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Trade fair guide · Dubai
Intersec 2027: a guide for Pakistani security and safety firms
Intersec is the Gulf’s main exhibition for security, fire protection, safety and emergency services. Pakistani makers of protective clothing, safety footwear and gloves, and security integrators, use it to meet Gulf buyers in January.
Key facts
Intersec at a glance
| Item | What to know |
|---|---|
| Dates | 12–14 January 2027 |
| Venue | Dubai World Trade Centre |
| Organiser | Messe Frankfurt Middle East |
| Sectors | Commercial security, fire and rescue, safety and health, policing and cyber |
| Visa | A UAE visit visa issued before travel. There is no visa on arrival for ordinary Pakistani passports. Some organisers support visas for registered exhibitors. |
| Same week | Gulf Print & Pack runs at DWTC on the same dates |
| Health | Carry a polio vaccination certificate when travelling from Pakistan. |
Check before travel: visa rules, fees, processing times and event dates change without notice. This page was checked on 11 November 2026 against Messe Frankfurt Middle East and Dubai World Trade Centre. Confirm on the official source, or ask us to check for your trip, before you book anything non-refundable.
Who goes
Who from Pakistan attends Intersec
Security integrators
CCTV, access control and guarding companies.
Government buyers
Teams following civil defence and policing procurement.
Sourcing
What Gulf buyers want
Buyers at Intersec focus on certified products. For personal protective equipment, bring the relevant European or international certificates and test reports, and be ready to discuss lead times for large uniform or glove orders. Pakistani suppliers compete well on price and made-to-order capacity; the certificates decide whether they get shortlisted.
January in Dubai
Hotels and timing
Mid-January is high season in Dubai, and several shows run in the same weeks, including Gulf Print & Pack at DWTC on the same dates and the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week nearby. Hotel prices are high. Stay on the metro Red Line for easy access to DWTC.
Intersec falls soon after the new year, so start visas and bookings in November to avoid holiday delays.
- Start visas in November
- Book rooms near the Red Line
- Keep a day for buyer office visits
Follow-up
After the show
Government and large-project buyers rarely order at the stand. Plan a follow-up schedule and a second visit, and track tenders after the show.
Visitors
Using Intersec as a buyer
Pakistani security integrators and distributors also visit Intersec to find brands to represent at home. Book meetings with the brands’ regional offices, many of which are in Dubai, and ask about distribution terms for Pakistan, training for installers and after-sales support. A day at the regional offices after the show often achieves more than a crowded stand conversation.
- List the brands to meet before the show
- Ask about training and after-sales terms
- Plan a day of office visits after the show
With Go Global
How we plan Intersec trips
Go Global has handled 100,000+ trips, including exhibition teams and buyer delegations. For Intersec we confirm the dates with the organiser, plan the visa route first, then book flights, rooms and transfers in Dubai, and our team works 24/7 for travellers on the road.
Timeline
A planning timeline for Intersec
10 weeks before
Confirm plan; collect documents.
8 weeks
UAE visas and hotels.
4 weeks
Flights and samples.
2 weeks
Certificates and meeting schedule ready.
Show week
Stand and buyer meetings.
FAQ
Intersec questions
When is Intersec 2027?
12–14 January 2027 at Dubai World Trade Centre.
Who organises Intersec?
Messe Frankfurt Middle East.
What should PPE exporters bring?
Certificates, test reports, price lists and lead times.
When should we start the UAE visa?
In November, before the holiday period.
Plan with Go Global
Planning a Intersec delegation?
Tell us who is travelling, when and why. We reply with a plan, the visa route and a quote. Go Global has handled 100,000+ trips, and our team works 24/7 for travellers on the road. Email insights@goglobal.pk or WhatsApp 0320-4111222.