This is a best prospect industry sector for this country. Includes a market overview and trade data
Last Published: 8/15/2019

Overview
The safety and security sector, despite the slow-down the sector has experienced due to delays in a majority of construction and infrastructure projects, is still set to experience high levels of growth with the upcoming security requirements for the World Cup in 2022. U.S. exports continue to provide several technologies to the local market such as CCTV surveillance, fire panels, communication systems, and recent cyber-attacks (Al-Jazeera 2017, Qatar National Bank 2016, Qatar Foundation Social Media Accounts 2013, and RasGas 2012) continue to drive the government’s focus on boosting its offensive and defensive cyber-capabilities. The Ministry of Interior established a Cyber Security Committee to identify and determine the best technological and legal approach to ensure National Security and Cyber Defense. Q-CERT (Qatar’s Computer Emergency Response Team) since its establishment in 2006 is ranked as one of the leading centers of its kind in the region, most recently hosting the fifth regional Cyber Drill for Arab Countries, organized by the ITU-Arab Regional Cybersecurity Center (ARCC).

Like many other countries, Qatar wants to improve its national cyber defense infrastructure in the face of a growing network warfare threat. This creates several opportunities for U.S. technology firms specialized in the field of cyberwarfare and cyber defense.

Sub-Sector Best Prospects

  • CCTV Surveillance & Access control
  • Asset tracking
  • Chemical trace detection
  • Cyber Security
  • Forgery/ Fraud
  • Integrated security systems, Building management systems
  • Intrusion detection equipment
  • Perimeter protection
  • Protective barriers
  • Sports safety and security
  • Electronic safety and fire detection
  • Communications systems
  • Fire protection equipment and supplies
Opportunities
  • Ministry of Interior
  • Internal Security Forces
  • Civil Defense Authority
  • Communications Regulatory Authority
  • Ministry of Transportation and Communications
  • Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy

Web Resources
Ministry of Interior
Q-CERT

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Qatar Safety and Security Trade Development and Promotion