Organized by IQPC, the Summit will take place on 20-22 October, 2014 at the Beach Rotana Hotel, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
This platform will allow participants to discuss the latest strategies, developments and technological advancements for enhancing SAR capabilities in the Middle East region.
The summit will cover current challenges that SAR organisations are facing:
- Increasing coordination and interoperability of SAR operations
- Rapid response during operations to ensure lives are saved
- International cooperation for effective mass rescue missions
- Integrating RCCs into existing emergency response structures
- Optimising regional RCCs for more standardised and global communication
The objective is to develop, promote and share best practices with like-minded professionals engaged in SAR operations. The summit will also showcase success stories and, most importantly, provide opportunities for collaboration and cooperation between stakeholders.
Featured Speakers include:
- Lt. Col. Mohammed Al Ansari, Head of SAR, Abu Dhabi Police
- Chris Smart, SERE Instructor, UAE Armed Forces
- Lt. Col. Ove Urup-Madsen, Head of International Cooperation, Royal Danish Air Force
- Brian Day, ICAO HQ Technical Officer (Ret.)
