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ETHIOPIA SECURITY AND SUPPORT SERVICES

Our security and emergency response coverage include Ethiopia’s largest cities and most popular tourist destinations including Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa, Gambela, Mek’ele Gondar, Awassa, the national parks, and many other destinations within the country.

When requiring immediate assistance for acts or threats of violence, personal health issues, vehicle accidents, political or social instability, natural disasters, or any other sources of friction and uncertainty or when the need for intelligence gathering arises, Al Thuraya Consultancy clients can contact us via there dedicated phone number or for new customer contact us via calling our 24-hour Global Operations and Communications Center (GOCC), and we will immediately assist with the necessary resources, including personal security, vehicles, and aircraft if necessary.

Our teams can provide a tailored solution to each client’s requirements.  We can provide different levels of protection and offer security trained drivers, bodyguards, and high or low-profile protection teams throughout the country.

For more details on our security services in Ethiopia contact us at [email protected] or call +357 22 000 404 to speak directly with an Al Thuraya Consultancy Security Services Specialist.

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Optimizing Guard Force with KPI Review

Cultural and Social Understanding as well as in-depth document review, basic threat assessment, and thorough walkthrough of all policies, procedures, protocols, facilities, and responsibilities.

Many of Al Thuraya Consultancy’s (ATC) clients employ a contract uniformed guard service or concierge service responsible for safeguarding people, property, and proprietary information. Since this is a tremendous responsibility for the provider, the program needs to have a routine inspection, assessment, and confirmation that your expectations are being met.

Social risk, threat environments, criminal targeting, industrial and corporate espionage, personnel, and tactics all change over time. Al Thuraya Consultancy specializes in ensuring your contracted providers are operating up to your standards, in concert with your threat environment and truly providing best-in-class service.

Al Thuraya Consultancy  Guard Force KPI Reviews consists of a first understanding of the cultural and social understanding in the country the security teams are deployed as well as in-depth document review, basic threat assessment, and thorough walkthrough of all policies, procedures, protocols, facilities, and responsibilities. It is to ensure known and reasonable threats are mitigated, concerns are adequately addressed, money is well spent, and your provider can surge in times of crisis as well as provide adequate protection in times of calm.

Al Thuraya Consultancy’s global experts understand what it takes to protect people, facilities, and sensitive information from harm and embarrassment. Let us put our experience to work for you and give you the peace of mind knowing that your equities are properly protected.

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Al Thuraya holdings Announcement

Dear Al Thuraya Holdings community and friends,

As the situation with the coronavirus quickly evolves, please know that we have taken proactive steps to protect our staff and partners, and the communities across the globe where we live and work. We have a team dedicated to our response during this challenging time, and we are taking guidance from the Centers for Disease Control, World Health Organization, and localities where we work.

As of this week, all of our offices around the globe are closed, with staff working through virtual means, except for our global operations centers. While work travel and major events are suspended, we are actively deploying other ways to make mission progress even during these uncertain times. We are shifting to virtual and digital platforms such as webinars. I would like to thank our companies, Ocho Energy and Al Thuraya Consultancy, for the delivery of crew vessels and logistical support on the coast of Mexico and continuing to support our oil and gas customers during this crisis. Big thanks to our offsite security teams in Egypt, Iraq, Nigeria, Mexico, Lebanon, Uganda, DRC, Libya, and Algeria who are on the frontline protecting our customers both on land and offshore.

The guidance is clear that “social distancing” helps slow the spread of this virus. As our team in Italy faced the first wave of COVID-19 outbreak we closed the office in February and supported our team in working from home as possible, while balancing the emerging needs of their families and communities.

This is a very difficult and uncertain time for everyone, but we are not losing sight of the importance of our work. We remain committed to help our global community build back better and remain dedicated to our mission of ensuring a clean, prosperous low-carbon energy future for the world. We hope you and yours are staying healthy and we look forward to better times for our continued work together.

