His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and Borders Security Council, on Tuesday opened Intersec 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, underscoring Dubai’s ambition to remain a global hub for security, safety and emergency response technologies. The exhibition, now in its 27th edition, runs until 14 January.

Intersec 2026 brings together more than 1,200 exhibitors from over 60 countries and is expected to attract more than 50,000 visitors. Spanning about 65,000 square metres, the event features conferences and forums with more than 250 international experts, reflecting the growing scale and reach of the global security industry.

During his visit, Sheikh Mansoor toured pavilions from national and international companies and government entities, reviewing developments in security systems, firefighting, emergency response and artificial intelligence–enabled operations. He also visited the Dubai Civil Defense pavilion, where new technologies were showcased, including advanced firefighting drones, rescue vehicles, robotic systems and an AI platform designed to support operational decision-making.

Intersec 2026 focuses on five core sectors: homeland security and policing, cybersecurity, commercial and perimeter security, fire and rescue, and health and safety. The programme continues with the International Security Leaders’ Summit, the Fire and Rescue Conference, innovation forums and concludes with the Intersec Awards ceremony in Dubai.

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Oksana Bozhko

Oksana Bozhko is a Contributor to Dubai Voice.