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7 February 2025
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Intersec 2025 sets new benchmark for global safety and security, Dubai, UAE
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A record number of exhibitors representing 61 countries have participated in the 26th edition of Intersec, the largest business event in the world that maps the future of security, safety and fire protection. Held from 14 to 16 January 2025 in Dubai in the UAE, the event took up 61 000sqm of space at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), a 20 percent increase from the previous year.
Under the auspices of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the event, which ended last month, drew 47 300 visitors from 142 countries and featured state-of-the-art technologies and vital solutions in five major areas: Homeland Security and Policing, Cyber Security, Safety and Health, Fire and Rescue and Commercial and Perimeter Security. The show's theme was "Mapping the Future of Security, Safety and Fire Protection."
Specialised conferences like the Fire and Rescue Conference covered topics like AI-driven fire prediction and video-based detection systems.
Among the new features, this year was the successful opening of the two-day Intersec Policing Conference, which brought together more than fifty knowledgeable speakers. Discussions covered a wide range of subjects, including the future of road safety, proactive and productive policing, strategic automation in policing, drone operations and quantum-led crime. Senior law enforcement officials from the Abu Dhabi Police, INTERPOL, the Metropolitan Police and the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit were among them.
The top Chief Information Security Officers (CISO) in the area were also invited to the CISO Business Briefing, which was successfully launched while examining the main information security trends, threats, and opportunities. The opening keynote speaker was H.E. Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity, UAE Government.
The annual awardsThe Intersec 2025 Awards, which recognised excellence in 16 diverse categories, highlighted the industry's innovation and unwavering commitment. The UAE secured notable wins in categories such as the Fire Safety Excellence Project – Middle East and Africa, the Fire Safety Innovation Award and the highly anticipated Women Trailblazers in Security/Fire Safety Award.
This year’s awards attracted a record-breaking 1 421 entries from more than 30 countries, reflecting the dynamic growth of the global safety and security sector. The UAE’s stellar performance included standout wins from organisations including Dubai Civil Defense, Dubai Municipality, Ministry of Interior, Emirates Safety Laboratory LLC, NAFFCO, Luxury Owners Association Management Company LLC (LOAMS), Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), and Drydocks World, affirming the nation's drive to foster homegrown talent and innovation in collaboration with international expertise.
The Outstanding Fire Safety Team Award was claimed by both Drydocks World and Luxury Owners Association Management Company LLC (LOAMS), while the Rising Star Award for Emirati Talent went to Lt. Col. Dr. Humaid AL Ali, General Command of Civil Defense, Ministry of Interior, United Arab Emirates, whose exceptional contributions to the industry have set a benchmark for future professionals.
Meanwhile, the Cyber Hub of the Year Award was jointly presented to CultureAI for their Human Risk Management Platform and Hive Pro for their Uni5 Xposure Threat Exposure Management Platform.
The 2025 edition of the Intersec Awards introduced three new categories, each designed to reflect the rapidly evolving landscape of safety and security: Excellence in Testing, Evaluation and Certification Award, CISO of the Year Award and Consulting Leadership in Fire Safety, Security, and Cybersecurity Award.
In its debut year, the CISO of the Year Award was presented to Harrison Nnaji, Group Chief Information Security Officer, First Bank of Nigeria, for significantly enhancing the bank's cybersecurity posture, protecting sensitive information and ensuring the trust of customers and stakeholders.
The Excellence in Testing, Evaluation and Certification Award recognised Emirates Safety Laboratory LLC for their transformative contributions to fire safety in the MENA region.
Meanwhile, the Consulting Leadership in Fire Safety, Security and Cybersecurity Award was awarded to PwC Middle East for their contribution to creating safe, secure and efficient environments.
Several long-standing categories also recognised trailblazing achievements in security, safety and fire protection. The Excellence in Fire Safety Award went to Detectortesters for the Testifire XTR2 while the Outstanding Safety Solutions Award was awarded to De Wipe for their decontamination wipes proven to eliminate harmful toxins from the skin.
The Fire Safety Excellence Project – Middle East and Africa accolade was claimed by Dubai Civil Defense for their global fire reduction initiative and the Outstanding Commercial Security Solutions Award recognised Seagate Technology for Mozaic 3+ hard drive platform.
Meanwhile, the Premier Homeland Security Solutions Award was presented to Sensortec for the 320MP Panoramic Camera making the video surveillance of vast areas more effective.