Sincerely,

Michael J Padilla Pagan Payano

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A Global Strategic Partnership

Al Thuraya Holdings and James Barton at eLabs and eTravelSafety are pleased to announce we have entered into a global strategic partnership, combining Al Thuraya Holdings industry leading Human Risk Management consulting services with eTS and eTravelsaftey ’s world class strategy-led enterprise delivery and next-gen technology services. With technology playing an increasingly critical role in every aspect of security and risk industry, companies recognize that they need to accelerate the development of digital solutions to ensure they remain on the vanguard. The Al Thuraya Holdings and eTS labs and eTravelSaftey partnership brings together deep skills in business and technology strategy, on the ground insights, risk and travel management, product ideation, technology development and deployment, and organizational risk change management to help support clients through successful transformations or working in complex environments.

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A partnership between Al Thuraya Holdings (ATH) and Italy-based firm, G7 International

It is our pleasure to announce the partnership between Al Thuraya Holdings (ATH) and Italy-based firm, G7 International (https://www.g7international.com/) . Strategic organizations like ATH rely heavily on their subsidiary companies, partners and trusted advisors to help build strong and effective practices to support their customers globally. We are committed to promoting responsible business management, sustainable business models and ethical business practice. This partnership with G7 International is a great way for us to interact with businesses, entrepreneurs and government as it enables us to provide practical opportunities for innovation. Together, G7 International, ATH and its subsidiaries among which Al Thuraya Consultancy and ICESERVE24, is the sum of diverse expertise – bringing multiple perspectives and deep experience to bear on our clients’ behalf. Our expertise reflects our backgrounds as technologists, lawyers, investigators, cyber experts, strategy consultants, intelligence officers and a host of other professions. It is this combination that makes this partnership relevant and distinctive.

 

 

Annunciamo con grande entusiasmo la partnership tra il nostro gruppo Al Thuraya Holdings (ATH) e la società italiana G7 International (https://www.g7international.com/). Organizzazioni strategiche come ATH attribuiscono un enorme valore alle proprie realtà consociate, controllate, ai propri partners strategici e consulenti di fiducia, in quanto a veicolo indispensabile per poter supportare in modo efficace i propri clienti globalmente. Ci impegniamo sempre a promuovere e perseguire una gestione aziendale responsabile, modelli di business sostenibili e pratiche commerciali condotte all’insegna dell’etica. ATH, con le proprie consociate tra cui Al Thuraya Consultancy, ICESERVE24, insieme a G7 International, rappresentano la somma di competenze diversificate, e sono in grado di offrire molteplici prospettive e una profonda esperienza per i nostri clienti. La nostra esperienza riflette il nostro background internazonale di consulenti legali, tecnici, operatori umanitari, investigatori, esperti cyber, analisti ed ex funzionari dell’intelligence, e una miriade di altre professioni. Una combinazione che sancisce il carattere distintivo di questa partnership.

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ICETRAVEL360

Nicosia, Cyprus, February 4th, 2020 

In response to today’s increased business volume, business operations need to increasingly stay risk-resilient everywhere they operate if they are to stay successful.  ICESERVE24 and Al Thuraya Consultancy, in conjunction with Ludicrous Labs, are happy to announce the development of the Human Risk and Travel Management application, ICETRAVEL360.

Current Market

Many providers offer an out-of-box, already-made product to every business that seeks travel risk management solutions. The problem is that they inevitably use a subcontractor to perform the last mile or security operations on the ground,  and their data or intelligence is scraped from social media platforms – a clear sign that these companies have not invested time or resources in actually understanding the social risk or even having real  ground truth available to them.

6 of the top 8 Travel Risk Management, and what we consider Human Risk Management, companies use our services to deliver their on-the-ground services, making us the de-facto provider of Human Risk and Travel Management solutions.

Human Risk Management, the new path

It can be a complicated process to successfully implement a Travel Risk Management program.

Complicating the matter further is the reality that many providers today offer an assortment of services related to ensuring travel safety, cyber security or wellness without the experience or breadth to address your overall Travel Risk Management strategy.

From definition to delivery, ICESERVE24 and Al Thuraya Consultancy brings 15 years of expertise of living in, working in and establishing offices in the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, Russia and Asia. We offer our knowledge and understanding together in a complete package of technology, consultancy and physical solutions.

With the new ISO 31030 coming into effect in the next year, your Travel Risk Management program is no longer a simple plug-and-play. With ICETRAVEL360, you can rely on one supplier, a genuinely integrated approach, and the most time and cost-efficient solution to meet your obligations.

