The 16th edition of Milipol Qatar 2026 concluded this evening, following three days of activities at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC).

At the closing press conference, Major General Nasser bin Fahad Al Thani, Chairman of the Milipol Qatar Committee, announced that the exhibition brought together more than 270 local and international exhibitors and welcomed over 16,000 visitors, a 10% increase over the previous edition. The event also saw the signing of 96 deals worth a total of QAR 819,772,612. He confirmed that the next edition will be held from 31 October to 2 November 2028.

Major General Al Thani stressed the importance of closer collaboration among security institutions, the private sector and technology providers, as well as stronger international cooperation in addressing evolving security challenges. He highlighted the contribution of the Doha International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Security, which provided a platform for discussions on trust, governance, sovereignty and the responsible use of technology.

He also noted that this edition featured the Elite Physical Challenge Championship, aimed at promoting physical fitness, discipline and the spirit of challenge.

Meanwhile, Karen Galstyan, Director of Milipol Exhibitions, highlighted the exhibition’s role in fostering professional connections and strengthening partnerships among exhibitors, decision-makers and government entities. He described the partnership that launched Milipol Qatar three decades ago as a successful model of international security cooperation.