Enhanced international collaboration required in major event security
Andrew Cooke – Director Security Operations With the growing influence of technology and the increasing security challenges facing host and bidding nations, a leading Safety and Security expert from the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) highlighted today the need for enhanced international collaboration and information sharing at a global level between sports and countries... Read More
Enhanced international collaboration required in major event security: ICSS expert at Soccerex Asia
6 December 2016: With the growing influence of technology and the increasing security challenges facing host and bidding nations, a leading Safety and Security expert from the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) highlighted today the need for enhanced international collaboration and information sharing at a global level between sports and countries in major event... Read More
Save the Dream Calls for Prolonged Olympic Truce during NASDAQ MarketSite Ceremony
01Media ReleasesMedia ReleasesIn what was a symbolic moment to mark International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, Save the Dream had the honour of ringing the closing bell to signal the close of trade at the NASDAQ Stock Market and used to platform in Times Square, New York City to call on countries to... Read More
Protecting Sport Integrity is a shared and collective responsibility: ICSS Chairman
29 November 2016: ICSS Chairman, Mohammed Hanzab, spoke at the 14th Council of Europe Conference of Ministers Responsible for Sport today and highlighted how protecting the integrity of sport is a shared responsibility and one that all organisations and individuals working across the sports industry can collectively contribute to. Bringing together Ministers responsible for Sport,... Read More
Sport is a common language that unites cultures and breaks down barriers in society
Mohammed Hanzab, Founder of Save the Dream and Chairman of the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), today highlighted the importance of using sport as a powerful tool to unite young people from different cultures and backgrounds, as well as the diplomatic role it can play in promoting peace and humanity around the world. Speaking... Read More
Save the Dream launches new Global Pact for business to promote sport values
Save the Dream, an initiative of the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) in partnership with the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) and supported by Ooredoo as its technology partners, has launched the Global Pact for Sport to engage and encourage the international business world to promote the practice of sport and its social values within... Read More
Major Sporting Event – Challenges Ahead
Andrew Cooke – Director Security Operations “The challenge of securing major sport events has never been greater or more complex, particularly with the growing focus on budgets and cost-effectiveness of major sport events, as well as the growing influence of technology at sport venues and stadia” Read full article
“Integration is the key to success in sport safety and security”: ICSS expert at Milipol Qatar 2016
A leading Safety and Security expert from the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) spoke at MilipolQatar 2016, the leading event dedicated to homeland security in the Middle East, and encouraged host cities and nations of major international sport events to develop a more integrated, coordinated approach to their safety and security planning. Speaking on... Read More
Qatar Charity and ICSS sign partnership to strengthen sport values
Hanzab: Qatar Charity has benefited the lives of many young people. ICSS and Save the Dream stands ready to further inspire people and communities through sport. Qatar Charity has announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), under the framework of its “Save a Dream” initiative, to help... Read More
ICSS President delivers keynote speech at UNAOC-Turkic Council Conference
In a key-note speech given to governments and policy makers, International Centre for Sport Security President Mohammed Hanzab highlighted the power of sport in combatting violent extremism, outlining the importance of using sport as a tool to empower and educate youth and in preventing the radicalisation of young people. Speaking at an international conference convened... Read More