- Intersec Dubai 2026 has closed at the Dubai World Trade Centre
- Organisers Messe Frankfurt Middle East marked the final day of the event by signing a MoU with UXE Security Solutions
- The strategic partnership reflects Intersec’s position as a global platform for next-generation security
Intersec Dubai 2026 has closed at the Dubai World Trade Centre, with the final day highlighting the growing role of government-led innovation, artificial intelligence and intelligent security technologies in shaping safer, more resilient cities.
Organisers Messe Frankfurt Middle East marked the final day of the event by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UXE Security Solutions, appointing the company as the Future Cities Partner of Intersec 2026.
The strategic partnership reflects Intersec’s position as a global platform for next-generation security, safety and fire protection, while recognising UXE’s role in supporting government innovation programmes across the UAE’s smart city ecosystem.
As Future Cities Partner, UXE played a central role in advancing discussions around intelligent cities, secure infrastructure and digitally enabled operations.
Among its government-driven initiatives, UXE manages the technical implementation of the Keyless Security Project, a programme designed to regulate and enhance security standards across Dubai’s holiday home rental sector.
Commenting on the partnership, Dishan Isaac, Show Director of Intersec at Messe Frankfurt Middle East, said: “Appointing UXE as Future Cities Partner reflects our shared commitment to supporting government-led innovation and advancing the solutions that will define safer, smarter cities. UXE’s work across access control, compliance and regulatory engagement makes them a strong partner as Intersec continues to evolve as a global hub for future-focused security technologies.”
Artificial intelligence was another major theme on the final day of Intersec, with senior government and industry leaders debating the growing role of AI in safety-critical environments during the Intersec Health & Safety Conference 2026.
During a high-level panel titled ‘AI & Safety 4.0: Rethinking Human Risk’, speakers discussed how AI is moving from experimental technology to everyday operational use, while stressing that accountability must remain with humans.
Dr Waddah S. Ghanem Al Hashmi, Chairman of the Federal Committee for Occupational Safety and Health, warned against shifting responsibility to algorithms.
He said: “We delegate responsibility, but we do not delegate accountability. In all cases, I delegated that responsibility, but I remain accountable. So, the employer, anybody who engages with AI or uses AI, continues to carry the accountability.”
Panellists also raised concerns about over-reliance on AI, citing examples from refinery operations where predictive tools reduced manual inspections, potentially creating new blind spots.
Dr Islam Adra, Vice President, HSE MENA & SCO at DP World, said trust remained a key challenge: “When you put ‘trust’ and ‘AI’ in the same sentence, it’s kind of an oxymoron. There’s a contradiction there, because AI has done a very good job building a [very] bad reputation. When we think of AI, especially in the workplace, we think of surveillance, we think of control, we think of monitoring, and even the replacement of workers.”
The session formed part of the two-day Intersec Health & Safety Conference, delivered in partnership with the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
Beyond policy and debate, the exhibition floor showcased the latest developments in intelligent surveillance and access control.
Axis Communications used Intersec Dubai 2026 to present new and upcoming technologies designed for complex urban and industrial environments, including advanced PTZ, radar and explosion-protected cameras.
Meanwhile, HID showcased a wide range of trusted identity solutions, from biometric facial recognition and mobile credentials to cyber-secure access control infrastructure.
Gustavo Gassmann, Vice President of Emerging Markets for Physical Access Control at HID, said: “The UAE and the wider GCC are at the forefront of adopting next-generation security technologies. Our presence at Intersec underscores HID’s long-term vision for the region: enabling organisations to strengthen security, improve resilience, and deliver seamless user experiences, while aligning with national digital transformation and cybersecurity ambitions.”
