Intersec is the international platform in the Gulf for security, safety and protection and as such will exhibit the latest technologies and apparatus in Commercial & IT Security, Homeland Security & Policing, Fire & Rescue and Health & Safety.

The Gulf region is one of the most challenging markets for the fire fighting, fire prevention and rescue industries worldwide. Major investments in infrastructure, construction and industry sectors help to continuously raise the bar for fire & safety, both on site and in commercial and residential buildings.

Ms. Victoria Lee, Senior Show Manager, Intersec trade fair and conference said: "We are very excited about this year's show which has attracted attention from regional key players and the international security industry. Some of our key exhibitors this year from leading companies and service providers from across the world include: Honeywell Middle East, Bosch, Panasonic, DuPont, UTC Fire & Security, Streit Group of Companies, Secutronic, Smiths Detection, Doo Technologies, Sperian Protection and Avon Barrier Company."

The exhibition will for the first time present an industry generated approach to trends, products and market news in the CCTV and IT Security industries as well as fire fighting, fire prevention and rescue. Leading experts will discuss the latest issues and trends in the open forums on Commercial Security and Fire, Safety & Policing which are free to attend for all trade visitors.

Intersec provides a diversified industry and exhibitor structure with all relevant areas of security and safety being covered in one place at one time. The exhibition is the meeting point for experts with insights on the latest technologies. It hosts top-class experts who possess global industry knowledge.

Ms Lee added: "This year's event has some great added features such as the free to attend open forums, the live demo areas and an exciting and exhilarating championship where firefighters from the UAE and other countries will compete against each other in a three day challenge. These added features are sure to generate interest amongst exhibitors and visitors and will increase the exhibition's interactive environment."

Intersec 2010 will bring together 15 global and regional experts to share their experiences in dealing with disaster in a two day conference which runs alongside the exhibition on 18th and 19th January entitled: Dealing with Disaster: Readiness: Response: Recovery.

The conference programme will cover several aspects of the security industry, with a focus on the lessons learnt from several disasters and major emergency events and will commence with expert advice on Homeland Security and Policing. A Topical Overview of Global Security and Counter Terrorism Measures will be delivered by Colonel Stephen Thomas CBE, International Security Consultant, Scimitar Consultants Ltd. Mr. Andre Nel, Occupational Health and Safety, Manager, Liberty Life will be discussing Business and Commerce: Resilience and Recovery following a Major Emergency - A South African View.

On the subject of Safety and Health, on January 18 Mr. John Holden, President of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) will give an introductory speech. This will be followed with a presentation on Regional Safety & Health Pointers by Mr. Toby Hayward, Managing Director, Alibex Safety and Training Solutions, Malta and Explosion and Gas Leakages from Onshore Plants: The Protection of the Public by Mr. Alan W. Sheach, FIFireE, Chief Fire Officer, Petroleum Development Oman LLC. A series of other presentations will also be delivered throughout the day.

On January 19, delegates will be addressed on Fire & Rescue issues by the Chairman Mr. Neil Wallington, former British Chief Fire Officer and Past International President, Institution of Fire Engineers. This will be followed by five presentations on various topics including an overview from Major General Rashid Thani Al Matroushi, Director General, UAE Civil Defence on Strategic Integration Between Dubai Civil Defence and Private Companies.

Also for the first time at Intersec, Colonel Amwar Abdulla, Director of Operations, Singapore Civil Defence Force will be speaking on Readiness in the New Security Environment.

Live demonstrations will take place throughout the Intersec exhibition as many products and services require more than a booth to fully showcase their characteristics. Exhibitors will demonstrate some of the most sophisticated devices, solutions and services in areas that include biometrics, data protection, surveillance, fire fighting, safety, health and counter-terrorism. An indoor Demo Area has been created which provides exhibitors with the option of demonstrating their products/services effectively to visitors on a larger scale and in a more interactive environment.

For the first time in the UAE, fire fighters from Canada and all seven Emirates will compete against each other in six categories relating to fire fighting and rescue. This will be a three-day challenge called the UAE International Firefit Championships. The event is supported by Dubai Civil Defence and organised by 911 Fire Fighting and FireFit Canada.

Intersec trade fair and conference enjoys the ongoing support of numerous trade and government organisations including Dubai Police, Dubai Police Academy, UAE Civil Defence and Ministry of Homeland Affairs, Singapore.