Intersec 2017, the worlds largest trade fair for security, safety, and fire protection, got underway at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre on Sunday, January 22.
The 19th edition of the annual tradeshow was opened by His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who was accompanied by senior government officials, organisers, and high-ranking representatives from the regional security industry.
Running for three days, the event features 1,304 exhibitors from 58 countries and this year is five percent larger than the previous edition, underscoring the opportunities in a regional security and fire safety market that will more than double in size over the next five years.
Intersec 2017 spreads over seven sections of Commercial Security, Fire & Rescue, Safety & Health, Homeland Security & Policing, Information Security, Smart Home & Building Automation, and Physical & Perimeter Security.
The international significance is emphasised by the presence of 13 country pavilions from Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Korea, Pakistan, Singapore, Taiwan, UK and the USA.
A three-day conference programme started with the Fire Safety Conference on the first day, where the Dubai Civil Defence announced the updated codes on UAE Fire Safety and Life Protection.