Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammad bin Rashid al Maktoum, Intersec 2016 welcomed exhibitors and visitors from across the globe.  This year’s exhibition recorded an impressive 15% growth in visitor numbers and 10% increase in floor space compared to the previous edition. Intersec’s position as a world leader in safety, security, fire protection and homeland security was underlined by the participation of 1,280 exhibitors this year, making the show the largest of its kind in the Middle East and perhaps beyond.

A new and timely concept at the show this year was the Smart & Safe Home Automation section, as this sector of the business has witnessed tremendous growth and development in the GCC. Lending further credence to its importance in the region is the fact that according to various market research the Middle East is expected to account for 10% of the global smart home market, which is expected to be worth USD 55.8 Billion by 2020. An exhaustive range of technologies that allow virtually every aspect of your home electronics and security to be controlled by the fingertips was reported to have received significant visitor interest at Intersec 2016.

Physical and Perimeter Security also warranted increased focus this year as rapid advancements in the technology used by organisations and government entities to combat security management has continued to receive intense scrutiny over the years. As a result, a stand-alone section for this segment of the industry was featured for the first time. Global brands such as Kabat, Optex, Fiber Sensys, FAAC and so many more were in attendance offering visitors a wide range of products and solutions.

The 2017 show certainly has a successful act to follow, and will take place once again in Dubai from the 22nd -24th January 2017.