Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed opens Intersec

Intersec, the world's leading trade fair for safety, security and fire protection, kicked off in Dubai on Tuesday.

His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and Borders Security Council, inaugurated the 25th edition of the event, which runs until January 18 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

Intersec 2024 features more than 1,000 exhibitors from over 60 countries, a 20 per cent increase from 2023, highlighting its role as a crucial networking hub that brings together industry leaders and showcases cutting-edge technology.

During a tour of the event, Sheikh Mansoor visited the stands of several exhibitors. On the sidelines of the opening day’s programmes, he also honoured the winners of the first edition of the ‘Security Professionalism and Distinction Award.’

This award recognises excellence among private sector security personnel in the UAE and was launched with the support of the Security Industry Regulatory Agency.

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"Intersec 2024 is poised to shine a spotlight on innovation and digital security, uniting professionals worldwide to tackle the ever-evolving needs of our industry," said Grant Tuchten, Portfolio Director at Intersec organiser Messe Frankfurt Middle East.

Its lineup of programmes commenced with the exclusive Security Leaders' Summit (ISLS) exploring trends in sustainable security and combatting environmental crimes.

The Cyber Security Conference, hosted by the UAE Cybersecurity Council, opened with a keynote speech on enhancing national security through cybersecurity intelligence, while the Safety & Health Conference began with an update on the UAE Standard for Occupational Health and Safety Governance and Leadership.

The Fire and Rescue Conference hosted panel discussions on revolutionising fire prevention with data analytics and technology and advancing safety in energy storage.