Dubai : Gulf states are serious about their homeland security concerns and consequently are making modernisation of security equipment and technology a priority. A recent study from Homeland Security Research Corporation (HSRC) revealed that spending on homeland security is set to double in the UAE from Dh20 billion to Dh40 billion in the next 10 years.
Saudi Arabia, a long time customer of the West is, according to a source from the Russian Defence Industry, diversifying its source of security equipment with work nearly complete on a Dh7.34 billion deal with Russia on delivery of Russian weapons and military technology to the kingdom.
Meanwhile, Intersec trade fair and conference, the region's meeting point for experts on the latest technologies and best practices within the industry on security, will take place between January 17 and 19 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.
