Deputy Minister of Interior Emphasizes Importance of International Expertise Exchange in Developing Security Capabilities - Sarmad

(KUNA) – Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior, Major General Abdulwahab Al-Wahab, emphasized the importance of the Milipol Qatar 2026 exhibition and conference in accessing the latest security systems and solutions, as well as exchanging international expertise and experiences, thereby contributing to the development of security capabilities and enhancing readiness to keep pace with rapid developments and challenges.

This came during Major General Al-Wahab’s attendance today, Tuesday, at the opening of the 16th edition of the Milipol Qatar 2026 exhibition and conference in the Qatari capital, Doha. The event is held under the patronage of Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and specializes in internal security and safety, on behalf of the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Youssef Al-Saud.

Major General Al-Wahab added that Kuwait’s participation responded to an invitation extended by Qatar’s Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, to Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef, to attend the exhibition and conference, which runs until October 22 and features a select group of international companies and institutions specializing in security technologies.

He clarified that the participation aims to strengthen security cooperation between Kuwait and Qatar, consolidate the existing partnership between the two countries, and leverage recent technological advancements to support the security operations framework.

Major General Abdulwahab Al-Wahab toured the exhibition pavilions alongside Qatar’s Minister of State for Internal Affairs, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal Al Thani, accompanied by Qatar’s Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior, Abdullah Al-Kaabi, to view the latest systems and technologies showcased in the fields of internal security and safety.