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ASIS International · Dubai Chapter 250

Where security leaders connect, learn & lead.

Since 2005, the UAE’s home for security professionals — education, certification and a network that spans the public and private sectors.

180+Active members
86ASIS certifications held
150+Organisations represented
2005Founded in Dubai

Who we are

The heart of the UAE's professional security community.

As part of the global ASIS International network, we empower individuals and organisations through education, certification and connection.

Joining ASIS Dubai means more than a membership — it’s a trusted platform for growth, with exclusive tools, a powerful network and the knowledge to stay ahead in a complex world.

ASIS Dubai Chapter at Intersec 2024ASIS Dubai event hosted at Unilever
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Why join

Connect, learn and grow with ASIS International.

Three reasons security professionals across the UAE choose the Dubai Chapter.

A01

Professional growth

Exclusive resources, globally recognised certifications and insights from industry leaders.

A02

Powerful networking

Connect with peers, mentors and experts across the public and private sectors.

A03

Cutting-edge knowledge

Thought leadership on physical security, cybersecurity, crisis management and more.

Certification

The global benchmarks of security excellence.

59 of our members hold 86 ASIS certifications — 42 CPP, 31 PSP, 12 PCI and 1 APP — and 20 earned theirs in 2026. Our weekly study groups help you join them.

CPP®

Certified Protection Professional

The gold standard for security management professionals.

PSP®

Physical Security Professional

Threat assessment, risk analysis and integrated physical security.

PCI®

Professional Certified Investigator

Case management, evidence collection and investigative reporting.

APP®

Associate Protection Professional

The launchpad for early-career security professionals.

Join a study groupWeekly sessions, relaxed and collaborative — open to all chapter members.

Programs

Building the next generation of security leaders.

Mentorship

Learn from those who've led.

Experienced leaders guiding emerging professionals through one-to-one mentoring.

Women in Security

Connect, support, promote.

A community championing women across the security profession in the UAE.

Moments

Life at the chapter.

ASIS Dubai Chapter at Intersec 2024Intersec 2024
ASIS Dubai event hosted with Axis CommunicationsHosted by Axis
ASIS Dubai event in Al BarshaAl Barsha
CPP study groupCPP study group

Showreel

Watch the chapter in action.

ISJ – Leaders in Security 2024

Steering committee

The people behind the chapter.

John Cowling
John CowlingCPP, PCI · Chairman
Yacine Benamane
Yacine BenamaneCPP · Vice Chairman
Stéphane Jacob
Stéphane JacobSecretary · Communication
Leon Hendricks
Leon HendricksCPP, PCI, PSP · LEA Liaison
Phillip Johnson
Phillip JohnsonPSP · Mentor
Raakhi Dhawan
Raakhi DhawanWomen in Security Lead
Yogesh Arora
Yogesh AroraCPP · Master at Arms

Our sponsors

Backed by industry leaders.

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Axis Communications logo
Bosch logo
Ejadah logo
Marriott logo
Restrata logo
Transguard Group logo
Media & event partner ISJ Leaders in Security 2025

Ready to grow your security career?

Join 180+ security professionals in the UAE and get access to certification support, events and a global network.

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