Doha, October 20 (QNA) - Under the gracious patronage of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, HE Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force "Lekhwiya," Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, opened the 16th edition of Milipol Qatar 2026, the Global Exhibition for Homeland Security and Safety, and the Doha International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Security, both held from Oct. 20 to 22, 2026, at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC). This edition features more than 270 local and international exhibitors.

The opening ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including Ministers of Interior, Justice and Security, as well as police chiefs, commanders and commissioners from several brotherly and friendly countries. Senior military and security officials from Qatar, prominent experts and specialists from around the world, and representatives of leading international companies specialising in homeland security and safety were also in attendance.

Following the opening ceremony, HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, accompanied by distinguished guests and senior officials, toured the exhibition halls and pavilions, where he viewed the latest equipment, technologies, services and innovative systems in homeland security and civil defence. His Excellency was briefed on the features, advanced technologies and integration capabilities of the security systems on display, as well as their role in strengthening homeland security and preventing crime.

Milipol Qatar serves as a leading international platform for exchanging expertise and showcasing the latest technologies and solutions in homeland security and safety. The Doha International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Security provides a forum to explore AI applications in security operations and address emerging challenges, reflecting Qatar’s prominent role in strengthening regional and international security cooperation. (QNA)