UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Tuesday, at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, with participants of the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR Abu Dhabi 2024).

The exhibition is organised by ADNEC Group in cooperation with the UAE Ministry of Interior, in strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi Police GHQ and academic partnership with Rabdan Academy.

During the meeting, His Highness extended a warm welcome to the guests, wishing them success in their participation at the exhibition and conference. He expressed his hope that the event would achieve practical outcomes and solutions that enhance cooperation among various entities to address security challenges and risks, ensuring comprehensive security locally, regionally, and internationally, UAE national news agency WAM reported.

The delegation praised the UAE’s organisation of ISNR Abu Dhabi 2024, held on 21-23 May under the theme ‘Accelerating Transformation in the National Security Ecosystem.’ They highlighted the event’s significance as a global platform that brings together national security and cybersecurity experts with stakeholders from both the public and private sectors to discuss challenges and developments in the field, propose innovative solutions, forge partnerships, and strengthen cooperation among leading global companies in various future-oriented sectors related to sustainable security.

The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi; H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation; H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; H.H. Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO); H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; and a number of officials.

Earlier, Lt. General H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, inaugurated the eighth and largest edition of the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR Abu Dhabi 2024) and its accompanying conference on Tuesday, amid a large official presence of international guests and local and regional officials.

“The UAE, with the vision of wise leadership, continues to host the largest international events, consolidating its advanced position and good international reputation. Abu Dhabi’s hosting of ISNR 2024, amid wide international participation, embodies the distinguished position that the UAE has reached as an international destination. It brings together the cultures and experiences of the world on a civilised platform for dialogue, convergence, and exchange of best practices for the benefit and enhancement of the security of societies around the world,” H.H. said.

He further explained that the exhibition reflects the UAE’s high capabilities in facing global challenges and combating cyber-attacks to protect societal security and secure infrastructure and vital facilities. This confirms that the UAE is one of the safest countries, thanks to the wise leadership's directives to achieve the highest standards of security and safety and to build capabilities to address the challenges posed by the integration of artificial intelligence technologies and applications in all areas of life.

After the official opening ceremony, His Highness toured the corridors of the international exhibition. He and his official guests were briefed in a number of national and international pavilions on the latest solutions and technologies in maintaining national security, enhancing cybersecurity, and improving prevention and civil protection.

His Highness also visited the ISNR Startup Zone supported by the Khalifa Fund, which included 15 startups, showcasing their most prominent projects and technical technologies.

During the opening ceremony of the ISNR 2024, His Highness and the attendees watched a captivating show entitled “The Take Down,” presented by the UAE Ministry of Interior. This performance included a detailed security scenario, demonstrating the UAE’s efforts, under its wise leadership, to enhance security, community prevention, and civil protection.