A New Record for Dubai?

Renowned as the region's largest and most comprehensive security and safety show, Intersec 2014 will offer you a unique spectrum of products from the fields of Commercial Security, Information Security, Fire & Rescue, Safety & Health, Homeland Security and Policing. Intersec will take place from 19-21 January 2014, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre and once again the show is under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. In 2013 Intersec attracted more than 21,000 trade visitors and this year organizers expect more than 1,000 exhibitors from more than 54 countries.

Growth Driven by Burgeoning Safety, Fire Protection and Security Industries

Safety, fire protection and security remain high on the priority lists of governments and corporate companies worldwide given the current uncertain scenario in many parts of the world. The Middle East region, replete with its crucial reserves of oil and natural gas, and boasting some of the fastest growing economies within its ranks, is being viewed as a vitally important part of the world by the global safety, security and fire protection industries.
This emphasis on greater security is felt in many ways including growing expenditure on security infrastructure, equipment and personnel by regional authorities as well as an increasing awareness in society about the importance of maintaining a safe and secure environment. Given all this, it's not really surprising that Epoc Messe Frankfurt, organiser of Intersec is expecting the 2014 edition to be the biggest yet. Intersec 2014 looks set to break all previous records in terms of both participation and attendance. Already all of the world's ten largest security companies have confirmed attendance, including Honeywell Security, Bosch Security Systems, Assa Abloy, FLIR Systems, Axis Communications, Samsung Techwin and Tyco International along with 150 exhibitors making their regional debut.

According to Ahmed Pauwels, CEO of Epoc Messe Frankfurt, the continued success of Intersec is being driven by the rapid development of the safety and security industry regionally. "Across the Middle East authorities are improving security infrastructure, enhancing policing and crime fighting capability and concentrating on maintaining a peaceful environment. Furthermore, with the renewed vigour in the construction sector and an increase in projects at finishing stage, demand within the private sector also continues to rise. This all makes the region a high-priority market for international manufacturers and suppliers.""Intersec continues to work closely with local authorities and regional players to better reflect the needs of the region onto the international stage," Pauwels added.

Four Main Areas
As with previous years, Intersec 2014 will comprise of four main focus areas: Commercial Security & Information Security; Safety & Health; Fire & Rescue and Homeland Security & Policing:

• Commercial & Information Security

This section includes control & surveillance equipment, access control, monitoring & recording systems, and information security. Commercial Security is the largest section of Intersec representing more than 500 companies. If your company is specialised in one of the following areas, then Intersec's Commercial Security Section is a must-attend event for you. This is the largest product section of the exhibition and features key names such as Assa Abloy, Axis, Bosch, CP Plus, Harco and Honeywell Security.

• Fire & Rescue

Intersec has once again established itself as the number one meeting point for Fire and Rescue industries in the Middle East region and beyond.
In the modern infrastructure that consists of tall modern buildings, a fire spread can be unpredictable and potentially life threatening. With the best practise standards being followed, the fire resistant construction is required to be closely regulated. As an exhibitor at Intersec, you will have the opportunity to showcase your company to professionals to the extensively growing fire and rescue industry as well as across all other fields in the public security sector. The visitor profile includes civil defence forces, police, army, firemen, security and safety officers, architects, construction companies and developers, only to name a few. The fire & rescue section at Intersec is receiving strong ongoing support by the UAE Civil Defence Forces.
The Fire & Rescue section is the fastest growing segment and within this segment prominent companies including Bristol/Corodex, Draeger, DuPont, Naffco, Sffeco, Siemens and Underwriter Laboratories will be participating.

• Safety & Health

This segment includes Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), environmental protection at work, safety at work equipment and health at work. This section regularly features key industry names including Ansell, Karam Safety and Safetix.

Homeland Security & Policing
The Middle Eastern security market is expected to maintain its ongoing growth, urging government and private sectors to boost their budgets for modernization of national security equipment.
In this area the focus is on on armour protection, perimeter security, forensic science and laboratory equipment, physical security, detection and disposal equipment, optics, electronics, as well as specialised training and consulting for government entities. This area is of particular interest to governmental agencies and includes Dubai Police, UAE Civil Defence as well as private companies such as Al Fajer, Gatekeeper Security, Macneille, Madoors Systems, Nedaa and Streit Group.
Intersec 2013 welcomed visitors and delegates from the Governments of GCC (UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar), Lebanon, India, Pakistan; from Customs, Airports, Embassies and Consulates, Transport authorities, Telecommunication companies, and many more. Amongst those were key decision makers looking to invest in innovative security products and solutions.
On the sidelines of Intersec 2014 will be a full complement of fringe events and features including the popular Intersec conference programme and the outdoor demo area.

IOSH Middle East Occupational Health Seminar
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) supports Intersec's Health and Safety Conference, to be held on Monday 20 January 2014 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The theme of the conference is Occupational Health. It aims to help and encourage occupational safety and health (OSH) practitioners to be more effective and proactive in preventing work- related ill health, and to play their part in promoting health and good rehabilitation practices in their workplaces. IOSH believes that the OSH community should play a fundamental role in supporting wellbeing in the workplace and promotes a holistic, proactive approach to managing health and wellbeing issues at work. It also aims to encourage occupational safety and health practitioners to work with others, particularly occupational health and human resources specialists, to improve employees' work performance.