Bahrain Firms Eye Saudi Security Boom
Bahrain's security, safety, and fire protection industry players are being urged to explore new opportunities as Saudi Arabia prepares to host its largest to date Intersec Saudi Arabia exhibition next month.
The event, set for 29 September to 1 October at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre, will be held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Interior, and in association with the General Directorate of Civil Defense. Organisers expect more than 27,000 visitors and 370 plus exhibitors, making this the biggest edition yet.
With Saudi Arabia's multi billion dollar giga projects, including NEOM, Red Sea Global, North Pole Riyadh, and Qiddiya, pushing demand for advanced safety and security solutions, Intersec Saudi Arabia is being positioned as a vital gateway for GCC businesses.
Bilal Al Barmawi, CEO and Founder of 1st Arabia Trade Shows & Conferences, said the show offers a unique platform for critical infrastructure buyers, giga project leaders, and private sector decision makers to meet and forge partnerships.
The Future Security Summit, powered by ASIS International Dhahran Chapter, will spotlight AI driven surveillance, predictive policing, mega event protection, and critical infrastructure security.
Abdullah S. Alshemaly, the chapter's chairman, said public and private sectors are rapidly scaling investments in surveillance, cyber defence, and infrastructure protection.
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