29 November 2011

The company is the platinum sponsor of ACI Airport Exchange 2011 Exhibition

Securitas UAE, part of Securitas - the market leader in security services across the globe, has carved a niche with its value added security solutions tailored to specific industry demands in the UAE. The company today offers its world-class expertise in security solutions in the country.

The company currently enjoys a quality customer base, and its portfolio is well diversified across customer segments between the public and private sectors, offering services across a variety of industries, ranging from UAE governments, airports, shopping malls, banks, hotels and hospitals among others.

Among the services on offer within the UAE are specialized guarding, mobile services, monitoring, systems maintenance and installation, and consulting with a core objective of protecting homes, workplaces and communities. The company is using its knowhow across over nearly 50 countries, applying internationally-recognized best practices in the sector and tailoring the solutions to the local needs of the UAE market.

In a step which reinforces its commitment to the UAE market, Securitas also announced that its the Platinum Sponsor of ACI Airport Exchange 2011 exhibition, which is currently under way in Abu Dhabi. The three-day industry event for the airport sector, being organized at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre [ADNEC] will continue till November 30, 2011.

The sponsorship of the leading exhibition and conference, which has brought together over 100 speakers and influential people from around the globe, is set to reinforce the market reputation of Securitas in the vital airport sector, which forms a major chunk of its security portfolio.

"The UAE is fast evolving as the hub for business, retail and tourism, with a wide spectrum of attractions and avenues on offer. As the country continues its frenetic pace of development across sectors, the need for security mechanism is also growing correspondingly. So, whether it is the offices, malls, leisure destinations or homes, there is an inherent potential for world-class security solutions; and Securitas is the perfect fit in this requirements. As on date, Securitas offers industry-best, trained staff and the latest technology to our employees within the UAE," said Gaetan Desclee, Country President of Securitas UAE.

He added added: "We feel that Securitas is integral to the airport sector, considering our huge presence in airport security in the UAE and across the globe. Naturally, sponsoring the Airport Exchange exhibition in Abu Dhabi is in synergy with our business strategy. The exhibition is one of the most important annual events in the sector and we are happy to be a part of this as sponsor, and a great opportunity to showcase our expertise in the sector."

Securitas services a wide range of customers, offering innovative services in a variety of industries and customer segments. The size of the customers varies from the 'shop on the corner' to global multi-billion industries, and employs 295,000 people in 49 countries in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

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