UK Security Sector seeks partnerships in UAE

Dubai, Jan 15, 2013 (WAM) - A team from the United Kingdom Trade '&' Investment Defence and Security Organisation is visiting the Intersec exhibition in Dubai between 15-17 January 2013. Working with the British Security Industry Association, the Fire Industry Association and the British Safety Industry Federation, UKTI DSO will be supporting the 120 UK exhibiting companies, to highlight the UK's security and safety sector capabilities and to identify opportunities for joint ventures between the UAE and UK. The UK shares information about security and safety capabilities with several countries in the Gulf and UK companies have proven and world-leading security and safety equipment in use with Ministries of Interior and Police Forces across the region. The UK delegation at Intersec hopes to talk to prospective partners and customers about UK best practice linked to law enforcement; counter terrorism; border security; emergency response including Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) defence; transport security; and commercial security and safety including CCTV. Simon Everest Head of the UKTI DSO Security Directorate said "Intersec 2013 is an important exhibition to showcase the UK's world-leading security and safety equipment. UK companies are very keen to further develop business relationships with partners in the UAE and across the Gulf. This exhibition is important regionally and we are delighted to have the opportunity to engage with officials from the UAE and more widely to discuss how we can clarify requirements and enhance future cooperation in this sector". - Emirates News Agency, WAM