Intersec Dubai, the world’s leading exhibition for security, safety, and fire protection, returns for its landmark 27th edition from January 12–14, 2026, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Recognised globally as the most influential platform for advancing physical and digital security, the event is set to welcome more than 1,400 exhibitors and over 50,000 visitors, reflecting record global demand for next-generation safety technologies.
With an expanded show floor of 67,000 square metres, Intersec 2026 will bring together government leaders, technology innovators, integrators, and security professionals from more than 60 countries, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global hub for security innovation and smart-city transformation.
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the event continues to receive strong support from Dubai Civil Defence, SIRA, Dubai Municipality, the UAE Cyber Security Council, and DESC. This alignment with national priorities underscores the UAE’s commitment to building safer, smarter, and more resilient cities—an ambition that resonates strongly with the global security industry.
As the region undergoes rapid infrastructure expansion, from giga-projects to critical national assets, Intersec has become the strategic venue where global technology leaders unveil their most advanced solutions.
Among the companies shaping the conversation this year is Genetec Inc., whose Regional Director for the Middle East, Turkey & Africa, Firas Jadalla, emphasises the event’s importance in addressing the region’s evolving security needs. He explains that Genetec will introduce a suite of cutting-edge innovations, including the latest version of Security Centre SaaS with intrusion management, the new Genetec Cloudlink 210 appliance, and major advancements in AI-powered analytics and cloud-managed security.
Jadalla notes that these technologies are designed to support the Middle East’s rapid infrastructure growth and smart-city ambitions, particularly in safeguarding critical assets such as oil and gas facilities, mega-projects, and tourism hubs. He highlights that Intersec enables Genetec to connect with key decision-makers and lead the conversation on building safer, smarter cities, especially as physical security evolves into a strategic business function that requires greater intelligence, integration, and resilience.
Motorola Solutions is also set to make a significant impact at Intersec 2026. Pedro Simoes, CVP Sales Video Security & Access Control, explains that the company will showcase new generative AI capabilities designed to help security operators work more efficiently and protect their environments more proactively. He highlights the assisted video feature in Avigilon Unity, which allows security teams to define specific events—such as liquid spills or blocked fire exits—and receive real-time alerts. Additionally, the new generative AI chatbot in Avigilon Alta Access enables teams to manage complex configurations through natural language interaction.
Simoes emphasises that Intersec is a strategic platform because it brings together leaders in enterprise security and public safety, enabling collaboration across sectors such as healthcare, utilities, critical infrastructure, and law enforcement. He notes that Motorola Solutions’ unified ecosystem of critical communications, AI-powered video security, and command-centre software will play a vital role in enhancing incident awareness and augmenting human decision-making in the years ahead.
Milestone Systems, a global leader in open-platform video management software, is also preparing major announcements for Intersec 2026. Louise Bou Rached, Director for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa, reveals that the company will unveil the latest release of XProtect, featuring significant advancements in system performance, analytics integration, and next-generation device support. She explains that Milestone will also showcase real-time video intelligence capabilities designed to deliver deeper situational awareness across sectors such as transportation, hospitality, and urban safety. Bou Rached emphasises that Intersec Dubai is a critical platform because it brings together end users, consultants, integrators, OEMs, and government stakeholders, offering direct access to the decision-makers driving the next phase of security projects across the GCC.
She notes that Milestone’s vision for the future of security goes far beyond monitoring, evolving into an intelligent infrastructure layer that connects video, data, and AI to transform how organisations protect people, assets, and operations. She adds that the company is introducing new health-monitoring and managed-services capabilities to support predictive maintenance and ensure uninterrupted operations, reflecting the region’s shift toward hybrid architectures, cyber resilience, and data-driven security strategies.
Rudie Opperman, Regional Manager, Engineering & Training for MEA at Axis Communications, highlights the company’s strong commitment to innovation as it prepares for Intersec Dubai 2026. He emphasises Axis’s focus on unified, intelligent and cyber‑secure solutions designed to meet the region’s rapidly evolving security and safety needs. At the event, Axis will unveil advancements in smart traffic management, stadium and critical‑infrastructure protection, including next‑generation thermal imaging, radar and fusion‑camera technologies. T
he company will also showcase its expanded IP audio portfolio and IoT‑driven air‑quality sensing solutions. Opperman underscores Intersec’s strategic importance as a hub for collaboration, customer engagement and industry leadership—especially as Axis marks 20 years in the UAE—reinforcing its vision for a smarter, safer and more sustainable future across MEA.
Sam Cherif, Senior Director and Head of the Middle East at HID, highlights the company’s forward‑looking identity and access innovations ahead of Intersec 2026. HID will showcase its HID Amico Biometric Facial Recognition Readers through a live speed‑gate demo, illustrating how fast, contactless authentication enhances both security and user flow in high‑traffic environments. The company will also emphasize its mobile‑first strategy with HID Mobile Access, now seamlessly integrated with Apple Wallet and Google Wallet, supported by next‑generation Mercury and HID Aero Controllers featuring secure boot and advanced cybersecurity.
Cherif underscores Intersec Dubai’s strategic value as a hub for engaging regional leaders and accelerating digital identity adoption. Looking ahead, he sees HID shaping a unified, cyber‑resilient identity ecosystem built on biometrics, mobile credentials, and interoperable architectures—strengthened by strong regional presence and partner enablement to support the Middle East’s ambitious digital‑security vision.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will also play a prominent role at Intersec 2026. Mike Brunzell, Vice President of Global Business Development, explains that NFPA will unveil major enhancements to NFPA LiNK, the organisation’s digital platform that provides safety professionals with access to more than 300 codes and standards. The new tools will allow users to interact with content more intuitively, improving their ability to organise, apply, and collaborate around safety requirements across increasingly complex projects.
Brunzell highlights that Intersec Dubai is a strategic venue because it brings together key decision-makers involved in the GCC’s rapid infrastructure growth, enabling NFPA to advance fire, life, and electrical safety at scale. He notes that as safety and resilience challenges grow more complex, organisations will increasingly rely on trusted frameworks such as the NFPA Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem, which supports regional partnerships and knowledge-sharing aligned with the Middle East’s ambitious development goals.
As Intersec 2026 prepares to open its doors, the event stands at the intersection of technology innovation, public-safety transformation, and regional infrastructure growth. With global leaders unveiling next-generation solutions in AI, cloud, analytics, video intelligence, access control, and fire safety, the exhibition is set to shape the future of security across the Middle East and beyond. The convergence of industry expertise, government leadership, and cutting-edge technology positions Intersec Dubai as the definitive platform for building safer, smarter, and more resilient societies.
