Service Overview - Middle East

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Executive Bodyguards Securing Key Assets in the Middle East

With our highly experienced and thoroughly European trained bodyguards and extensive local knowledge - we are fully equipped to provide a top-of-the-range bodyguard service covering the entire Middle East. We specialize in transcontinental Bodyguard Services, high-end Executive Protection, and Armed Escort Services.

As a European owned and managed, highly trained and well equipped bodyguard agency, with field office in Lebanon, we assure the security of our clients. In addition, we also provide armed guards for tactical transports of individuals around the Middle East.

Protective research is an integral component of all our operations. Bodyguards and specialists assigned to conduct protective research evaluate information regarding individuals or groups who may pose a threat to our clients. These officers maintain a 24-hour operation to coordinate protection-related information. If you have any further questions on our bodyguard services in the Middle East, do not hesitate to contact our local office in Beirut.

Bodyguard Services in the Middle East
bodyguard iraqWe provide physical protection to diplomats, businessmen, individuals and families visiting Middle East. In general, permanent clients have details of bodyguards assigned to them, whereas temporary visitors are provided bodyguards on assignment from one of our local field offices.

The protection of a visitor to the Middle East is comprehensive and goes well beyond surrounding the individual with well armed bodyguards. We will not only provide a highly professional European quality of bodyguard service, but a tailor-made complete protective solution based on our local knowledge. Our bodyguard services are offered either as high profile or low profile (non visible) to suit client needs, threat profile and other tactical preferences.

We pick you up at any location and safely bring you to your hotel or destination of your choice. Bodyguards on assignment, drivers and vehicles will be at visitors' disposal throughout the entire visit, providing safety, comfort and excellent security to guarantee the best possible experience while visiting the Middle East.

As part of the mission of preventing an incident before it occurs while our clients visits the Middle East, we rely on careful advance work and threat assessments developed to identify potential risks to our clients. Advances in technology and our nationwide network will provide for a safe and comfortable visit.

No longer can one rely solely on human resources and physical barriers in designing a security plan; We also addresses the role and inherent vulnerabilities of critical infrastructures, potential terrorist activities and up to date regional problem reports upon which dynamic security plans are built.

All our bodyguards have high moral standards and outstanding social skills. Each bodyguard is thoroughly trained in a wide variety of tactical, protective and security related skills including, but not limited to, countermeasures to surveillance, counter kidnapping, first aid and protocol by the world renowned ISA Academy® in Europe. All armed bodyguards are in addition to this certified in the use of tactical firearms and hold firearm safety certificates.

Protective Visits in the Middle East - Personal Security Detail (PSD)
bodyguards afghanistanIn general, for protective visits, personnel travel in advance and conduct site surveys, which assess needs for manpower, equipment, hospitals, rescue, other public services and evacuation routes for emergencies.

Before our client arrives at any high risk areas in the Middle East, a chief bodyguard adviser coordinates all resources relevant to the visit. Intelligence is processed and options are outlined.

Prior to the arrival, checkpoints are established and on seatrain occasions access to secured areas will be limited. During protective visits, ISA and local forces form our national support network, including the local police, will be working in close proximity to receive up to date intelligence on the current local situation.

Our Tactical Operations Support Group acts as the communication centre for all operational activities, monitors emergencies and keeps all participants in contact with one another, constant threat analysis, coordinating travel, reservations, hotels and everything else related to the visit making it a pleasant, relaxing, comfortable and safe time for our clients.

Protective Escorts in the Middle East
professional bodyguard Middle EastThe current security climate in certain hot zones presents challenges for those seeking to conduct business within these regions. It has become more important than ever to protect executive assets by providing them with the best threat mitigation available. We provide an excellent flexibility and competency to operate within a wide range of hot zones.

We provide the highest quality of bodyguard services and personal security details (PSDs) in the Middle East. ISA has successfully escorted individuals, personnel and goods in the world's most hostile environments including, but not limited to, Afghanistan, Colombia, DR Congo, Iraq, Nigeria, Sri Lanka and throughout South East Asia.

ISA Field Offices


Europe Sweden - Stockholm
+46 8 559 239 70
infodesk@intersec.org


America USA - Washington D.C.
+1 202 470 2505
america@intersec.org


Asia Singapore - Singapore
+65 634 577 91
asia@intersec.org


Asia Philippines - Manila
+63 9063 065 093
infodesk@intersec.org


Middle East Lebanon - Beirut
+961 303 4443
middle.east@intersec.org


Regional Safety Advisory Risk Barometer Middle East

Crime

The risk to tourists from petty or violent crime is low by international standards, though vehicle crime, robberies and bag snatching continues to be relatively high.

In addition there are increasing reports of armed robberies taking place in shared taxis (known as Service taxis) with passengers being robbed by either the driver or other passengers.

It is advIntersecble to only use taxis from recognised companies and to not use shared taxis or taxis hailed on the street. Normal precautions should be taken.

Terrorism

There is a high threat from terrorism in the Middle East. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers such as hotels and restaurants.

Previous terrorist attacks have taken various forms, including vehicle bombs, hand grenades and small, improvised bombs. There is a risk that Western interests may be targeted as well as areas where large numbers of people congregate. You are advised to maintain a high level of vigilance in public places, including tourist sites.

There has also been a number of attacks against UN troops and Westerners in the Middle East.

Kidnapping of Westerners visiting the Middle East remains a major problem.