Middle East’s Largest Security And Safety Event To Be Held In January 2010

Despite of the economic downturn and drop in oil prices and liquidity, Middle East still holds the highest position for expenditures on defense and security, worldwide. According to some recent reports in the year 2009, UAE, Iraq and Saudi Arabia retain their buying strength and these three countries are expected to spend an amount of $60bn (Dhs220.50bn) on defence. Saudi Arabia is the largest spender in the Middle East and the expenditure is expected to rise by 2013. For 2009, UAE will account for Dhs25.73bn for defence and security features.

There are various region concerns due to which there is a need for spending on defence. Moreover, there is a growing need to safeguard the borders and built disaster resilience. Not only this, but it has become extremely important that Gulf Cooperation Council should protect and secure sensitive businesses including, oil and gas, banking and financial institutions, process industries and chemicals. Other than this, safety and security is required in order to protect their public and commercial assets also. MD of Epoc Messe Frankfurt GmbH Elisabeth Brehl, the organizers of the Intersec Trade Fair and Conference, said: “The world's escalating surveillance on all facets of security, whether it's related to terrorism, identity frauds or IT threats, has impelled a rise of interest from authorities and end users. Scheduled to open from January 17-19, 2010 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Intersec trade fair and conference is gearing up to showcase the largest congregation of industry leaders and specialist suppliers ever seen in the Gulf region."

In 2010, it will be the 12^th edition of Intersec trade fair and conference seems to be the largest, as 710 exhibitors are participating from 50 countries and around 17,200 trade visitors from 96 countries.