The agreement seeks to unify efforts between both parties in the field of event security organization, as well as to exchange expertise and best practices, in line with DWTC’s position as a key hub for leading regional and global events in which the Agency participates. It also reflects SIRA’s role as a government entity responsible for regulating the private security sector and event security guards in the Emirate of Dubai.
In the presence of His Excellency Khalifa Ibrahim Al Saleis, CEO of the Security Industry Regulatory Agency, and Abdulrahman Obaid Abu Al Shawareb, Executive Vice President – Protocol and Security at Dubai World Trade Centre, the MoU was signed on behalf of SIRA by Engineer Aref Al Janahi, Security Advisor at the Agency, and on behalf of DWTC by Qasim Mohammed Al Nuaimi, Acting Assistant Vice President, Security, Command and Control Department, in the presence of several officials from both sides.
On this occasion, His Excellency Khalifa Ibrahim Al Saleis, CEO of SIRA, stated:
“The signing of this Memorandum of Understanding today is the result of a long-standing partnership with the Dubai World Trade Centre and reflects SIRA’s direction toward establishing an integrated model for event security regulation, based on institutional partnership and the integration of roles between the organizing authority and key sector operators. The success of Dubai’s exhibition ecosystem does not depend solely on infrastructure or the scale of events, but on a clear regulatory framework that ensures unified standards, enhances the efficiency of private security companies, and strengthens compliance and operational readiness across the Emirate. This partnership represents a pivotal step toward developing a sustainable event security model that keeps pace with Dubai’s global ambitions and enhances its ability to host major events with confidence and efficiency.”
For his part, Abdulrahman Obaid Abu Al Shawareb, Executive Vice President – Protocol and Security at Dubai World Trade Centre, said:
“The Memorandum of Understanding with the Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) reflects Dubai World Trade Centre’s commitment to supporting Dubai’s vision of cementing its position as one of the world’s safest and most prepared cities to host major international events, exhibitions, and conferences. This partnership represents an important strategic step to strengthen the security and safety ecosystem through unifying efforts, exchanging expertise, and applying global best practices, in line with the rapid growth of the events sector in the Emirate. At Dubai World Trade Centre, we take pride in our pivotal role in providing an integrated, safe, and advanced environment that supports the success of events and enhances the confidence of organizers, participants, and visitors alike.”