Milipol Qatar 2026 Dates — Oct 26-28 Doha DECC | Security Exhibition Stand

Milipol Qatar 2026 takes place 26-28 October 2026 at Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), Qatar. Organised by Comexposium (also organisers of Milipol Paris) under the patronage of the Qatari Ministry of Interior, Milipol Qatar is the leading homeland security exhibition for the Gulf and Middle East region — the 2024 edition registered 280+ exhibitors from 40+ countries and 12,000+ trade visitors.

## Why Exhibit at Milipol Qatar 2026?

Qatar's homeland security and policing budget has expanded significantly post-2022 FIFA World Cup as part of long-term venue-protection and critical-infrastructure modernization commitments. Estimated current annual MoI procurement is USD 4-6 billion across police, border security, civil defence, traffic management, and cybersecurity systems. Qatar's National Vision 2030 strategy commits to continued security-sector modernization through the end of the decade.

Milipol Qatar provides direct access to:

• •Qatar Ministry of Interior (MoI) procurement leadership
• •Qatar State Security (Mukhabarat) representatives
• •Qatar Police, Civil Defence, Traffic Department leadership
• •Qatar General Directorate of Borders, Passports and Expatriates
• •General Authority of Customs Qatar
• •Hamad International Airport security operations
• •Lekhwiya (Qatar Internal Security Force) procurement
• •GCC neighbouring delegations: Saudi MoI, UAE Federal Police, Kuwait MoI, Bahrain Public Security, Oman ROP
• •Foreign primes with regional presence: Thales, Airbus Defence & Space, Leonardo Helicopters, Bell, Hensoldt, Indra, NEC, Hikvision
• •Cyber/IT security primes: Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Cisco Security, IBM Security, Trend Micro
• •Israeli surveillance + counter-drone primes attend through third-party intermediaries

Milipol Qatar product categories: police equipment, border surveillance, biometric identification, counter-drone, riot control, cyber security, forensic technology, traffic management systems, critical-infrastructure protection, anti-terror equipment.

## Exhibition Stand Solutions for Milipol Qatar 2026

Evreka Stand provides turnkey exhibition stand solutions for Milipol Qatar exhibitors. Three typical engagement formats:

• •OEM / National Champion custom stand — 100-300 m², integrated equipment mock-ups (vehicles, drones, surveillance systems), VIP MoI delegation hosting zone, demonstration meeting cabins. Typical budget €60,000-€160,000.
• •Tier-1 / Tier-2 supplier modular stand — 36-100 m², Maxima modular + product showcase + meeting cabin. Typical budget €18,000-€48,000.
• •National pavilion / sector-association pavilion — 100-400 m² coordinated multi-company pavilion. French (GICAT-organised), Turkish (SSB-aligned), Korean (DAPA), Israeli, US pavilions are Milipol Qatar regulars.

## International Exhibitor Logistics — Istanbul to Doha

Sealed-container sea freight Istanbul → Hamad Port (12-16 days) + truck to DECC (45-minute drive) is the standard path; sealed-container air freight via Hamad International Airport (DOH) is the fallback (4-6 days). Qatar Customs Authority accepts ATA Carnet for temporary import; controlled security equipment categories require Qatar MoI Trade Licensing Department pre-approval — typical processing 4-6 weeks. Visa: Turkish business passport holders receive visa-on-arrival for 30 days.

Hamad International Airport (DOH) is 25 km from Doha Exhibition and Convention Center — typical transit 25-30 minutes. DECC offers 26,000 m² indoor exhibition space + an outdoor demonstration area.

## Hall Structure at DECC

Milipol Qatar uses the full DECC footprint: - Halls 1-2 — Police, civil defence, traffic, riot control - Halls 3-4 — Border surveillance, biometrics, identification systems - Hall 5 — Cyber security, IT, communications - Outdoor display — Vehicles, counter-drone demos, surveillance platforms

Booth allocation typically closes 4-5 months before the show — by May-June 2026 for the October 2026 edition.

## Past Editions — Reference Data

• •Milipol Qatar 2024 (29-31 October 2024) — 280+ exhibitors, 40+ countries, 12,000+ visitors
• •Milipol Qatar 2022 (24-26 October 2022) — 220+ exhibitors (mid-cycle edition)
• •Milipol Qatar 2018 (29-31 October 2018) — 280+ exhibitors

## Booking Timeline

For a turnkey custom stand to open Day 1 of Milipol Qatar 2026 (26 October 2026):

• •May-June 2026 — Booth allocation confirmed with Comexposium + MoI Trade Licensing pre-approval submitted
• •June-July 2026 — Design brief + 3D concept + revisions (4-5 weeks)
• •August 2026 — Production at Istanbul facility (4-5 weeks)
• •Late September 2026 — Sea freight to Hamad Port (12-16 days) + MoI clearance documentation
• •Mid-October 2026 — On-site assembly + security equipment compliance sign-off
• •26 October 2026 — Show opens

## Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is Milipol Qatar 2026? 26-28 October 2026 at Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, Qatar. Biennial event.

How large is Milipol Qatar? 2024 edition: 280+ exhibitors from 40+ countries and 12,000+ trade visitors. Leading homeland security exhibition for the Gulf and Middle East region.

What MoI compliance documentation is required for security equipment? Qatar MoI Trade Licensing Department requires pre-approval for controlled security equipment categories (surveillance, biometric, communications interception, counter-drone). Documentation includes product specifications, end-user statement, country of origin, and intended use declaration. Typical processing 4-6 weeks pre-show. Evreka Stand coordinates submission but exporter retains responsibility for declaration accuracy.

What is the typical Milipol Qatar booth size and cost? Tier-2 modular 36-100 m² (€18-48K). Tier-1 custom-modular 50-150 m² (€35-90K). OEM flagship 100-300 m² (€60-160K). National pavilion 100-400 m².

Can Evreka Stand build a stand for Milipol Qatar 2026? Yes — turnkey design, build and on-site Doha installation through our regional team based in Doha. Strong Qatar network including past pavilion experience. Contact Evreka Stand for a written budget within 24 hours.