The Exemplary Perimeter Security Solutions Award went to Fiber Sensys Inc for their EchoPoint EP9300™ Series long-range intrusion detection sensors while the Security Project of the Year - Middle East and Africa recognised Red Sea Global for the Red Sea and AMAALA Security Interoperability and Resilience project, ensuring interoperability and resilience for both projects in the face of a changing security environment.
The Outstanding Security Team Award recognised the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), and the Women Trailblazers in Security and Fire Safety Award celebrated Dr. Naseem Rafee, Chief Executive Officer of the Environment, Health and Safety Agency at Dubai Municipality, as one of the foremost health and safety leaders in the region.
Finally, in a special award announced during the awards ceremony, the Fire Safety Innovation Award was awarded to NAFFCO for their Falcon 6 firefighting and rescue vehicle.
The exhibition's ground-breaking collaboration with Ignyte, which resulted in the opening of the Intersec Startup Arena, was another first. It gave startups a chance to present their innovative ideas and solutions to a group of government officials, business executives and elite investors, opening doors for them to secure investment, mentorship and strategic alliances.
ASIS International, Firestop Contractors International Association (FCIA), Gallagher, Sharjah Civil Defence, NAFFCO, Abu Dhabi Civil Defence, Nordon, Saudi Sicli and UXE Security Solutions were among the companies that signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) during the three-day event held by Intersec 2025.
Several industry leaders were honoured at the 4th annual Intersec Awards, which honour people, groups and organisations for establishing new benchmarks for excellence in vital sectors.
Winners on the evening included Dubai Civil Defence, NAFFCO, Dubai Municipality, Ministry of Interior, Emirates Safety Laboratory LLC and the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA).
Wajahat Hussain, show manager, Messe Frankfurt Middle East, said, “The team and I are thrilled to have welcomed an unprecedented gathering of industry professionals from around the world. Intersec has once again proven to be the premier platform where global leaders, innovators and experts converge to exchange knowledge, forge partnerships, and explore cutting-edge advancements that are shaping the future of safety, security and fire protection.
“Surpassing previous exhibitor records is a testament to Intersec’s growing influence and its pivotal role in driving forward-thinking solutions for a safer, more secure world. This milestone underscores our commitment to fostering collaboration, showcasing pioneering technologies and setting new benchmarks for excellence in this critically important industry.”
Intersec 2026 will take place from 12 to 14 January 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Source: Intersec
Under the auspices of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the event, which ended last month, drew 47 300 visitors from 142 countries and featured state-of-the-art technologies and vital solutions in five major areas: Homeland Security and Policing, Cyber Security, Safety and Health, Fire and Rescue and Commercial and Perimeter Security. The show's theme was "Mapping the Future of Security, Safety and Fire Protection."
Specialised conferences like the Fire and Rescue Conference covered topics like AI-driven fire prediction and video-based detection systems.
Among the new features, this year was the successful opening of the two-day Intersec Policing Conference, which brought together more than fifty knowledgeable speakers. Discussions covered a wide range of subjects, including the future of road safety, proactive and productive policing, strategic automation in policing, drone operations and quantum-led crime. Senior law enforcement officials from the Abu Dhabi Police, INTERPOL, the Metropolitan Police and the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit were among them.
The top Chief Information Security Officers (CISO) in the area were also invited to the CISO Business Briefing, which was successfully launched while examining the main information security trends, threats, and opportunities. The opening keynote speaker was H.E. Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity, UAE Government.
The annual awardsThe Intersec 2025 Awards, which recognised excellence in 16 diverse categories, highlighted the industry's innovation and unwavering commitment. The UAE secured notable wins in categories such as the Fire Safety Excellence Project – Middle East and Africa, the Fire Safety Innovation Award and the highly anticipated Women Trailblazers in Security/Fire Safety Award.
This year’s awards attracted a record-breaking 1 421 entries from more than 30 countries, reflecting the dynamic growth of the global safety and security sector. The UAE’s stellar performance included standout wins from organisations including Dubai Civil Defense, Dubai Municipality, Ministry of Interior, Emirates Safety Laboratory LLC, NAFFCO, Luxury Owners Association Management Company LLC (LOAMS), Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), and Drydocks World, affirming the nation's drive to foster homegrown talent and innovation in collaboration with international expertise.
