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Saleis said SIRA was formed by the Dubai Government with a wider remit than the Department of Protective
Systems (DPS) it replaces, continuing all the licensing and regulatory functions held by DPS, but broadening its
work further into research and development.
He added: “The agency will more actively monitor service providers and set new general policies in Dubai’s
security industry.” Calendar of Events
“It will also set down the specifications and standards which must be followed, and has the ability to update
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these as required, without the need to pass fresh legislation on each occasion that a revision is required,” he
added.
Saleis said SIRA’s Law No.12 repeals Law No. 24 (2008) regarding security services providers, but the current
technical regulations provisions of Law No. 24 remain in force and are currently being reviewed and updated.
He added: “The key element of the powers granted to SIRA is that such regulations can be amended without
recourse to primary legislation. This will make the process of adapting to progress in technology more nimble and
timely where necessary.”
The SIRA Forum takes place on the final day of Intersec 2017, the world’s largest trade fair for the security,
safety, and fire protection industries, which runs from January 22 to 24.
“Intersec is the largest gathering of security professionals across the Gulf and Middle East region,” added Saleis.
“It makes perfect sense to use this opportunity to explain the changes being made to showcase the new
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expanded role of SIRA and to allow industry professionals to ask questions
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to discuss SIRA representatives.”
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The three-day Intersec conference programme is supported by the Dubai Police and the Dubai Civil Defence,
offering delegates an interactive platform to meet, network with, and hear from regional and international experts
in fire safety, commercial and cyber security, emergency response, crisis management and infrastructure
protection.
Ahmed Pauwels, CEO of Intersec’s organiser Messe Frankfurt Middle East, said: “The conference line-up has
always been a big drawcard and attracts wide interest among the regional safety and security communities.”
“With the SIRA Forum leading the way, it will once again feature key topics and focus on latest developments,
regulations, innovative solutions, regional and international case studies on security challenges and improvement
opportunities that exist across the region,” he added. – TradeArabia News Service
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