ICETRAVEL360 includes:

  • Trip Authorization – In addition to traditional policy-related applications, Trip Authorization can be used to ensure trips booked to any location as well as high-risk destinations are approved prior to travel and relevant parties are informed about the travel plans.
  • Essential Tracking & Alerts – Allows travel managers to easily track travellers, expatriates and company assets and the events that could impact their safety or travel plans. Also sends travellers important alerts prior to travel and text messages en route so they can plan appropriately and make good decisions throughout the journey.
  • Interactive Communications – Uses two-way text messaging to communicate post-incident with all potentially impacted travellers. Employs automated workflows to ensure they are safe and tracks those who don’t respond for appropriate follow up.
  • High-Risk Tracking & Response – Includes a variety of premium services to enhance the standard of care, catering to high-risk situations and the protection of high-profile individuals. Features mobile device tracking, expert assistance services and specialist support anywhere in the world.
  • Advisory Services – For clients that look for a comprehensive review of their Travel Risk Management program against market and internal best practices Includes insight into social risk or journey management plans
  • Interactive and Augmented Reality training (AR) – We focus on bitesize, easy-to-learn modules from our Travel Academy, as well as customized training for your unique needs
  • Virtual Assistance Capability – Speak with our intuitive Travel Risk Manager, Charlie

ICETRAVEL360 was designed in line with ISO 313030 to ensure you’re fulfilling your duty of care.

About ICESERVE24™

ICESERVE24™, a subsidiary of Al Thuraya Holdings, is a strategic risk advisory firm. We specialise in hostile and complex environments and anticipate evolving security challenges in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Eurasia and North and South America. We gather, validate and examine critical information in order to proactively mitigate clients’ risks. At ICESERVE24, we believe that our information cycle must be led by depth, meaning and core understanding. We live at a time of wealth of data, but poverty of insight – and we are here to change that.

 

About Al Thuraya Consultancy™

We are a premiere global risk consultancy that is committed to helping your organization operate in a secure, complaint and resilient in a time of ever-changing connectivity and risk. Through social understanding, insight, intelligence and technology, we help you seize opportunities while remaining secure, aware and resilient. When a crises and complex issues arise, we support small and medium-sized national and international companies on their journey to greater security, connectivity, resilience and compliance  

About Ludicrous Labs

Ludicrous Labs is a technology development laboratory devoted to a simple mission – you dream it, we build it. With over 25 years of tech and software development at their disposal, Ludicrous Labs are on hand to execute projects of any scope, from the simple to the frankly ludicrous.

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Dear friends, customers, associates, and partners,

Kindly be aware that it has come to our attention that a group of individuals is fraudulently presenting themselves as representatives, owners, employees, and executives of the Al Thuraya Holdings group of companies, misusing company materials, logos, presentations, and information, in order to solicit funds.

We have taken swift action and we are confident the relevant
authorities will address the issue promptly. Meanwhile, If you have been
contacted and/or approached by any individual claiming to be representing the
Al Thuraya group of companies, and you have questions or concerns you may
contact us at [email protected]
. You can visit our company page at www.althurayaholdings.com
or visit www.althurayainc.com, for
more information on our locations, projects, and management team.

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Our CEO named to the ASIS International Regional Vice President for Region 12c

We’re pleased to announce that Al Thuraya Consultancy Chairman and CEO Michael Padilla Pagan Payano, MBA, MS, has been named to the ASIS International Regional Vice President for Region 12c.

ASIS International was Founded in 1955, ASIS International is a global community of security practitioners, each of whom has a role in the protection of assets – people, property, and/or information.

ASIS International members represent virtually every industry in the public and private sectors, and organizations of all sizes. From entry-level managers to CSOs to CEOs, from security veterans to consultants and those transitioning from law enforcement or the military, the ASIS community is global and diverse.

