technologies for dealing with Terrorists and Criminals
Abu Dhabi-UAE: 03 August, 2011 – Clarion Events Middle East today announced
that leading international defence and security experts on counter-terror and
criminality will speak at Counter Terror Arabia 2011 on a wide range of current and
future issues.
latest techniques and technologies, alongside strategic planning, the integration of
different agencies and authorities and the practical aspects of emergency response
for both governments and companies.
The conference will review existing best practice and explore the
Held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from October 31 to
November 2, 2011, and co-located with Fire and Rescue Middle East, Counter
Terror Arabia will be the most influential and informative event for everyone
concerned with in regional, national and private security in the Gulf and Indian
Ocean area.
Christopher Hudson, Managing Director, Clarion Events Middle East, said: “Some of
the world’s leading authorities will give their opinions and advice at Counter Terror
Arabia 2011. International and regional defence and security experts will provide
a comprehensive analysis on how to tackle the variety of complex challenges
posed by domestic and international criminals and terrorists, both now and in the
future. We are fortunate in having a distinguished group of speakers and panelists,
including His Excellency Dr. Abdul Latif Bin Rashid Al Zayani, Secretary General
of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and Rear Admiral Christopher Parry CBE,
former Director General Development, Concepts and Doctrine, UK Ministry of
Defence and an internationally recognized authority on transnational terrorism and
crime. Alongside our other speakers, we anticipate a great deal of useful interaction
and thought leadership, enhancing the region’s growing reputation for innovative
thinking and best practice.”
As terror and criminal activities transcend national borders, day one of the
conference will have John Bruni, Vice President of Royal United Services Institute,
highlight the current threats and future risks associated with these activities.
Furthermore, Muhammad Rafiuddin Shah, Acting Chief Officer of United Nations
Counter Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF) will focus on how a global
counter terror strategy can be reached to minimize attacks by those who seek to
cause harm and major disruption.
Cyber crime is an established and growing threat to the integrity of civilian,
commercial and security structures in the Gulf and Middle East region and
forms a key part of the conference programme. Illyas Kooliyankal, Chief
Information Security Officer of Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, will speak on cyber
vulnerabilities faced by governments and multi-national companies, and Majid
Madhloum, Head of Security Quality, UAE Computer Emergency Response Team
(aeCERT), will discuss solutions that can protect systems and information from
unauthorized access, as well as outline the work of aeCERT in helping government
and other important organisations to prepare for and respond to cyber attacks.
A recent report by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimates
that air travelers will increase to 400 million every year by 2020, thereby making
airports increasingly attractive targets for criminals and terrorists. The GCC is set to
invest US$ 90 billion on airport development by 2022, with almost a third allocated
for security upgrades and, as such, the programme will tackle innovation in aviation
security.
Dhabi Airports Company and Dale R .Davis, Executive Director, National Security
Initiatives, Global Strategies Group, Global Integrated Security (Middle East), will
discuss programs for continuous improvement of all aspects of aviation security.
Ahmad Al Haddabi, Senior Vice President, Airport Operations, at Abu
Rear Admiral Christopher Parry, CBE, former Director General of Development
Concepts and Doctrine of the British Ministry of Defence, and Clarion's Defence
and Security Conferences Advisor, said: “A persistent, pressing concern for
governments and companies is the threat of piracy and other criminal activity at
sea. The International Maritime Bureau reported that piracy hit an all-time high in
the first six months of 2011, rising from 196 attacks a year worldwide to 266. The
Gulf and Indian Ocean are critical to the smooth operation of the world’s trading
system and to energy security. Governments and companies will want to access
and implement the latest technologies and techniques in their attempts to reduce
risks and overhead costs at sea.”
Captain Duncan McKelvie F.N.I., Area Marine Representative of NYK Line, will
highlight the threats to maritime activity and the links between piracy, trafficking
and terror. In addition, R S Vasan, Head of Strategy and Security Studies at the
Center for Asia Studies will speak on the challenges facing the littoral states to the
west of the Arabian Sea and how they can protect vessels and crew from piracy and
criminality.
Day 3 will focus on integrated Emergency Response.
how multi-agency responses to both man-made and natural events need to be
anticipated, planned and executed. T.B. McClelland Jr., President and CEO of Center
House Ltd., will present an analysis of the challenges of managing catastrophic
incidents. Other speakers include Dr. Ajith George, Coordinator, Major Incident
Medical Response of Health Authority Abu Dhabi; Stephen Ramage, Director, Global
Outreach, of Open Geospatial Consortium; and Ali Asad, Emergency Response
Coordinator for Kuwait Oil Company.
Other notable participants include: Lieutenant Colonel Tamir Maayta, Director of
the Special Branch Training Center of Jordan’s Public Security Directorate; Andrew
Trotter, Chief Constable of British Transport Police; Robert Grenier, Chairman of
the Advisory Board for ERG Partners and Former Director CIA Counter-Terrorist
Centre, USA; Kent Clizbe, CIA Counter Terrorism Expert; Ben Emmerson QC,
Special Reporter on Counter-Terrorism and Human Rights for the United Nations;
Mark Moles, Detective Chief Inspector SO15 Counter Terrorism Command, Counter
Terrorism and Extremism Liaison Officer (CTELO) for UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar
and Maldives; Anthony Tompson, LLB, Specialist Consultant; Guy Thomas, Head of
Global Maritime Awareness Programme at the US Coastguard’s National Office of
Global Maritime Situational Awareness; Richard Smith, Head of Force Information
Management at British Transport Police; and Paul Burke, Managing Director of
Middle East Security.
Visitors
services, armed forces, police and law enforcement, protectors of critical national
infrastructure, central/regional and local government representatives, private sector
companies, systems integrators, and personnel from the building and facilities
protection, airports and ports, emergency response, border control, customs and
immigration, transport security, training and consultancy sectors.
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Organized by Clarion Events Middle East, Counter Terror Arabia is an extension of
the successful London and Washington D.C. editions.
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