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  • Several eyewitnesses and residents reported a massive fire in one of the industrial areas of Sharjah on Friday 27th April. According to them, the thick smoke was seen from a distance away and seemed to be coming from the Sharjah industrial area. Tasmiyah Anwer, was......

  • The Fire and Rescue Department will send its pilots to the United Arab Emirates for helicopter training to build skills for emergency situations. The Director General, Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad confirmed that the Department had been allocated RM800,000 to send the 17 pilots to the......

  • As Tourism grows in the Middle East, the region is faced with new, unique challenges. Companies within the region, such as Blazemaster, have stepped up, utilising innovations to enable new protection solutions. Scientific Innovation Blazemasters commitment to innovation began with the invention of CPVC back......

  • Ed Chivers announced today that Reacton Fire Suppression, the headline sponsor of the Fire Middle East Conference 2024, has achieved the World’s First Listing to UL2166 For Direct (DLP) Clean Agent Technology. Speaking on the success of the system, Reacton Fire Technology stated: “Our system......

  • Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign trade has seen an impressive 8% growth, reaching USD$77 billion last year, according to official data. The total volume of non-oil foreign trade through the border crossings of Abu Dhabi amounted to AED283.903 billion (USD$77 billion) in 2023, with a growth......

  • Dubai’s Crown Prince, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has ordered the development of an emergency rain plan to protect the city from extreme weather events in the future.  During a meeting with heads of Dubai Government entities, Sheikh Hamdan directed the development......

  • Ramtech, a global wireless solutions provider, announced an exclusive distribution deal in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to accelerate fire safety solutions in the Middle East. The deal involves Ramtech’s product range, including the renowned Wireless Evacuation System (WES3) and REACT platform, to be operated......

  • Lubrizol recently inaugurated a new Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Pune, India. This centre will act as a strategic hub to accelerate the company’s growth in the region and foster closer collaboration between its customers and employees. The GCC is part of a new facility......

  • The United Arab Emirates experienced heavy rainfall on Tuesday, causing flooding on major roads and leaving numerous abandoned vehicles in Dubai. Meanwhile, Oman is still dealing with heavy flooding that has resulted in a death toll of 18 and several people missing. The rains started......

  • Eco Light has unveiled its latest innovation in emergency lighting with the introduction of the ZLD PRO series, designed to combine modern aesthetics, reliability, and straightforward installation. The ZLD PRO emergency luminaires boast high-quality construction featuring aluminium profiles, ensuring durability and a sleek appearance. Equipped......

  • Fire Sprinkler International 2024 stands out as the highlight of the sprinkler calendar, marking the largest conference in Europe exclusively dedicated to water-based fire protection. These conferences offer a unique chance to showcase your organization to a targeted audience of over 300 fire professionals worldwide.......

  • As air travel resumes, the potential for battery-related fires aboard flights is a growing concern. Recent incidents, like the February 19, 2024, fire on Royal Air Philippines flight RW602 caused by a power bank explosion, underscore the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries. Lithium-ion batteries, which......

  • The United Arab Emirates (UAE) set a goal to reduce false fire alarm numbers to zero by 2021, in line with its objective of being one of the world’s safest countries. According to experts, one in three Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) residents ignores false fire......

  • The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA) announced the establishment of NFPA Global Solutions – a new corporation that will offer compliance solutions, digital products, and advisory services that go beyond the traditional NFPA products and services. In addition, they announced the creation of NFPA Global......

  • A house fire in Abu Dhabi claimed the lives of six people and injured seven, as reported by the civil defence authority in the United Arab Emirates. The incident took place in Al Moazaz area, and an investigation is currently underway to determine the cause......