security events / preview Intersec 2016 – a real kick off event for the security industry In 2016, from the 17th to 19th of January, the yearly security exhibition Intersec will take place at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The organiser, Messe Frankfurt, will be launching some new highlights to further add value for the visitors. Intersec is by far the most international security event in the Middle East region. In 2015 the security exhibition attracted 27,303 visitors from 118 countries and featured 1,234 exhibitors showing the industry’s latest trends, cutting-edge innovations, new products and solutions. As at any international show these days, video surveillance products and solutions will have a strong representation at Intersec 2016. Around 400 of the exhibitors are related to video surveillance and the market leaders, like Axis and Hikvision, are among them. Access control, alarm products and other security systems will also be a strong feature at the show. In addition to that Intersec will launch a number of new pavilions and concepts to highlight certain specific areas of the security and safety market. Smart & Safe Home Automation Intersec 2016 will for the first time present the concept of Smart & Safe Home Automation through its international platform. The technology has seen rampant growth and development. The market in the *GCC has not only begun to realise the benefits in terms of comfort, security, and luxury, but also in terms of energy saving and increasing property value, thus all these realisations will continue to lead to a booming market in the GCC. According to a Kipp Report the Middle East is approximately ten per cent of the expected Smart home market, which is expected to grow to more than $55.8 billion by 2020. The smart homes market has been segmented by product into energy management systems, HVAC control, entertainment control, security and access control. The energy management system sector is further segmented into smart devices and lighting control solutions. Different security & access control product solutions included are intrusion detection systems, video surveillance, motion sensors, touch screen, and keypads. Industry leaders like Schneider Electric, Fermax, Assa Abloy, Honeywell, Xtralis, CP Plus are already on board with the new concept and will showcase razor edge technology at Intersec 2016, according to Frankfurter Messe. Intersec is by far the most international security event in the Middle East region. The global perimeter security market is estimated to grow from $11.6 billion in 2013 to $17.7 billion in 2018, according to business analyst firm Markets and Markets. Safety design in Buildings Intersec is introducing the Safety Design in Buildings Pavilion where visitors can find products and concepts within life safety design, building construction, fire protection, fire rated building materials, fire alarm systems and smoke ventilation systems. Physical & Perimeter Security Following the swift growth in global and regional perimeter and physical security markets, Intersec 2016 will feature a new standalone section for Perimeter & Physical Security. The global perimeter security market is estimated to grow from $11.6 billion in 2013 to $17.7 billion in 2018, according to business analyst firm Markets and Markets. The physical security market, which has been valued at $55.59 billion in 2013, is estimated to be worth $87.95 billion by 2019. Job Pavilion Intersec will also launch a job pavilion for people looking for a job opportunity within the security & safety industry. They will have the chance to meet with recruitment companies, headhunters and HR departments from more than 1,200 security and safety companies. The pavilion will offer a complete range of employment solutions and it will put you face-toface with leading employers in the region that are looking for quality candidates across the security and safety industry. Hot market There is no doubting the popularity of Intersec is no wonder. The demand for security and safety solutions in the Gulf region is huge. For example the fire safety market is estimated as having a 15 per cent annual growth rate and will be valued at 3.15 billion US- dollars by 2020, predominantly driven by industrial and commercial investments, while segments such as retail, institutional buildings, and public infrastructure are also contributing to new demand. Growing fire safety market Fuelled by a residential construction boom, Saudi Arabia currently holds a 46 per cent share (US$644 million) of the US$1.4 billion Gulf ’s fire safety market, while the UAE, with a 34 per cent share (US$476 million) is also ramping up demand with the help of developments planned for the Dubai Expo 2020. Increasing penetration of environment friendly fire suppression agents and advanced fire detection technologies are playing a critical role in shaping the market, all of which will be on display by more than 350 international fire and rescue companies at Intersec 2016, one of the world’s largest security, safety, and fire protection trade shows. Note: *GCC stands for the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf and is a political and economic union consisting of all Arab states in the Persian Gulf area, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Security News Every Day – www. securityworldhotel.com