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• Topic: Events
• Date: 7 February, 2025
• Year: 2025

Time is running out! Don’t miss your chance to attend the SafeStart Trainer Certification Level 1 Course in Dubai, UAE, on 18–19 February 2025.

This immersive two-day programme is your opportunity to:

✅ Enhance workplace safety and reduce incidents
✅ Gain expert insights into human factors and critical errors
✅ Become a certified SafeStart trainer and lead safety transformations in your organisation

Location: Media Rotana, Hessa Street, Dubai, UAE
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

What past global participants had to say:

“My perspective on safety has completely changed!”
– L.V., Guadalajara, Mexico

“SafeStart concepts have taken my safety awareness to the highest level. More importantly, they’ve made me realise that safety is for life, not just for the workplace.” – B.S., São Paulo, Brazil

SafeStart is a globally recognised safety awareness process that helps organisations create a lasting culture of safety excellence. This course will provide you with practical tools and strategies to drive real change.

Limited seats available – register now!
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Looking forward to seeing you in Dubai!
Larry Wilson
SafeStart Author and CEO

• Topic: Events
• Date: 21 November, 2024
• Year: 2024

The International Code Council (ICC) is participating in Big 5 Global, held from 26–29 November, showcasing its innovative solutions for building safety, sustainability, and resilience.

The organisation is contributing to critical industry conversations through its participation in a panel discussion titled "The Path to Zero: Energy Efficiency in HVAC Systems and Sustainable Construction.”

Representing ICC, Mohamed Amer, regional director of operations for the MENA region, will provide insights into achieving net-zero energy goals by integrating modern building codes with advanced technologies.

The session will explore cutting-edge HVAC innovations and strategies to enhance energy efficiency, aligning with regional sustainability objectives.

Attendees will have the opportunity to explore ICC’s suite of services, including code development, product testing, certification, training, and consulting. These solutions are designed to help stakeholders improve compliance and safety standards, fostering long-term benefits for the construction sector.

The organisation is also strengthening collaborations across the MENA region, partnering with architects, consultants, and regulatory authorities to promote sustainable, resilient, and energy-efficient construction. 

Amer said, “Big 5 Global offers a critical platform to showcase our services and contribute directly to the evolution of sustainable building practices in the MENA region. Through our service offerings, we help our partners build safer and more energy-efficient structures that align with the regional sustainability goals.”

• Topic: Events
• Date: 13 November, 2024
• Year: 2024

Intersec 2025, taking place from 14-16 January 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), will address road safety as a critical challenge, bringing together experts to discuss strategies for managing road-related risks and advancing the goals of the Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021–2030.

Developed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations, the Global Plan aims to halve road traffic deaths and injuries by 2030. With 92% of global road fatalities occurring in low- and middle-income countries, despite these regions holding only 60% of the world’s vehicles, the issue poses a significant social and economic challenge.

Dubai has made notable progress in road safety, reducing traffic fatalities by 93% between 2007 and 2023, reaching a record low of 1.6 deaths per 100,000 people last year. This achievement has been attributed to improved traffic enforcement and enhanced infrastructure. Local initiatives like the Roads & Transport Authority’s "Golden Rules for Generational Safety" campaign, which educates school children on traffic rules, have also played a role.

Advancing safety

The Intersec 2025 Safety & Health Conference will offer safety professionals a platform to explore advancements in workplace and road safety. Curated by the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH), the second day of the conference (15 January) will focus on strategies for improving workplace safety across industries.

Running parallel to the conference, Intersec 2025 will feature a dedicated Safety & Health exhibition zone with 180 exhibitors from 30 countries, including prominent UAE-based companies such as MSA Safety, Woodland, and Palletco. The event will also showcase solutions across other sectors, including Commercial & Perimeter Security, Fire & Rescue, Cyber Security, and Homeland Security & Policing.

The 26th edition of Intersec will bring together 1,200 exhibitors from over 60 countries and is expected to attract more than 42,000 trade visitors. With the theme "Mapping the future in safety, security & fire protection," the event aims to provide actionable insights and solutions to advance safety and security on a global scale.

Dr Karen McDonnell, head of global relations at The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), said, “This data highlights a critical social sustainability issue. By adopting a ‘safe systems’ approach that incorporates strong policies, innovative technology, and public-private partnerships, organisations in the UAE and across the region can take ownership of road safety issues, and we can make a measurable impact on reducing road-related fatalities and injuries.”

Eugene Mayne, founder and CEO of UAE-based Tristar Group, shared how his company has embraced road safety in its operations, “Tristar has achieved a remarkable record of over 500 million kilometres driven without a single fatality across its fleet. Our success can be attributed to our ‘visible and felt leadership’ and the use of cutting-edge technology, such as our patented fatigue detection system, which alerts drivers and control room operators to potential risks in real-time.”

Andy Shenstone, CEO, NEBOSH, commented, “NEBOSH is delighted to curate content for Intersec for the third consecutive year. More than eight thousand people from the UAE took a NEBOSH qualification in the past 12 months, so this event is a great opportunity for us to give back to the professional community here. We have assembled some of health and safety's leading voices to share their expertise with Intersec delegates, helping them to improve practice in their own organisations."

