Doha: As part of its National Security Shield Project, Qatar has the biggest network in the region that is capable of detecting and identifying maritime targets, said Director of Qatar National Security Shield Project Staff Brigadier (Pilot) Mohammed A. Al Mannai.
Addressing the opening session of the one-day Qatar Maritime Security-Coastal and Border Surveillance Conference (QMARSEC), which began here today, Al Mannai said discussions of this year conference will focus on Automatic Identification Systems (AIS), including the latest technological trends, geopolitical threats, specific examples of AIS employment at both the country and industry level and the future of AIS system deployment..
The conference, he said, brings together military experts and delegates from GCC member states as well as participants from around the world in addition to representatives of companies involved in maritime industry, noting that the conference's goal is to enhance information sharing and cooperation among military, government, industry and academic maritime security experts from around the world.
This conference embodies the significance of maritime border security, Al Mannai said, while pointing to the great importance HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani gives to this issue.
In this third annual QMARSEC conference, a number of topics were selected to give an opportunity for the attendees to discuss matters related to defense, space, security, industry and maritime issues, Al Mannai said.
He extended his thanks to HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani for his unlimited support to Qatar National Security Shield, and to HE the Minister of State for Defense Affairs Major General Hamad bin Ali Al Attiyah for his continued efforts to ensure the success of the conference.
QMARSEC seeks to deliver its objective of serving as an incubator and accelerator of partnership and growth for the defense, space and security industries. It remains committed to the development of joint endeavors, particularly new technologies, in order to deepen and enhance inter-agency cooperation and collaboration to mitigate future security threats.
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