm belief in the right of media outlets and the public to be informed.

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Significant Media Presence

The International Security and National Resilience Exhibition “ISNR Abu Dhabi 2014” witnessed significant media attendance. More than 200 media representatives were present to cover the events, from various local, Arab and international print, TV and radio media. A media center equipped with modern technological devices was provided to facilitate the work of media representatives, with a view to highlight the event in a way that befits the UAE’s prestigious position and reputation in organizing exhibitions and conferences. A daily brochure on the exhibition is issued, and includes news about the companies and exhibitors, with nearly 5,000 copies distributed.

Box 6

Police Tourism

Commenting on the unique official ceremony inaugural show, observers noted that the earthquake mock drill carried out by the various police entities reflected the UAE police distinguished performance, which combines science and art. This new entertaining Hollywood-style demonstration was greeted with rapturous applause from the audience, who remained in awe throughout the duration of the 30-minute show.

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Contacts

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