Why it matters
ISNR is the primary procurement and business-development gateway for the GCC national-security market, giving exhibitors direct access to government buyers, ministry delegations, and law-enforcement decision-makers who shape multi-year security budgets. The event's rapid growth — 49% visitor increase and 19% more exhibitors in 2026 — signals accelerating regional security spending, particularly in AI, surveillance, and cyber. SMEs make up 20% of exhibitors, making it one of the few MENA security platforms where emerging companies can compete alongside primes for government contracts.
About
ISNR Abu Dhabi (International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience) is the Middle East and North Africa's leading biennial trade exhibition dedicated to national security, cybersecurity, and civil defence. Held under the patronage of the UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, it brings together government agencies, law enforcement bodies, technology companies, and supply-chain stakeholders across eight security sectors. The event is co-organised with the UAE Ministry of Interior and in strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, and is complemented by a high-level conference programme, the Abu Dhabi Global Sustainable Security Summit, and innovation competitions including a cybersecurity hackathon.
Market intel
Moderate pricinghigh confidence
ISNR 2026 was the largest edition in the event's history, with 253 exhibitors and 37,434 visitors — a 49% attendance surge over 2024. The show spans eight security sectors and is anchored by strong UAE government participation, including the Ministry of Interior and Abu Dhabi Police as strategic partners. Confirmed technology exhibitors included Axis Communications, Milestone Systems, Dell Technologies, Motorola Solutions, and Honeywell, alongside a significant UAE national-company presence (60% of floor).
Notable exhibitorsAxis CommunicationsMilestone SystemsDell TechnologiesIpsotekMotorola SolutionsHoneywellUAE Cybersecurity CouncilRabdan Academy
AI-researched Wed, 2 September 2026. Estimates from public sources. Verify with the organizer.
Topics
CyberISR & SensorsAIC2 / Battle ManagementSoldier Systems
Who it's for
PrimesSMEsStartupsInstitutions