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MyDefence Communication and International Golden Group enter strategic partnership to offer Counter UAS systems in the United Arab Emirates

MyDefence and IGG representatives during the UMEX SimTex 2020 show in Abu Dhabi

Aalborg, Denmark and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), August, 2020 – Danish company MyDefence Communication (MyDefence) and UAE company International Golden Group (IGG) have signed an agreement that makes IGG the authorized sales partner of MyDefence, thus enabling the provision of Counter UAS products and systems from MyDefence to the UAE market. With a state-of-the-art portfolio of Counter UAS products and systems, IGG will be able to offer their clients in the Emirates extensive protection and mitigation against rogue drones.

: THE EDITORIAL TEAM; International Security, Safety & Strategic Defence; Posted On Monday, 07 September 2020 10:42

Chief Executive - Ian Todd announces departure from the SIA

As a result of significant changes in personal circumstances, SIA Chief Executive Ian Todd has today announced his decision to leave the role on 16 October 2020.

Speaking about his departure Ian said: "It has been an honour and a privilege to lead the SIA over the past 18 months and I am proud of what we have achieved together, particularly rising to the challenges of Covid-19. Whilst I am disappointed that I will not see our Corporate Plan through to completion, I remain positive that the foundations are strong and that I will be able to look back, in future, and see an even stronger organisation as a result. I would like to thank the Authority members and all staff for making my time at the SIA such a positive experience."

: THE EDITORIAL TEAM; Industry News; Posted On Monday, 07 September 2020 10:38

SIA launches consultation on top-up training for door supervisors and security guards

The SIA is changing the qualifications needed for an SIA licence. This follows a review of the licence-linked qualifications.

Today (Wednesday, 02 September 2020) the Security Industry Authority (SIA) is launching a public consultation on top-up training for SIA-licensed door supervisors and security guards.

The top-up training for door supervisors and security guards will include key elements of the new content that the SIA is introducing to licence-linked qualifications in April 2021.

The SIA has developed top-up training to make sure current Door Supervisor and Security Guard licence holders have the same basic skills and knowledge as new entrants achieving the updated qualifications.

: THE EDITORIAL TEAM; Industry News; Posted On Monday, 07 September 2020 10:34

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