The delegates, observers and ACI organisers at HIA during the Annual Smart Security Management Group Meeting.
Doha: Hamad International Airport (HIA) is hosting the 17th meeting of the Smart Security Management Group (SSMG) in Doha. The two-day meeting, that began yesterday, is taking place at HIA’s premises, and is attended by approximately 25 delegates including official observers and Airports Council International (ACI) organisers.
The ACI Smart Security initiative aims to implement specific and measurable improvements in security effectiveness, operational efficiency and passenger experience at airport security checkpoints through improved use of technology, process innovation, and the use of risk-based security concepts. As airports and their stakeholders play a key role in facilitating effective, efficient and enhance passenger experiences, the Smart Security initiative gathers stakeholders with the shared objective of transforming the security checkpoint for the benefit of the travelling public.
Engr Badr Mohammed Al Meer, Chief Operating Officer at Hamad International Airport, commented: “We are thrilled to host the 17th annual Smart Security Management Group meeting at Hamad International Airport. As an active member of ACI Asia Pacific’s Regional Security Committee, and through our Smart Security Program, we are among the few leading airports in the world to consistently trial and improve our security processes at HIA for increased efficiency and for the comfort of our passengers.”
ACI World Director General, Angela Gittens, commented: “We thank Hamad International Airport for hosting the 17th annual Smart Security Management Group meeting. With the predicted growth in air travel, evolving security threats, and passengers’ evolving expectations about their airport experience, it is more important than ever that airports forge sustainable security models that optimise their facilities and meet the growing demands of their passengers.”
