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1st International Symposium onLand and Maritime Border Security and SafetyChallenges and SolutionsOctober 15-19, 2017

Hilton HotelJeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Under the patronage of

HRH Prince Abdulaziz Bin Saud Bin Naif Bin Abdulaziz Al-SaudMinister of Interior

Organized bySaudi Border Guard

Ministry of Interior, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaLocation and Area

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia lies at the furthermost part of south-western Asia. It is bordered by the Arabian Gulf, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates and Qatar in the east; Red Sea in the west; Kuwait, Iraq and Jordan in the north; Yemen and Oman in the south. The Kingdom occupies about four fifths of the Arab Peninsula, with a total area of around 2,000,000 square kilometers.

Climate

The climate of Saudi Arabia varies from one region to another because of its diverse topographical features. The Kingdom is generally hot in summer and cold in winter. Major parts of the Kingdom usually receive scanty amounts of rain in winter and spring.

Temperature in Jeddah (Symposium Venue) ranges approximately between 25°C and 30°C during the month of October.

Currency

The currency of the Kingdom is the Saudi Arabian Riyal (SAR), which is divided into 100 Halalas. SAR is available in paper notes (five, ten, twenty, fifty, one hundred and five hundred Riyals) and Coins (one Riyal, fifty, twenty five, ten and five Halalas). The exchange rate is approximately 3.75 Saudi Arabian Riyals per one US dollar.

Weekend Holidays

Friday and Saturday

ObjectivesThe main objective of this Symposium is to provide a forum for the relevant authorities and global experts to promote knowledge and exchange ideas and information that will enhance land and maritime border security and safety at national, regional and inter-national levels focusing on developing counter-piracy strategies.

VenueOur event will be held in Jeddah, the spectacular Red Sea coastal

city known both for its rich history and incredibly rapid transformation to a modern urban center. Now approaching four million in population, Jeddah is Saudi Arabia’s second largest city. Jeddah is

famous for its lovely sea front. The city features landmarks such as the Jeddah Fountain, Abdul Raouf Khalil Museum, Old City district (featuring spectacular centuries old architecture), and Jeddah Aquarium. The Jeddah Flagpole is considered the tallest in the world. Jeddah truly has attractions for all.

Border GuardThe General Directorate of Border Guard works directly under the Ministry of Interior, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which is fully respon-sible for the security of the Kingdom’s land and maritime borders. The Border Guard traces its origin to monitoring centers for the Saudi Arabian Gulf coast established in 1331H (1912 G). The Headquarters of Border Guard is located in Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Nine other regional headquarters spread all over the Kingdom in various regions have also been established.The Border Guard is mainly responsible for the security control of Saudi Arabian borders on land and sea; security of the seaports and vessels services; navigational aids; smuggling prevention; early warning regarding any abnormal matters; and maritime search and rescue. Its other responsibilities include guarding key installa-tions, monitoring sea pollution, and helping wildlife conservation on land and sea.

Major TopicsThe Symposium will cover a wide range of topics related to the challenges and solutions for land and maritime boarder security and safety issues at national and international levels including, but not limited to the following:

• Fundamentals of Border Security and Safety – Concepts, Challenges and Solution Approaches at national and global perspectives.

• Security and safety of sea and land ports and protection of critical assets.

• Security and safety of land and maritime boarders – Towards an integrated solution.

• National, regional and international cooperation and its effectiveness to enhance border Security and Safety – Past, Present and Future.

• National and international legislations and law enforcement impacts on border crime management – Experience, Assessment and the Lessons Learned.

• The role of integrated technologies and advanced systems in achieving the border security and safety missions and improving performances.

• Management of maritime disasters and coordination of search and rescue (SR).

• Focused education and training programs to prepare qualified personnel with enhanced integrity, efficiency, and experience through gaining scientific and operational skills to face the challenges of border and national security and safety.

• Impacts of border safety and security on socio- economic development.

• Any other topic relevant to the wide spectrum of land and maritime border security issues including terrorism, piracy, smuggling and other crimes.

