His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and Borders Security Council, today opened the 27th edition of Intersec, the world’s leading exhibition for security, safety and fire protection. The event, being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, runs until 14 January.
This year’s edition brings together more than 1,200 exhibitors from over 60 countries and is expected to welcome over 50,000 visitors from around the world. Intersec 2026 features an extensive agenda of conferences and events with the participation of more than 250 experts and speakers, while the exhibition spans approximately 65,000 square metres, underlining the scale of international participation.
His Highness was accompanied during his visit by Lieutenant General Expert Rashid Thani Al Matrooshi, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Civil Defence; Dr. Abdulla Busenad, Director General of Dubai Customs; His Excellency Lieutenant General Awad Hader Al Muhairi, Vice President of Dubai’s State Security Department; His Excellency Mishal Julfar, CEO of Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services; and His Excellency Khalifa Ibrahim Al-Sleis, CEO of the Security Industry Regulatory Authority (SIRA).
His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said that the organisation of Intersec reflects Dubai’s status as a leading global hub for the development of advanced security and safety ecosystems, providing a specialised platform that brings together government and private sector entities, decision-makers and global experts to showcase the latest technologies and solutions in this vital sector.
His Highness said: “Intersec has become one of the world’s leading platforms dedicated to security and safety, and the scale of international participation reflects the growing confidence in Dubai’s ability to host major global events that help shape the future of key sectors through an environment that supports innovation and knowledge exchange.
His Highness added: “The rapid evolution of security, safety and emergency response technologies requires constant integration between innovation, institutional readiness and practical application. Dubai is committed to reinforcing this approach by organising exhibitions that bring together global expertise, helping to strengthen community security and enhance the efficiency of safety systems in line with the highest international standards.”
