During the Forum, eight border protection and management experts discussed the challenges of sourcing fit-for-purpose border security solutions and software that can be effectively and efficiently integrated with existing networks to ensure we stay ahead of the evolving threats towards the protection of borders. The VIP speaker panel included:

• H.E. Major General Khamis Matar Al Muzainah Al Muhairy, Deputy Commander General, Dubai Police
• H.E. Brigadier Obaid Mehayar Bin Suroor, Deputy Director, General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai
• Dr. Hatem Fouad Aly, Representative and Head of Office, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Office for the GCC Countries
• Colonel Barakat Al Kanadi, Head of Systems Development Department, Abu Dhabi Police, United Arab Emirates Ministry of Interior
• Clarence Yeo, Commissioner, Immigration & Check points Authority, Singapore
• Haroona Franklin, Director of Border Automation Strategy and Delivery, UK Border Force
• Fred Berk, Chief Superintendent, Head of the Unit Border Control and Immigration Rotterdam Seaport Police Rotterdam – Rijnmond
• Rick Weijermans, Head of External Relations, Frontex - European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders of the Member States of the European Union

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