Intersec Saudi Arabia, the country’s leading trade fair for security, safety and fire protection, has sold out two months ahead of its opening next month. A record number of 300 exhibitors, representing a 25 per cent increase on last year’s number, and more than 17,000 visitors are expected to attend.
The event will welcome 138 new exhibitors as well as 162 returning companies, representing 27 countries. Three country pavilions have also been confirmed, including China, the Czech Republic, and the UK, further underscoring the event’s international standing.
Organised by 1st Arabia and licensed by Messe Frankfurt, the exhibition will be held under the patronage of the High Commission of Industrial Security and in association with the Ministry of Interior and Saudi Civil Defence. It will return for its sixth edition from October 1 to 3 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC).
Bilal Al Barmawi, CEO and Founder of 1st Arabia Trade Shows & Conferences, said: “Due to the sheer demand from exhibitors, Intersec Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its position as a leading showcase for the security, safety and fire protection industries. We look forward to welcoming these record numbers to Riyadh when the exhibition returns in October.”
To accommodate the demand from participants, the exhibition has increased in size by 34 per cent from 2023 and will now cover a total area of 23,000 sq m across five halls and a dedicated outdoor space, showcasing recent innovations in the Fire and Security industries. Five product categories will be showcased including Commercial & Perimeter Security, Cybersecurity, Homeland Security & Policing, Fire and Rescue, and Safety and Health.
Riham Sedik, Show Manager—Intersec Saudi Arabia, Messe Frankfurt Middle East, said: “This year, Intersec Saudi Arabia will be held under the theme Securing Progress, Igniting Safety: Unveiling Tomorrow’s Solutions for Saudi Arabia.”