MEPLEX UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Event dates to be announced shortly INTRODUCTION MEPLEX is a unique specialist forum designed to facilitate business in the Middle East law enforcement market by providing a comprehensive interface between international suppliers and their professional counterparts in the region's security agencies. Held under the patronage of H.H. General Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, UAE Minister of Defence and Head of Dubai Police and Security, the event demonstrates the commitment of Dubai Police to play a leadership role in the regional and international drive to combat rising international crime and terrorism. The event is held at Dubai Police Academy, one of the world's leading centres of excellence in all aspects of law enforcement theory and practice. In particular, the Academy stands at the technological forefront in the research, development and promotion of state-of-the-art policing and security systems throughout the region - and MEPLEX is positioned to enhance that role. Fully supported by Dubai Police, Meplex is more than a conventional trade show, combining a trade exhibition, related workshops and live demonstrations. Furthermore, a conference runs concurrently with the event. The concept behind this four-part approach is to provide an interactive forum allowing regional security agencies and police forces to view the latest equipment and services at the exhibition, watch this equipment being demonstrated, test them during the event workshops and exchange information with experts on major issues and developments in the conference.