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12–14 Jan 2027

Intersec Global

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Intersec Global venue
Dates
Tue, 12 January 2027 – Thu, 14 January 2027
Venue
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Organizer
Messe Frankfurt Middle East GmbH
Cost
free
Scale
global
Recurrence
annual
Format
On-site

Market intel

High pricinghigh confidence

The 2026 edition was the largest and most internationally diverse on record, with 82% of exhibitors coming from international markets and a 60/40 domestic-to-international visitor split.

  • The show unveiled the new 'Intersec Global' brand identity, signalling its evolution into a connected worldwide platform beyond the Dubai flagship.
  • Visitor buying intent metrics (83% procurement-involved, average forecast spend of USD 596K per visitor) position it as a high-value commercial event for suppliers targeting MENA government and enterprise security budgets.
Notable exhibitors
HikvisionMotorola SolutionsHoneywellRobert Bosch (Keniventi)HanwhaGenetecNAFFCOTP-Link

AI-researched Wed, 2 September 2026. Estimates from public sources. Verify with the organizer.

Why it matters

With over 44,000 trade visitors and 1,180+ exhibitors from 56 countries at the 2026 edition, Intersec Global is the single largest commercial gateway to the fast-growing MENA security and safety market, projected to reach USD 150.5 bn by 2030.

  • Some 83% of visitors are involved in purchasing or procurement decisions, and 50% attend with active buying intent, making it a high-conversion environment for both primes and SMEs seeking regional distribution or government contracts.
  • The event's direct backing from Dubai Civil Defence, SIRA, and the UAE Cyber Security Council gives exhibitors rare face-time with the regulators and procurement authorities that shape regional standards and tenders.

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About

Intersec Global is the world's leading annual trade exhibition and conference for security, safety, and fire protection, held each January at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

  • Now in its 28th edition, the event spans five product domains — National Security & Law Enforcement, Cybersecurity & Resilience, Surveillance & Physical Security, Fire Rescue & Emergency Response, and Safety & Wellbeing — drawing exhibitors and buyers from across the globe.
  • The show runs a parallel programme of up to 14 specialist conferences covering topics from passive fire codes to control room operations and cyber resilience.
  • Organised by Messe Frankfurt Middle East and held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, it serves as the flagship of the broader Intersec Global network.

Topics

CyberISR & SensorsC2 / Battle ManagementSoldier SystemsDual-use

Who it's for

PrimesSMEsStartupsInstitutions

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