A branch office of ST Electronics was established in Qatar in 2007. Singapore’s strong branding in Qatar helped to provide a good position. According to a news source in the Middle East, STET HLS was acknowledged by industry players as frontrunners in the field of ports and airport security in the emirate. After the beginning of a relationship with the Central Bank of Oman (CBO) in 2007, STET HLS was awarded a security solutions project in 2009 valued at about S$7m. As part of security-enhancement efforts, the CBO organized an awareness seminar in January 2010 in collaboration with STET HLS. In 2010, a branch office was established in Oman to maintain presence for projects and business development. STET HLS is a member of the Singapore Compact, an initiative offshoot from the United Nations Global Compact (UNCG) and a national society in promoting CSR in Singapore. The company works with various organizations to bring security awareness and advice to both the commercial and public sectors.