The shortlist of finalists for the Intersec Global Awards 2027 has been announced, recognising the organisations and individuals whose work is raising standards across the global safety, security, and resilience industries
Now in its sixth edition, the prestigious awards programme features 17 categories spread across three specialist sections: Technology & Product Excellence, Project & Implementation, and People & Talent.
The awards will be presented at a gala ceremony taking place on 12 January 2027 in Dubai.
Among the most anticipated accolades of the evening is the HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Emirati Rising Star Award, celebrating the next generation of UAE safety and security professionals who are contributing to the UAE’s vision for sustainable growth and innovation.
The shortlist comprises Sultan AlDahmani and Ali Al Blooshi from Dubai Municipality, Khalifa Almeer of Binghatti, Shamsa Alghaithi from the Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre of Abu Dhabi, and Maryam Alharmoodi of the Telecommunications & Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA).
Axis Communications and Dubai Municipality lead the 95 shortlisted finalists with four nominations each. Axis has three individual nominations within the Best Surveillance & Physical Security Solution category, while its AXIS D6310 Air Quality Sensor is up for Best Health & Safety Solution.
Dubai Municipality’s Security Systems Control Centre Development Project, meanwhile, is shortlisted in the Best Systems Integration & Installation Project category and Hamad Shaker, director of Public Beaches and Waterways at Dubai Municipality, is shortlisted for Pioneer of Tomorrow, a new category that celebrates individuals who demonstrate initiative, innovation, leadership potential and a commitment to shaping the future of their profession.
The Woman Changemaker recognises the exceptional female leaders driving transformation in their fields. Bonnie Butlin of Security Partners’ Forum and Christina Alexander Alexandropoulou of Philip Morris International join Naela Afifi from PwC Middle East, Lucy Macleod of London Fire Brigade, and Salma Al Ali from the General Command of Dubai Civil Defence on the five-woman shortlist.
Honouring visionary individuals whose contributions have elevated global standards of excellence, the Leader of the Year category includes Dr Nadeem Khan of Sharjah Maritime Academy, Ohanis Kaznijian of Binghatti, and Alex Rodriguez Aparicio of ANRACI.
Projects in specific sectors are also recognised. Emirates Flight Catering’s HDD Task Force is shortlisted in the Best Safety & Wellbeing Project category alongside Workers Welfare and Wellbeing from Red Sea Global and Neom’s Awlaqi Safety Culture Framework, while, in the Best Surveillance & Physical Security Project category, PETRONAS’s Project Guard joins WSP’s Zayed National Museum and Secutel Technologies’ NoKey Mobile Access Control Rollout.
Nathan Waugh, portfolio director, Security, Technology and Production, Messe Frankfurt Middle East, said, “The Intersec Global Awards play an important role in recognising the progress being made across industries, while showcasing innovations that address complex challenges. This year’s finalists demonstrate how the safety, security and resilience sectors continue to evolve. As these industries adapt to changing risks and demands, recognising the organisations and individuals driving that progress is more important than ever.”
The Intersec Global Awards 2027 are part of the 28th edition of Intersec Global, the world’s platform for safety, security, and resilience, taking place from 12–14 January 2027 at Dubai World Trade Centre.
