The Middle East's homeland security market is set to double to $34 billion by 2020, demonstrating the Arab World's robust homeland security and national resilience agenda, industry experts announced Tuesday in the build-up to ISNR 2016. Over the next five years, the Middle East's homeland security market is set to grow from $17 billion to $34 billion, at three times the global growth average, according to a recent Frost & Sullivan report. The largest share, 55 percent or $15 billion, will go to securing government, energy, and critical national infrastructure. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is spending $57 billion on military and security in 2016, the highest share of its budget at 25 percent, according to Frost & Sullivan. Anticipating this regional growth, the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR) is set to be the largest of its kind in 2016, covering how to protect citizens against threats, enhance emergency readiness, and ensure stability. Across 20,000 square meters of net indoor exhibition space, ISNR 2016 is set to host five exhibitions, two conferences and over 60 seminars, and dozens of live events, simulations, workshops, and new solution launches. Organizers expect 20,000 attendees from over 90 countries, and 500 exhibitors from 45 countries. The Arab World will be well-represented at ISNR 2016. The event is set to host over 20 country delegations and 200 representatives from government buyers, including armed forces, customs agencies, ministries of defense and IT, national oil companies, and police departments from Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, and the UAE. ISNR 2016 is set to host five exhibitions, two conferences and over 60 seminars, and more than 10 live events and simulations, 10 workshops, and new product and solution launches. Organizers expect to host 20,000 attendees from over 90 countries, and 500 exhibitors from 45 countries, a 20 percent growth in exhibitors. The seventh edition of ISNR will be held under the theme of "Connecting Governments, Society, and Business, Through Innovation, Leadership, and Excellence to Build Safer Communities and Ensure a More Resilient World." Demonstrating the strong business opportunity, ISNR 2014 drove over $300 million in deals and partnerships. Continuing the momentum, ISNR 2016's Business Connect team is set to arrange more than 3,000 meetings between government, private sector buyers, and exhibiting companies, a 60 percent growth over 2014. Ten new countries will be participating, along with three new International Pavilions featuring participation from France, Germany, and the United States. Among more than 100 show features, ISNR 2016 is launching Infosecurity Middle East, the regional version of Europe's leading security exhibition, with over 30 new Infosecurity and Cyber Security workshops in partnership with ISC2, a global leader in cyber education, and the 7th International Conference on Cybercrimes. The first Emergency Response and Disaster Prevention (EmDi) will include an industry first with the UAE 911 World Firefighter Challenge to test firefighting and rescue skills, and the return of the Fire Fighting Middle East (FFME) exhibition. Co-located Occupational Health and Safety Middle East (OSHME) returns with a dedicated conference and workshops on compliance and building safer workplaces. Attendees will also be able to gain official accreditation from the Abu Dhabi Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHAD). New show highlights also include the Innovation Podium, with over 25 free seminars, case studies, and presentations on counter-terrorism, crisis management, and safer communities. The new Future of Policing pavilion will showcase the latest law enforcement solutions in connected police, robots and drones, and crowd control. At the opening ceremony on March 15, 2016, visitors can experience an engaging live event on emergency preparedness and disaster prevention. ISNR 2016 will be held on March 15-17, 2016 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). Supporting the UAE's homeland security and national resilience, the inaugural UAE Ministry of Interior Excellence Awards will recognize six student innovations. Over 30 small- and medium-sized enterprises are joining forces in the UAE SME Pavilion. Organized by the UAE Ministry of Interior and Reed Exhibitions, the event is held under the patronage of Sheikh Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor, and Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council. — SG
