The 24th edition of Intersec, the world’s biggest trade show for safety, security, and fire protection, begins at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), spanning over 48,000 square metres and spanning nine halls and the Trade Centre Arena. Under the patronage of Shaikh Mansoor bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the event will feature 800 exhibitors from Australia, the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, the Balkans, Russia, the Commonwealth of Independent States, North and South America, North and South Africa, Asia, Scandinavia, the United States, and the Indian Subcontinent.
The number of exhibitors will increase by 54% compared to 2022, with 180 newcomers to the exhibition. Ten of the 55 exhibitors will have their own national pavilions: Canada, China, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, South Africa, Singapore, Turkey, and the United Kingdom.
“This year’s show will feature some of the biggest industry names, alongside new entrants to the sector,” says Alex Nicholl, Show Director of event organiser Messe Frankfurt Middle East. “We have 42 newcomers from the Emirates this year, which means the UAE now accounts for 20% of our exhibitor profile. Saudi Arabian participants are up 20% too, while we have also seen particularly strong growth from India, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey, Iraq, Qatar, Nigeria, and Egypt.”, according to Gulf News. According to Nicholl, the growth is primarily due to positive industry forecasts, high demand for solutions to combat rising cybercrime, and strong international support from government and professional organisations such as the UAE Cybersecurity Council, Saudi Arabia’s National Security Services – SAFE, and Huawei.
From Tuesday to Thursday, the event will offer specific product demonstrations for commercial and perimeter security, homeland security, fire and rescue, safety and health, cybersecurity, and unique features, as well as a robust conference and knowledge-sharing programme.
