Intersec Global Awards 2027 Names 95 Finalists
The Intersec Global Awards 2027 have announced 95 finalists across 17 categories. Axis International and Dubai Municipality lead the nominations with four each, ahead of the awards ceremony on 12 January in Dubai.
Now in its sixth edition, the Intersec Global Awards 2027 will recognise innovators, industry leaders and emerging talent across safety, security and resilience. The programme covers three specialist sections: Technology & Product Excellence, Project & Implementation, and People & Talent. The gala ceremony will take place on the opening night of Intersec Global 2027.
Axis and Dubai Municipality lead nominations
Axis Communications has three nominations in the Best Surveillance & Physical Security Solution category. In addition, its AXIS D6310 Air Quality Sensor competes for Best Health & Safety Solution.
Dubai Municipality has four nominations, including its Security Systems Control Centre Development Project. The project competes in the Best Systems Integration & Installation Project category.
Meanwhile, March Networks and the Telecommunications & Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) each appear on three shortlists.
Individual Awards Recognize Emerging Talent and Leadership
The HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Emirati Rising Star Award celebrates emerging UAE talent. Its five finalists include Dubai Municipality’s Sultan AlDahmani and Ali Al Blooshi. They join Khalifa Almeer of Binghatti, Shamsa Alghaithi of the Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre of Abu Dhabi, and Maryam Alharmoodi of TDRA.
Meanwhile, Hamad Shaker, Director of Public Beaches and Waterways at Dubai Municipality, is a finalist for Pioneer of Tomorrow. This new category recognizes initiative, innovation, and leadership potential.
Nathan Waugh, Portfolio Director, Security, Technology and Production at 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 Woman Changemaker shortlist includes Bonnie Butlin of Security Partners’ Forum, Christina Alexander Alexandropoulou of Philip Morris International, Naela Afifi of PwC Middle East, Lucy Macleod of London Fire Brigade, and Salma Al Ali of Dubai Civil Defence.
The Leader of the Year category also features Dr. Nadeem Khan of Sharjah Maritime Academy, Ohanis Kaznijian of Binghatti, and Alex Rodriguez Aparicio of ANRACI.
Security and Safety Projects Compete for Awards
The Best Safety & Wellbeing Project category includes Emirates Flight Catering’s HDD Task Force, Red Sea Global’s Workers Welfare and Wellbeing, and Neom’s Awlaqi Safety Culture Framework.
Meanwhile, the Best Surveillance & Physical Security Project category features PETRONAS’s Project Guard, WSP’s Zayed National Museum, and Secutel Technologies’ NoKey Mobile Access Control Rollout.
Dishan Issac, Show Director of Intersec Global at Messe Frankfurt Middle East, added:
“By celebrating the achievements of this year’s finalists on the opening night of Intersec Global 2027, we aim to not only acknowledge their excellence, but also to inspire the progress needed to address tomorrow’s evolving challenges.”
International Judging Panel Selects Finalists
A panel of 28 international experts selected this year’s finalists. The panel included representatives from Dubai Airports, Unilever, WSP Asia, Saudi Aramco, the National Fire Protection Association, and the University of Dubai.
The nominations will now undergo two months of peer voting on the awards program’s official platform.
The awards form part of the 28th edition of Intersec Global, taking place from January 12–14, 2027, at Dubai World Trade Centre.
