16-06-09

The First UNICRI International Symposium "Security Measures and Technical Solutions For Major Events and Expanding Cities" was organized by its International Permanent Observatory on Major Events Security (IPO) in Abu Dhabi, from 18 to 20 May 2009 under the Patronage of His Highness, LT. General Shaikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahayan, Minister of the Interior of the United Arab Emirates.

There were over 250 participants at the Symposium representing a wide range of organisations, from both the public and the private sector. Prominent technology providers, with a wide experience in designing and developing technical solutions to strengthen major events security were also present at the event.

As a direct result of the Symposium UNICRI is now able to work toward achieving the following outcomes:

  • The launch of the First United Nations Public-Private Partnership Platform for Major events Security (IPO TECH)
  • Agreement in principle with the Ministry of Interior of the United Arab Emirates to further cooperate in the field of Major Events Security

Click for a more detailed list public sector participants.