CHANGES IN SECURITY LEGISLATION UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT AT INTERSEC CONFERENCE

Three-day event features leading experts discussing the latest developments

within the safety and security industries

DUBAI: The latest moves taken by governments to enhance the security environment, changes in security legislation,

updates on local data retention policies, proofing methods in order to forestall future threats and enhanced monitoring of

vulnerable areas will be among the topics to be discussed at the Intersec Security Conference. The Conference will be

held in January alongside Intersec, the region’s biggest trade event for the health and safety, fire and rescue, security and

policing industries.

Major Ali Khalifa Al Ghais, Deputy Manager of the Department of Protective Systems, Dubai Police will be one of the

speakers addressing these security challenges in the country. Major Al Ghais is one of a series of government officials and

industry experts who will be sharing their insights during the three-day conference.

“The rapidly changing security scenario worldwide has led to governments around the world revisiting and revising security

measures and legislation needed to combat security threats,” said Major Al Ghais. “The UAE too has made significant

changes to ensure the safety and security of its residents and environment. As threat perceptions change it is important that

we keep ahead of the curve and put in place measures to anticipate and thwart any potential danger that may be posed by

varied sources,” he added.

There is a marked increase in demand for biometric access and egress control systems, video surveillance systems and

perimeter control machinery in countries around the region, which is expected to impact the market for these products quite

“Governments, homeland security and police are all turning to the latest in technology to stay ahead of increasingly

sophisticated criminals,” said Ahmed Pauwels, Chief Executive Officer of Epoc Messe Frankfurt, organiser of Intersec. “The

increasing demand for innovative security products is a major driving force in the industry.”

A must-attend annual event, on 16th and 17th January the Intersec Conference ‘Security in a changing economy’ will focus

on these challenges and issues faced by the security industry. 18th January will feature the ‘Protecting life and major

developments during fire and other emergencies’ Conference which will take a look at the latest fire safety and building fire

protection technology. With the development of an increasing number of high rise towers in the region it is imperative that

experts understand the latest fire protection technology.

In the region the Oil and Gas industry is expanding and it is essential that there are plans in place not only to prevent an

accident or disaster but a strategy to deal with one should it occur. The Conference also features a three-day workshop

on Emergency Planning for the Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Sectors Workshop. In collaboration with Gulf Coordination

Services (GCS), workshop participants will gain first hand knowledge from international experts who plan, prepare, respond

to and manage emergencies and crisis within the oil and gas sector everyday.

Intersec 2011 will be held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from 16 to 18 January, 2011. The

event brings together leading manufacturers, suppliers, security and safety experts, representatives from the region’s

homeland security, police and fire control bodies and industry professionals. Over the years Intersec has evolved to become

the premier networking and trade platform for the industry in the wider region.