Jeddah Fountain

Abdul Raouf Khalil Museum

Jeddah Aquarium Old City Mohammad Bin Naif Maritime Academy

Program Highlights ❖ SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2017 Registration Welcoming Reception Opening Ceremony Dinner

❖ MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2017 Registration Keynote Presentations Technical Presentations Exhibition Lunch Keynote Presentations Technical Presentations ❖ TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2017 Registration Keynote Presentations Technical Presentations Exhibition Lunch Keynote Presentations Technical Presentations ❖ WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2017 Registration Keynote Presentations Technical Presentations Exhibition Lunch Keynote Presentations Technical Presentations Exercise Social Events Official Dinner ❖ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2017 Keynote Presentations Technical Presentations Exhibition Panel Discussions & Recommendations

Call for AbstractsThe Scientific Committee welcomes abstracts in English or Arabic on different topics in line with the Symposium Theme: A homeland that we don’t protect... we don’t deserve to live in it including the major topics.

Please submit your abstract online through the website (www.sbg-symposium.org) or email (attachment as MS Word document) to khondaker@sbg-symposium.org and/or nasserk@kfupm.edu.sa. Only abstracts submitted online or through email will be consid-ered. The maximum length of the abstract should not exceed 300 words.

The Scientific Committee reserves the right to accept or reject abstracts. The Committee may also allocate some abstracts as posters.

The authors of the accepted abstracts will be invited for sub- mission of full papers. The speakers of the papers that will be accepted for presentation may be supported by the Symposium organizers to attend and present their papers.

All accepted papers will be published in the Symposium Proceed-ings, on the Symposium website, and CD-ROM.

For more information, please visit www.sbg-symposium.org or contact:

Prof. Abu Nasser KhondakerCo-Chairman, Scientific CommitteeKing Fahd University of Petroleum & MineralsBox No. 227, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia

Telephone: +966 13 860 4581Fax: +966 13 860 4121Email: khondaker@sbg-symposium.org nasserk@kfupm.edu.sa

Key DatesApril 14, 2017 • Submission of Abstracts

May 12, 2017 • Abstract Acceptance Notification

July 14, 2017• Submission of Full Paper

August 04, 2017• Paper Acceptance Notification

September 15, 2017• Submission of Final Manuscripts

October 14, 2017• End of Online Registration

October 15, 2017 • Symposium Commences

RegistrationRegistration is free for all participants.

The interested participants are most welcome to register online through the Symposium website (www.sbg-symposium.org), preferably before October 14, 2017.

Non-GCC citizens who require entry visa should register before September 29, 2017.

ExhibitionParticipants at the exhibition will be given a special opportu-nity to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, display products of different organizations related to security and safety of land and maritime borders.For registration and further details please visit the website: www.sbg-symposium.org

General InformationLanguage

The Symposium will be conducted in Arabic and English with simultaneous interpretation.

Entry Visa

Participants who are non-GCC citizens and require a visa to enter the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia shall send a copy of the relevant pages of their passport directly to the Chairman of the Organizing Committee after confirmation of final acceptance of full paper and/or registration for participation.

Liability Disclaimer

In the event of only natural disasters, the General Directorate of Saudi Border Guard does not accept any kind of responsibility for any financial or other losses incurred by the delegates. The organizer will not take the responsibility for injured persons, or damage or any kind of loss of property occurring during the conference activities.

CorrespondenceVice Admiral Awwad Eid Al-Aradi Al-BalawiChairman, Organizing CommitteeDirector GeneralSaudi Border GuardMinistry of InteriorRiyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Telephone: +966 11 403 0700Mobile: +966 50 582 6276 • Fax: +966 11 403 0280Email: awwadaradi@sbg-symposium.org

Who Should Attend • Government institutions in charge of planning and setting

policy to develop security and safety of land and maritime borders.

• Local, regional and international agencies and administrators in government organizations responsible for security and safety of land and maritime borders.

• National and international non-governmental organiza-tions who play a vital role in security and safety of land and maritime borders.

• Personnel having responsibilities for planning and risk analy-sis, combating threats endanger the security and safety of land and maritime borders.

• Scientists, engineers, experts and academicians involved in research and development activities related to security and safety of land and maritime borders.

Scientific CommitteeChairmanVice Admiral Awwad Eid Al-Aradi Al-BalawiSaudi Border Guard

Co-ChairmanProf. Abu Nasser KhondakerKing Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

MembersProf. Alaa M. Aoun Al-BarakatiKing Abdulaziz University

Dr. Abdulaziz M. Al-SuwailemKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology

Dr. Abdurrahman Mohammed Al-ArfajKing Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy

Brig. Dr. Ahmed M. M. Al-GhamdiKing Fahd Security College

Col. Dr. Ali MulhimSaudi Border Guard

Captain Engr. Dr. Naif Hamdan Jaber AlharbiMohammad Bin Naif Maritime Academy

For updated information, please visitwww.sbg-symposium.org