Over 52,000 visitors expected over the three-day event, marking a 10% growth from the previous year
Intersec 2025 Dubai was officially opened by HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and Border Security Council on 14 January.
The 26th edition of the event held at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) saw 1,200 exhibitors from 61 countries and over 52,000 visitors expected from more than 140 countries.,
Held under the theme ‘Mapping the Future of Security, Safety, and Fire Protection’, Intersec 2025 is the world’s leading platform where manufacturers and buyers in the security, safety, and fire protection industries meet and do business, the latest technology is unveiled, and thought leaders and innovators discuss future trends.
New features
“With the record-breaking scale and exciting new features in 2025, we are eager to see the transformative ideas and solutions that will emerge in the days ahead to shape a safer, more secure future,” commented Grant Tuchten, Portfolio Director, Intersec organiser Messe Frankfurt Middle East.
This year’s event covers an expansive 31,000 net square meters across 12 halls – an impressive 20% growth compared to the previous year.
Other highlights from the opening day included a keynote on workplace safety at the Safety & Health Conference, curated by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), while the Fire & Rescue Conference welcomed Lt. Col. Dr Essa Ahmed Al Mutawa, Chief AI Officer & Head of Monitoring & Inspection, Directorate General of Dubai Civil Defence and Major Engineer Ali Almadfaei, Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority, for their keynotes on the evolving trends in advancing fire protection and safety in the UAE.