About Author: Al Thuraya Consultancy

Founded in 2006, Al Thuraya Consultancy is one of the largest privately-owned security companies based in Africa and Middle East with security professionals working domestically and around the world through foreign regional joint ventures and strategic partnerships. A proven leader in the security and protective services Industry, Al Thuraya Consultancy is headquartered in Nicoisa Cyprus and has offices throughout the Europe, United States of America, Latin America, Africa and Middle East and resources servicing over 100 countries https://althurayainc.com/about-us/

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Acquisition of Al Thuraya Academy to Al Thuraya Consultancy

Nicosia, Cyprus;  September 12, 2019 – Al Thuraya Academy, one of the longest-running and most successful security and risk management training companies in the Middle east, has announced Al Thuraya Consultancy Ltd, a global strategic advisory and risk management firm, will acquire the academy to accelerate access to technology education that will power the future in training in Risk Management. The partnership will prepare workforces of tomorrow by uniting Al Thuraya Academy’s mission to transform individuals, communities, and economies through access to education with Al Thuraya Consultancy’s goal of providing innovative and diverse learning services in the communities we work within to mitigate Social Risk. As a result, both companies will expand its skills-to-employment offerings to enrich lives and communities of the future.

As part of the acquisition, Al Thuraya Academy will maintain its operating model, purpose, values, and leadership but change it brand while offering its leading immersive programs in development, Corporate Security and Risk Management, localized Security guard trainings, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.

About Al Thuraya Consultancy

Al Thuraya Consultancy was opened in 2006 by Michael J Padilla Pagan Payano who opted to devote is past military training to provide a different type of Risk Management solutions by leveraging the understanding of social risk and how it is the main driver to the current environment. Al Thuraya Consultancy, known as a global strategic advisory and risk management firm, supports businesses, government agencies, and non-profit organizations perform at their best while operating in the world’s most challenging environments. Our focus is on providing solutions that transform the way you approach working in emerging markets through expertise, industry knowledge, and country insights.

We Are Problem Solvers

At Al Thuraya Consultancy our goal is to deliver unmatched advisory services in strategy, risk mitigation, and operations management. We partner with companies, governments, and non-profits to enhance their operations by developing innovative solutions tailored to their individual requirements. Our unique ability to combine local knowledge with global best practices results in transformative outcomes necessary for a dynamic world.

Global Standards and Local Solutions

We understand the unique requirements that come with operating in dynamic and high-risk markets because we live and work where we operate. Our global team and local staff pride themselves on integrating client needs with country and region-specific factors to deliver optimal outcomes regardless of environment.

Al Thuraya Consultancy – New Home
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Our CEO as a speaker at 9th ASIS International Middle East Security Conference


ASIS International has announced that Mr. Michael J Padilla Pagan Payano, CEO of Al Thuraya Holdings (ATH), will be speaking at the 9th ASIS International Middle East Security conference which will be held in the Kingdom of Bahrain on 4-6 November 2019. Mr. Payano will be speaking on the program of Transport and Critical Infrastructure section. The topic will address a customer who is in an exploration and production company in Egypt and how social risk – even the threat of it — is quickly becoming the number one source of disorder and disruption for our modern world. From civil unrest to the aftermath of any disaster, social risk is quickly becoming one of the greatest threats to the public and private sector worldwide. However, for as large a threat as it is, the spread of social risk is still largely misunderstood, misrepresented, and at times neglected in conventional risk management – leaving governments, societies, and businesses deeply vulnerable to its adverse consequences.

The theme of the conference will be “Industrial Revolution 4.0 Enabling Security” and will feature over high-level educational sessions for and by international security experts. Around 500 senior security professionals, corporate executives, consultants, architects and law enforcement officials are expected to participate.

Michael for the past 30 years or so has been involved with high-octane, high-performance and elite teams operating within a sphere of uncertainty, a world of ever changing, ever evolving situations; a place where plans and objectives can change in an instant, where unpredictable circumstances require immediate action, where setbacks are common place, where injuries are frequent and where cerebral stamina always wins the day and so we built these companies to understand and assess the unpredictable and make it predictable.

Our companies’ goal is to support our customers in uncovering the various identity layers across race, religion, gender and other demographics, in any socioeconomic or geopolitical condition. Our goal has been to pinpoint the dominant identity within a population or specific target group, identify the underlying social tensions that drive instability, and inform the development of effective narratives and engagement strategies that resonate with the greatest segments of a population or demographic group. When applied to complex social problems, our analysis delivers effective solutions.