INTERSEC, the Middle East Security Exhibition in Dubai

The Exhibition Value of INTERSEC Dubai

• The World’s Largest and Most Influential Industry Event for Security, Fire Protection, and Occupational Safety: Organized by Messe Frankfurt, INTERSEC has been held annually since its inception in 1999, making it the largest and most influential specialized trade show in the global security, fire protection, and occupational safety sectors. Backed by strong support from government bodies such as the UAE Ministry of Economy and the Dubai Police, the event is widely recognized within the industry as a leading indicator of global security sector trends and a central business platform for the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia markets.
• A One-Stop Showcase Covering the Entire Industry Chain: The exhibition encompasses five core segments—commercial security and perimeter protection, fire safety and rescue, cybersecurity, homeland security and policing, and health and safety. From AI cameras, solar-powered cameras, and infrared thermal imaging devices to smart access control systems, burglar alarms, and drone systems, as well as personal protective equipment and smart city solutions, exhibitors can engage in comprehensive interactions—from technology demonstrations and brand exposure to business negotiations—within a single venue.
• Precise Access to Core Buyers and Decision-Makers in the Global Security Industry: In 2025, the event will bring together 1,200 exhibitors from 61 countries and attract 47,300 professional visitors from 142 nations. Attendees include procurement decision-makers from government security agencies, heads of security departments at major corporations, system integrators, distributors, and engineering contractors—covering all key purchasing channels. Additionally, more than 50 international experts, including senior officials from Interpol and the Abu Dhabi Police, will participate in concurrent conferences, enabling exhibitors to directly connect with some of the most influential and financially robust customer groups across the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, and beyond.
• Unique Value for Chinese Enterprises—A Strategic Engine for Expanding into the Middle East and African Markets: Demand for security, fire protection, and occupational safety products continues to grow across the Middle East. As the region’s commercial and logistics hub, Dubai serves as a gateway to a market of 1.5 billion consumers spanning the Gulf Cooperation Council, Africa, and South Asia. INTERSEC provides Chinese companies with a pivotal platform to enter these markets, connect with international clients, and showcase their own brands. In 2025, over 300 Chinese enterprises are expected to participate, highlighting cutting-edge offerings such as AI cameras, solar-powered cameras, infrared thermal imaging devices, drones, smart access control systems, burglar alarms, smart locks, and fire‑fighting emergency products. Companies like Skyworth Digital have participated continuously for several years, leveraging the event to deepen their presence in the Middle Eastern consumer‑oriented security market.
• A Vanguard for Technological Innovation and Industry Trends: At the show, AI‑driven security solutions, facial recognition and multimodal biometric technologies, low‑power 4G devices, ultra‑dark‑light cameras, and drone‑based anti‑drone systems have emerged as key highlights. In 2026, the event will focus on facial biometrics, with Iris ID unveiling an iris‑and‑face fusion authentication solution, HID introducing the Amico facial biometric reader, and Suprema launching the BioStation 3 Max—a next‑generation access control terminal. For the first time in 2025, INTERSEC will host the Intersec Policing Conference and the CISO Business Briefing, exploring前沿 topics such as AI‑powered investigations, predictive policing, and quantum‑based crime prevention.
• Deep Connections Between High‑End Forums and Industry Resources: Concurrent with the exhibition, four flagship conferences will take place—the Intersec Policing Conference, the Fire & Rescue Conference, the Security Leaders’ Summit, and the CISO Business Briefing—featuring expert presentations from organizations such as Interpol, the Abu Dhabi Police, and the Singapore Police Force. The INTERSEC Awards recognize outstanding achievements in security and fire protection, receiving 1,421 entries from over 30 countries in 2025. Exhibitors can use this platform to gain insights into industry trends, access government resources, and enhance their brand’s professional image.
• Dubai’s Strategic Location and Industrial Advantages: As a globally significant commercial and logistics hub, Dubai boasts world‑class exhibition facilities and a free‑port policy. Leveraging its strategic position as the innovation center for the Middle East’s security industry, INTERSEC offers exhibitors a powerful platform to connect with markets across the Gulf Cooperation Council, Africa, South Asia, and beyond.