1st International Symposium on
Land and Maritime
Border Security and Safety
Challenges and Solutions
October 15-19, 2017
Hilton Hotel
Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
www.fg-mdm.org
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Under the patronage of
Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Naif Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud
Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior
Organized by
Saudi Border Guard
Ministry of Interior, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Border Guard
Location and Area
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia lies at the furthermost part of southwestern 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
Objectives
The 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 international levels focusing on developing counter-piracy strategies.
Venue
Our 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
Jeddah Fountain
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.
Abdul Raouf
Khalil Museum
Jeddah Aquarium
Old City
Mohammad Bin Naif
Maritime Academy
The General Directorate of Border Guard works directly under the
Ministry of Interior, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which is fully responsible 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 installations, monitoring sea pollution, and helping wildlife conservation
on land and sea.
Major Topics
The 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.
Program Highlights
Call for Abstracts
The 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 [email protected] and/or [email protected].
Only abstracts submitted online or through email will be considered. 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 submission 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.
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2017
Registration
Welcoming Reception
Opening Ceremony
Dinner
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2017
Registration
Keynote Presentations
Technical Presentations
Exhibition
Lunch
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2017
All accepted papers will be published in the Symposium Proceedings, on the Symposium website, and CD-ROM.
Registration
Keynote Presentations
For more information, please visit www.sbg-symposium.org or
contact:
Technical Presentations
Exhibition
Prof. Abu Nasser Khondaker
Co-Chairman, Scientific Committee
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
Box No. 227, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
Lunch
Telephone: +966 13 860 4581
Fax:
+966 13 860 4121
Email:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Key Dates
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Registration
Keynote Presentations
Technical Presentations
Exhibition
Lunch
Panel Discussions & Recommendations
April 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 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2017
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2017
Social Events
Exercise
Who Should Attend
Registration
• 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 organizations who play a vital role in security and safety of land and
maritime borders.
• Personnel having responsibilities for planning and risk analysis, 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.
Registration 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.
Exhibition
Participants at the exhibition will be given a special opportunity 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 Information
Language
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.
Scientific Committee
Chairman
Vice Admiral Awwad Eid Al-Aradi Al-Balawi
Saudi Border Guard
Liability Disclaimer
Co-Chairman
Prof. Abu Nasser Khondaker
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.
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
Members
Prof. Alaa M. Aoun Al-Barakati
King Abdulaziz University
Dr. Abdulaziz M. Al-Suwailem
Correspondence
King Abdullah University of Science & Technology
Dr. Abdurrahman Mohammed Al-Arfaj
King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy
Col. Dr. Ahmed M. M. Al-Ghamdi
King Fahd Security College
Col. Dr. Ali Mulhim
Saudi Border Guard
Captain Engr. Dr. Naif Hamdan Jaber Alharbi
Vice Admiral Awwad Eid Al-Aradi Al-Balawi
Chairman, Organizing Committee
Director General
Saudi Border Guard
Ministry of Interior
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Telephone:
Mobile: Email: Mohammad Bin Naif Maritime Academy
For updated information, please visit
www.sbg-symposium.org
+966 11 403 0700
+966 50 582 6276 • Fax: +966 11 403 0280
[email protected]