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Seventh edition of Intersec Saudi Arabia to be staged 30 Sep to 2 Oct
The seventh edition of Intersec Saudi Arabia, featuring increased government support, will be held at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre, RICEC from 30 September to 2 October
Intersec Saudi Arabia will showcase innovations in security, safety and fire protection, hosting industry experts from around the world
Riham Sedik
The size of the exhibition has increased by 25 % following a record-breaking edition in 2024, with over 27,000 visitors expected to attend
Intersec Saudi Arabia, will return to the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre, RICEC from 30 September to 2 October. Aligning global innovation with national priorities, Intersec Saudi Arabia brings together government authorities, industrial leaders and international solution providers to secure the infrastructure, environments and communities building the nation’ s prosperous future.
Organised by 1st Arabia and licensed by Messe Frankfurt, Intersec Saudi Arabia will be held in association with a range of government entities under the theme Securing progress, igniting safety: Unveiling tomorrow’ s solutions for Saudi Arabia.
Riham Sedik, Exhibition Director, Intersec Saudi Arabia, Messe Frankfurt Middle East, said:“ The conference and events element of Intersec Saudi Arabia continues to grow each year and will once again bring together the brightest minds in security, safety and fire protection from around the world. The event will offer interactive showcases, live demonstrations and engaging panel discussions, all tailored to the unique needs of Saudi Arabia.”
After a record-breaking edition in 2024, this year, Intersec Saudi Arabia will showcase over 370 exhibitors from more than 35 countries, with over 27,000 visitors anticipated to attend.
Intersec Saudi Arabia will feature over 1,000 brands across seven halls, and the exhibition space has been extended by 25 % this year to cover 13,908 net square metres, reflecting the growing interest in the event.
Globant opens regional HQ, Centre of Excellence for AI in Riyadh
Globant inaugurated its Middle East
Regional HQ in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Landing in the region less than three years ago, this marks a significant milestone in Globant’ s geographical expansion and its ambition to be at the heart of digital reinvention in the Middle East through cutting-edge AI solutions and digital customer experiences powered by the cultural insight and expertise of local talent.
Mamdouh Aldoubayan, Managing Director for MENA at Globant, added:“ Riyadh’ s vibrant technology ecosystem presents an unparalleled opportunity for us to showcase our leadership in driving digital transformation and contributing to Saudi Arabia’ s Vision 2030, fostering local talent, and building enduring partnerships.”
Globant’ s revenue in the Middle East and APAC grew by 84.4 % year-over-year in
Q1-25. In this growing landscape for digital initiatives, now with a dedicated hub, Globant aims to accelerate AI-driven innovation for public and private organisations in key verticals such as Media and Entertainment, Travel and Leisure, Financial Services, and Gaming, among others.
In order to seamlessly offer AI-first solutions as, for example, models where experts supervise agentic workflows, Globant will train talented local IT professionals with best-in-class AI courses to support their development as AI Architects and AI Engineers.
Located in Building 1.15 KAFD, Globant’ s new headquarters also includes Globant’ s third global playground, an immersive, open space designed to bring Middle East technology leaders closer to the future of innovation. Following its successful rollouts in São Paulo and Los Angeles, this new Playground offers hands-on experiences that blend innovation with the excitement of sports, AI, and customer engagement.
Among other experiences, visitors can step into The Perfect Pit Stop, a sci-fi VR challenge where teams collaborate as a Formula 1 pit crew; or test their skills with dynamic basketball and soccer simulators.
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