DUBAI, 17th Jan. 2010 (WAM) - His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum officially inaugurated Intersec trade fair and conference today.
The three day event is taking place at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from 17 to 19 January. Dubai Police Academy Director General Dr. Mohammed Bin Fahad will deliver one of the keynote addresses at this years Intersec trade fair and conference. Leading international security experts and officials will be presenting on various topics in relation to Homeland Security & Policing, Safety & Health and Fire & Rescue during the two-day conference entitled: Dealing with Disaster - Readiness, Response, Recovery. Mr. Ahmed Pauwels, Chief Executive Officer, Epoc Messe Frankfurt GmbH, organisers of Intersec, said: "Intersec 2010 will bring together industry experts who will provide insights into the latest technologies and best practices in the industry. We are delighted to also welcome the support of Dubai Police General H.Q., the Dubai Police Academy, the Directorate General of Dubai Civil Defence, the Security Industry Association and the Ministry of Homeland Affairs, Singapore at this years event."He added: "Security issues are a major concern and priority across the globe. At Intersec we bring together leading companies and service providers with key professionals involved in the security industry. From company security within smaller businesses to Homeland Security, Intersec provides the perfect platform for sourcing the right products and services to suit ones needs."Intersec trade fair and conference 2010 is the worlds largest Commercial Security, Homeland Security & Policing, Fire & Rescue and Safety & Health exhibition outside of Europe. Running for over 10 years, it has established itself as the leading industry event in the MENA region and is the largest and most comprehensive event for security and safety in the Middle East. Major General Rashid Thani Al Matroushi, Director General, UAE Civil Defence announced the groups strategic support for Intersec 2010. During the conference, Major General Rashid Al Matroushi will speak on "Strategic Integration between Dubai Civil Defence and Private Companies".Intersec provides a diversified industry and exhibitor structure where all relevant areas are grouped together for ease of access. The trade fair and conference is the meeting point for experts with insights into the latest technologies. It hosts world industry knowledge with top-class experts at its international conference.
For the second year running Intersec is hosting live demonstrations in specific live demo areas as platforms to showcase specific products and services to trade visitors. The live demo areas were a huge success in 2009 as they allowed for exhibitors to fully demonstrate the characteristics of their products and services in an interactive and engaging environment. At Intersec 2010, an elite team of Emirati fire fighters are competing in the first ever "UAE International Firefit Championships". Fire fighters from Canada and all seven Emirates are competing against each other in six categories relating to fire fighting and rescue, in a three day challenge running alongside the trade event.Copyright Emirates News Agency (WAM) 2010.
