Maritime Security and OPV

Achieving naval supremacy with unmatched OPV & C4ISR capabilities

For the second consecutive year, IQPC is honoured to announce that the Maritime Security Week will be held in Dubai, UAE, actively working with navies and coast guards across the region to increase maritime capabilities and security levels. Key focus areas will include:

Securing national waters to protect critical infrastructure and valuable trade routes by enhancing navies and coast guards in the region to build a strong shield system through cooperation
New naval technologies and tactics based on future requirements for the field of operations
The latest updates from modernisation, upgrade and refurbishment project of Navies and Coast Guards to tackle current and future threats tackling a complex multi-faced environment

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Highlights Video - Maritime Security & Offshore Patrol Week 2019

A great thank you to our 2019 VIPs and supporters, and looking forward to welcoming you back in 2020!

Rear Admiral Ahmed Al Sabab Al Teneiji

Former Chief of Naval Staff

UAE Navy, and Chairman, OPV Middle East

Rear Admiral Aurangzeb Chowdhury

Director General

Bangladesh Coast Guard, Bangladesh

Captain Mubarak Al Sabah

Flotilla Commander

Kuwait Coast Guard

Brigadier General Adel Awad Al Osaimi

Commander of Jeddah Islamic Port Security Unit

Saudi Border Guard

Commodore Mohammed Ghalib M. Almotairi

Commander of King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam Security Unit

Saudi Border Guard

Colonel Firas Alrumaidhin

Commander 81st Supply Battalion

Kuwait Land Forces

Ahmed A. Abbassi

Border Controls Advisor

Egyptian Ministries of Defence & Transport

Lieutenant Colonel Arnel P. David

Special Assistant to Chief of General Staff

US Army

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Who Should Attend?

Chiefs of naval staff

Commanders of coast guards

Port and maritime authorities

Flag officers from navies and coast guards

Senior and mid-rank officers from regional navies

Decision makers from international defence industries

Shipbuilders

Technology providers

International media focusing on maritime security affairs

Join us at the Maritime Security & Offshore Patrol Week to:

Build relationships with senior officers from GCC navies, coast guards and port authorities in order to understand both current and future requirements, and to improve inter-governmental cooperation

Develop your knowledge of key maritime security concerns in the Middle East in order to enhance regional defensive/ offensive capabilities

Learn the newest requirements in communications, maritime vessel, surveillance, reconnaissance, satellite imaging and fleet upgrades procurement from leaders in the industry