The Outstanding Fire Safety Team Award was claimed by both Drydocks World and Luxury Owners Association Management Company LLC (LOAMS), while the Rising Star Award for Emirati Talent went to Lt. Col. Dr. Humaid AL Ali, General Command of Civil Defense, Ministry of Interior, United Arab Emirates, whose exceptional contributions to the industry have set a benchmark for future professionals.
Meanwhile, the Cyber Hub of the Year Award was jointly presented to CultureAI for their Human Risk Management Platform and Hive Pro for their Uni5 Xposure Threat Exposure Management Platform.
The 2025 edition of the Intersec Awards introduced three new categories, each designed to reflect the rapidly evolving landscape of safety and security: Excellence in Testing, Evaluation and Certification Award, CISO of the Year Award and Consulting Leadership in Fire Safety, Security, and Cybersecurity Award.
In its debut year, the CISO of the Year Award was presented to Harrison Nnaji, Group Chief Information Security Officer, First Bank of Nigeria, for significantly enhancing the bank's cybersecurity posture, protecting sensitive information and ensuring the trust of customers and stakeholders.
The Excellence in Testing, Evaluation and Certification Award recognised Emirates Safety Laboratory LLC for their transformative contributions to fire safety in the MENA region.
Meanwhile, the Consulting Leadership in Fire Safety, Security and Cybersecurity Award was awarded to PwC Middle East for their contribution to creating safe, secure and efficient environments.
Several long-standing categories also recognised trailblazing achievements in security, safety and fire protection. The Excellence in Fire Safety Award went to Detectortesters for the Testifire XTR2 while the Outstanding Safety Solutions Award was awarded to De Wipe for their decontamination wipes proven to eliminate harmful toxins from the skin.
The Fire Safety Excellence Project – Middle East and Africa accolade was claimed by Dubai Civil Defense for their global fire reduction initiative and the Outstanding Commercial Security Solutions Award recognised Seagate Technology for Mozaic 3+ hard drive platform.
Meanwhile, the Premier Homeland Security Solutions Award was presented to Sensortec for the 320MP Panoramic Camera making the video surveillance of vast areas more effective.
The Exemplary Perimeter Security Solutions Award went to Fiber Sensys Inc for their EchoPoint EP9300™ Series long-range intrusion detection sensors while the Security Project of the Year - Middle East and Africa recognised Red Sea Global for the Red Sea and AMAALA Security Interoperability and Resilience project, ensuring interoperability and resilience for both projects in the face of a changing security environment.
The Outstanding Security Team Award recognised the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), and the Women Trailblazers in Security and Fire Safety Award celebrated Dr. Naseem Rafee, Chief Executive Officer of the Environment, Health and Safety Agency at Dubai Municipality, as one of the foremost health and safety leaders in the region.
Finally, in a special award announced during the awards ceremony, the Fire Safety Innovation Award was awarded to NAFFCO for their Falcon 6 firefighting and rescue vehicle.
The exhibition's ground-breaking collaboration with Ignyte, which resulted in the opening of the Intersec Startup Arena, was another first. It gave startups a chance to present their innovative ideas and solutions to a group of government officials, business executives and elite investors, opening doors for them to secure investment, mentorship and strategic alliances.
ASIS International, Firestop Contractors International Association (FCIA), Gallagher, Sharjah Civil Defence, NAFFCO, Abu Dhabi Civil Defence, Nordon, Saudi Sicli and UXE Security Solutions were among the companies that signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) during the three-day event held by Intersec 2025.
Several industry leaders were honoured at the 4th annual Intersec Awards, which honour people, groups and organisations for establishing new benchmarks for excellence in vital sectors.
Winners on the evening included Dubai Civil Defence, NAFFCO, Dubai Municipality, Ministry of Interior, Emirates Safety Laboratory LLC and the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA).
Wajahat Hussain, show manager, Messe Frankfurt Middle East, said, “The team and I are thrilled to have welcomed an unprecedented gathering of industry professionals from around the world. Intersec has once again proven to be the premier platform where global leaders, innovators and experts converge to exchange knowledge, forge partnerships, and explore cutting-edge advancements that are shaping the future of safety, security and fire protection.
“Surpassing previous exhibitor records is a testament to Intersec’s growing influence and its pivotal role in driving forward-thinking solutions for a safer, more secure world. This milestone underscores our commitment to fostering collaboration, showcasing pioneering technologies and setting new benchmarks for excellence in this critically important industry.”
Intersec 2026 will take place from 12 to 14 January 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Source: Intersec
