Abu dhabi: Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Group CEO of ADNEC Group, announced that the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR 2026) reinforces the UAE's status as a global hub for specialized security events and aids in the advancement of future-ready security systems.
According to Emirates News Agency, the exhibition is held under the patronage of H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior. The event opens on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi and is organized by ADNEC Group in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior, with strategic partnership from Abu Dhabi Police.
Al Dhaheri highlighted that ISNR 2026 serves as a convergence point for global security leaders, decision-makers, and innovators under the theme 'Securing Tomorrow Today'. The exhibition has bolstered its role as a venue for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and the showcasing of advanced security technologies, aligning with ADNEC Group's strategy to support key sectors and enhance local companies' competitiveness.
He noted significant growth in ISNR 2026 compared to its previous edition, with a 19 percent increase in participating companies and brands, totaling 253, and a 17 percent expansion in exhibition space, reaching 28,000 square meters. UAE companies make up 60 percent of the exhibitors, while international firms comprise 40 percent. Exhibitors hail from 37 countries, with nine countries participating for the first time.
Al Dhaheri emphasized that the exhibition enhances Abu Dhabi's stature as a global destination for security and safety exhibitions by attracting leading companies and experts and showcasing the latest security systems and solutions. The event supports the development of security and defense capabilities by uniting government entities, security institutions, and specialists to tackle future challenges and develop innovative solutions for cybersecurity, protection of critical systems, and crisis and emergency management.
He underscored that rapid global changes in the security landscape necessitate more flexible and proactive models, pointing out the significance of innovation and stronger public-private sector collaboration.