• Topic: Events
• Date: 17 July, 2024
• Year: 2024

Saudi Arabia’s leading trade fair for safety, security, and fire protection, will return for a sixth edition from 1st - 3rd October at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC)

Organised by 1st Arabia and licensed by Messe Frankfurt, the event is held under the patronage of the High Commission for Industrial Security and in association with the Ministry of Interior and Saudi Civil Defense.

Intersec Saudi Arabia draws thousands of security and safety professionals from around the GCC each year to procure, learn and develop their knowledge of a rapidly growing industry. A record-breaking 15,336 visitors attended the 2023 event, and 17,000 visitors are expected at the upcoming edition. The exhibition space for Intersec Saudi Arabia 2024 has increased by 34% from 2023, covering a total area of 23,000 sq m across five halls and one outdoor showcase.

Bilal Al Barmawi, CEO and founder of 1st Arabia Trade Shows & Conferences, said, “Intersec Saudi Arabia is tailored specifically to the needs of the Kingdom. The event is regarded as the largest and most important exhibition and conference for the security, safety, and fire protection industries in Saudi Arabia.”

Intersec Saudi Arabia is expected to host over 350 exhibitors from 27 countries and will feature country pavilions for China, the Czech Republic and the UK. Saudi-based exhibitors account for 29% of the participating companies, which are categorised across five product sectors – Commercial and Perimeter Security, Cybersecurity, Homeland Security and Policing, Fire and Rescue, and Safety and Health.

Two pivotal summits

The annual conference programme for Intersec Saudi Arabia will include the Future Security and Safety Summit and the Fire Protection and Technology Summit, with both of these summits reflecting the specific needs of the Saudi market.

Riham Sedik, show manager – Intersec Saudi Arabia, Messe Frankfurt Middle East, said, “We are proud to feature two pivotal summits that will unite industry pioneers to address current and emerging security threats at national and corporate levels while also bringing together leading fire and emergency service professionals to discuss the latest challenges, opportunities, and advancements in fire safety and technology."

The summits will run throughout the three-day event and have been developed to bring together the industry's best and brightest minds, offering significant value to attendees and high-quality, valuable educational opportunities to attendees.

Key themes for the Future Security and Safety Summit include ‘Moving Beyond Security – How to React to AI’s Transformative Potential’ and ‘Boosting International Security Co-operation’ Meanwhile, the Fire Protection and Technology Summit will explore ‘Robotics and Automation for Fire Suppression’ and ‘Fire Challenges due to Climate Change’ among other vital industry topics.

The Premium Club will once again return to Intersec Saudi Arabia, providing unrivalled opportunities for professionals in safety, security, and fire protection to network. The programme is designed to encourage key buyers to connect with exhibitors away from the show floor, offering a seamless purchasing process.

You can find out more about Intersec Saudi Arabia here

• Topic: Events
• Date: 7 March, 2024
• Year: 2024

Explore how robust well integrity is essential to ensure safety and also prevent issues such as SCP (sustained casing pressure), which can subsequently lead to methane emissions to the environment

• Topic: Events
• Date: 6 March, 2024
• Year: 2024

Messe Frankfurt Middle East, organisers of Intersec, the leading global business event for safety, security, and fire protection, have officially launched the 2025 edition of the exhibition following this year’s record-breaking event in January

• Topic: Events
• Date: 19 February, 2024
• Year: 2024

On 27 February from 2-3pm GST, Oil Review Middle East will host a webinar presented by MVP Tech & Convergint Middle East and Axis Communications entitled “Beyond Boundaries: Advanced Surveillance for Oil and Gas Remote Facilities”

• Topic: Events
• Date: 18 January, 2024
• Year: 2024

Taking place in Dubai from 16-18 January this year, Intersec, the trade fair for security, safety and fire protection industries, organised an awards ceremony, across different sectors of the industry. Here are the winners:

• Topic: Events
• Date: 2 January, 2024
• Year: 2024

Axis Communications, a leader in security and network surveillance technologies, will showcase its technologies and network security solutions at Intersec, which takes place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 16-18 January

• Topic: Events
• Date: 20 December, 2023
• Year: 2023

Japanese safety solutions provider Hochiki will be at Intersec 2024. The Hochiki regional team will demonstrate their range of sophisticated fire detection systems, Latitude and their emergency lighting system, FIREscape Nepto

• Topic: Events
• Date: 30 November, 2023
• Year: 2023

Intersec 2024, the leading global trade fair for safety, security, and fire protection, is set to be the largest edition in the show’s 25-year history, according to organisers Messe Frankfurt

• Topic: Events
• Date: 2 November, 2023
• Year: 2023

Ryan Mitchell, head of Quality, Health, Safety, Excellence and Wellbeing (QHSEW), at leading UAE-based FM company Farnek underscored the importance of digitalisation for HSE auditing at the MENA HSE Forum, which took place from 1-2 November at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Dubai