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The Intersec<\/a> Global Awards 2027 shortlist has been revealed. It recognises people, technologies and projects setting new benchmarks across the global safety, security and resilience industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now in its sixth edition, the awards programme features 17 categories. These are spread across three sections: Technology & Product Excellence, Project & Implementation, and People & Talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A gala ceremony will take place on 12 January 2027 in Dubai. The awards aim to highlight organisations and individuals whose work is raising standards. They also address the evolving challenges facing these industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the most anticipated accolades is the HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Emirati Rising Star Award. It celebrates the next generation of UAE excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dubai Municipality is represented on the five-person shortlist by both Sultan AlDahmani and Ali Al Blooshi. They are joined by Khalifa Almeer of Binghatti, Shamsa Alghaithi from the Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre of Abu Dhabi, and Maryam Alharmoodi of the Telecommunications & Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each nominee reflects the country\u2019s ongoing investment in nurturing world-class safety and security professionals. These professionals contribute to the UAE\u2019s vision for sustainable growth and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Axis Communications and Dubai Municipality have the most nominations among the 95 shortlisted finalists, with four each. March Networks and the TDRA both appear on three shortlists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Axis has three individual nominations in the Best Surveillance & Physical Security Solution category. Its AXIS D6310 Air Quality Sensor is also up for Best Health & Safety Solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dubai Municipality\u2019s Security Systems Control Centre Development Project is shortlisted in the Best Systems Integration & Installation Project category. In addition, Hamad Shaker, Director of Public Beaches and Waterways at Dubai Municipality, is shortlisted for Pioneer of Tomorrow. This is a new category that celebrates individuals who show initiative, innovation, leadership potential and a commitment to shaping the future of their profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nathan Waugh, Portfolio Director, Security, Technology and Production, Messe Frankfurt Middle East, commented on the shortlist. He said: \u201cThe Intersec Global Awards play an important role in recognising the progress being made across industries, while showcasing innovations that address complex challenges. This year\u2019s 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.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The competition also continues in Woman Changemaker. This category recognises female leaders driving transformation in their fields. Bonnie Butlin of Security Partners\u2019 Forum and Christina Alexander Alexandropoulou of Philip Morris International are on the five-woman shortlist. They are joined by Naela Afifi from PwC Middle East, Lucy Macleod of London Fire Brigade, and Salma Al Ali from the General Command of Dubai Civil Defence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Leader of the Year category honours individuals whose sustained contributions have elevated global standards of excellence. Among five others, it includes Dr Nadeem Khan of Sharjah Maritime Academy, Ohanis Kaznijian of Binghatti, and Alex Rodriguez Aparicio of ANRACI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Five further categories recognise projects from specific sectors, from Cybersecurity & Resilience to Systems Integration & Installation. In Best Safety & Wellbeing Project, Emirates Flight Catering\u2019s HDD Task Force is shortlisted. It appears alongside Workers Welfare and Wellbeing from Red Sea Global and Neom\u2019s Awlaqi Safety Culture Framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the Best Surveillance & Physical Security Project category, PETRONAS\u2019s Project Guard is shortlisted. It joins WSP\u2019s Zayed National Museum and Secutel Technologies\u2019 NoKey Mobile Access Control Rollout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dishan Issac, Show Director, Intersec Global, Messe Frankfurt Middle East, also shared his views. He added: \u201cBy celebrating the achievements of this year\u2019s 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\u2019s evolving challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The finalists were selected through a judging process involving a panel of 28 international experts. They include senior figures from Dubai Airports, Unilever, WSP Asia, Saudi Aramco, the National Fire Protection Association and the University of Dubai, among others. The 95 shortlisted nominations will now undergo two months of peer voting on the awards programme\u2019s official platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Intersec Global Awards 2027 form part of the 28th edition of Intersec Global. The event is a converging platform for safety, security and resilience. It takes place from 12 to 14 January 2027 at Dubai World Trade Centre. To view the 95 finalists across all 17 categories or to secure tickets for the gala dinner, visit: intersec.ae.messefrankfurt.com\/dubai\/en\/show-features\/intersec-awards.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Intersec Global Awards 2027 shortlist has been revealed. 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