ASIS Qatar Chapter wins prestigious award at GSX 2024

The ASIS International Qatar Chapter has been awarded the ‘Outstanding Revitalized Chapter Award’ at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024 that took place in September in Orlando, Florida, US.

This award reflects the chapter’s efforts in aiming to make advancements to security standards and professional development in the region.

Ranjiv Abraham, CPP, Chapter Chair received the award; Abraham has been instrumental in revitalising the chapter in the past year.

Representing the ASIS International Qatar Chapter alongside Abrahams was:

• Dennis Shepp, CPP, CFE, Founding Chair of the Qatar Chapter
• Vitthal R. Teli, Vice Chair
• Farrukah Rahman, Chapter Officer
• Sami AlAjmi, Senior Regional Vice President, ASIS Middle East and Africa

Along with Abrahams, the collective leadership has played a pivotal role in driving the chapter’s success and creating a robust security community in Qatar.

Revitalisation

Although in recent years the ASIS Qatar Chapter has been relatively inactive, there has been a resurgence in its activity and engagement since its leadership from Ranjiv Abraham.

The chapter has organised a number of professional development programs, networking events and certification initiatives that have contributed to the growth of security professions within Qatar.

Abraham expressed his gratitude when receiving the award on behalf of the company and said: “This award is a testament to the hard work, passion and collaboration of our entire team and member.”

He added: “We have worked tirelessly to foster a culture of professional excellence and to create a strong network for security professionals in Qatar.”

International recognition

GSX is one of the world’s largest security conferences that attracts thousands of professionals from across the globe.

The recognition of ASIS Qatar Chapter at GSX highlights Qatar’s commitment to advancing security practices and knowledge-sharing to other security professionals.

Building stronger security

Receiving the award not only highlighted the chapter’s past achievements but also encouraged the future growth of the business.

The recognition the chapter received at GSX will encourage other chapters across the Middle East.

Dennis Shepp, who initially founded the chapter commented: “We are excited for the road ahead and look forward to continuing our efforts to build a stronger security industry in Qatar.”

Shepp has remained an integral part of the chapter’s resurgence.