Intersec to show new security innovations
dubai — Intersec 2017, the world’s largest trade show for security, safety, and fire protection, will be full of exciting new innovations seen for the first time in the region, organisers said on Tuesday.
Major highlights at the show range from drone detection and disabling technology to the world’s first fully 3D printed metal key and a mobile retail solution using augmented reality, or an IP video door station for smart homes. Intersec, which runs from January 22 to 24 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, will also witness the official public launch of Dubai’s Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA), a new body formed late last year by the Dubai Government to licence, monitor, and oversee research and development in the Emirate’s commercial security industry.
The assumes greater significance as the Middle East commercial security market, comprising video surveillance, access control and intrusion detection, is poised to grow annually by 18 per cent over the next five years, reaching $4.8 billion by 2021 compared to $2.2 billion in 2016, new research revealed.
The data released at a Press conference to announce the show said prospects in the regional fire safety market are also impressive, as unified standards and smart product integration steer the Middle East market toward 13 per cent annual growth between 2017 and 2021, when spending will reach $4.4 billion, from $2.5 billion in 2016.
According to organisers of Intersec 2017, which runs from January 22 to 24 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, the Middle East homeland security market, comprising monitoring and surveillance systems, restricted entry systems, and perimeter security solutions was worth $8.24 billion in 2016, and is estimated to grow 15 per cent annually to reach $17 billion by 2021.
Addressing reporters, Lieutenant Colonel Ali Al Mutawa, Assistant General Manager for Smart Services at Dubai Civil Defence, said updates on the UAE’s fire safety codes has been completed, with the proposed changes, developments, and new chapters to be announced at Intersec 2017 next week.
Al Mutawa said the updated UAE guide for Fire Safety and Life Protection was completed in cooperation with public and private sector partners, and will ensure the provision of the optimum level of fire safety and protection for UAE residents.
He said the Dubai Civil Defence added new chapters and updated existing chapters of the guide in order to cope with the rapid development in various economic sectors in the country.