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4–6 Apr 2028

ISNR Abu Dhabi

ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

ISNR Abu Dhabi venue
Dates
Tue, 4 April 2028 – Thu, 6 April 2028
Venue
ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Organizer
ADNEC Group (Capital Events), in association with the UAE Ministry of Interior
Cost
free
Scale
major
Recurrence
biennial
Format
On-site

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 exhibitors
Axis 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

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