Photos: Qatar holds biennial Milipol homeland security exhibition

In PicturesSaveSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkPeople visit Milipol Qatar 2026, an international event for homeland security and civil defence, at Doha Exhibition and Convention Center in Doha, Qatar. [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]By Sorin FurcoiPublished On 20 Oct 202620 Oct 2026The 16th edition of Milipol Qatar, the global exhibition for homeland security and safety, has opened at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), bringing together more than 270 local and international companies, showcasing the latest defence technologies and solutions.On the sidelines of the exhibition on Tuesday, Qatar and France signed a three-year action plan for security cooperation covering the period from 2027 to 2030.The agreement aims to bolster cooperation in several areas, including organised crime, drug trafficking, counterterrorism, international event security and civil protection.Milipol Qatar has been held every two years since 1996.Milipol Qatar is held every two years. [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]More than 270 local and international companies are exhibiting at the three-day event. [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]The exhibition showcases the latest technologies and solutions in homeland security and safety. [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]A robot dog walks past pavilions at the exhibition. [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]Qatar's Labour Minister Ali bin Saeed bin Samikh al-Marri (centre) tours the exhibition. [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]People tour the exhibition. [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]The exhibition coincides with the Doha International Conference on AI and Security, highlighting the growing role of artificial intelligence in security operations. [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]The event underlines the increasing importance of technological innovation in homeland security. [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]The exhibition marks its 30th anniversary since its inception in 1996. [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]