In the Crusader period (12-13 centuries) here was the center of Royal Cathena Quarter, the probable site of the Court of Khan which judged on the matters of maritime security and commerce.
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Entries from December 2008
Maritime Security Court in Acco
December 15th, 2008 · No Comments
Tags: Emerging Technology · Maritime Security
Hajj: Saudi National Security on High Alert
December 15th, 2008 · No Comments
Saudi authorities deploy about 100,000 of Saudi Security Force troops to secure Hajj festivities on unprecedented earlier level. This year Hajj has attracted more than 3 million pilgrims. About 1,730,000 of foreign pilgrims come to Mecca in December 2008, the record number of Muslim pilgrims coming from outside to Saudi Arabia for the most important [...]
Tags: Homeland Security
Maritime Security Market on Rise
December 1st, 2008 · No Comments
Waterways and ports are absolutely important to both international security and national defense, and in the wake of Mumbai terror attack and recent increased pirate activity their security has become a major concern. Seaports and waterways are vulnerable due to their large area, combination of water and land perimeter, intensive ship traffic, and close proximity [...]
Tags: Emerging Technology · Maritime Security
