Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 2026: Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia, organiser of Intersec Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom’s leading platform for security, safety, and fire protection, has announced the postponement of the upcoming edition to October 2027.
The decision follows close monitoring of recent developments in Saudi Arabia and was taken in coordination with the venue, the local government partners, and the event’s local and international stakeholders. The postponement prioritises the safety and security of exhibitors, visitors, partners, suppliers, and staff, while aiming to preserve the international scale, high-calibre attendance, and market value for which the Intersec Saudi Arabia brand is recognised.
Riham Sedik, Show Director, Intersec Saudi Arabia, at Messe Frankfurt Middle East (MFME), commented: “This decision is a result of a careful review of the current situation and one that puts the safety and wellbeing of customers, partners, attendees, and teams first. Since 2019, Intersec Saudi Arabia has strengthened its position as a flagship platform connecting the global security, safety, and fire protection ecosystem in the Kingdom.
“Our commitment will always be to bring the industry together in a safe, accessible, and commercially valuable way, working closely with local authorities and partners. With the event only weeks away, the postponement will allow us to deliver the strongest possible experience for all participants next year.”
Intersec Saudi Arabia plays an important role in convening the public and private sectors, service providers, and buyers from across some of the world’s fastest-growing markets. Nathan Waugh, Portfolio Director for Security, Technology, and Production, at MFME, added: “While continuing to support our people, customers, and partners in Saudi Arabia, we remain equally committed to the international community that has supported the show over the years. Our focus is now on returning with an impactful event in 2027, reflecting the ambition of the Saudi market and the strength of the global Intersec brand.”
Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia and Intersec Saudi Arabia will continue to invest in the long-term development of the show and support the growth of the security, safety, and fire protection sectors in the Kingdom, in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
Preparations are now focused on the exhibition’s return to Riyadh in October 2027. Further updates will be shared through Intersec Saudi Arabia’s official channels, please visit Intersec Saudi Arabia’s website.
About Intersec Saudi Arabia:
Intersec Saudi Arabia will take place in October 2027, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. As the Kingdom’s leading trade exhibition dedicated to the safety, security and fire protection industries, the event brings together manufacturers, suppliers, buyers, and industry professionals under one roof. The exhibition serves as a key platform for business, industry exchange and the discovery of the latest technologies and solutions shaping the sector in Saudi Arabia.
About Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia:
Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia’s portfolio of exhibitions includes ACHEMA Middle East, AERO Middle East, Automechanika Riyadh, Beautyworld Riyadh, and Intersec Saudi Arabia. In 2025, Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia’s events have brought together 1,300+ exhibitors and 60,000 visitors from over 70 countries, reinforcing the company’s role as a leading organiser of international trade exhibitions in the Kingdom.
About Messe Frankfurt
The Messe Frankfurt Group is the world’s largest trade fair, congress and event organiser with its own exhibition grounds. With a workforce of some 2,700* people at its headquarters in Frankfurt am Main and in 29 subsidiaries, it organises events around the world. Group sales in financial year 2025 were more than € 766* million. We serve our customers’ business interests efficiently within the framework of our Fairs & Events, Locations and Services business fields. One of Messe Frankfurt’s key strengths is its powerful and closely knit global sales network, which covers around 180 countries in all regions of the world. Our comprehensive range of services – both onsite and online – ensures that customers worldwide enjoy consistently high quality and flexibility when planning, organising and running their events. We are using our digital expertise to develop new business models. The wide range of services includes renting exhibition grounds, trade fair construction and marketing, personnel and food services.
Sustainability is a central pillar of our corporate strategy. Here, we strike a healthy balance between ecological and economic interests, social responsibility and diversity.
