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The Ministry of Interior in Qatar (MoI) has taken proactive measures to ensure the safety of residents and citizens, particularly in the realm of fire safety. In a recent announcement, the MoI outlined several key safety measures that individuals and families can implement to safeguard their...

Pyroguard announced two major appointments for its fire safety company, hoping to expand in the Middle East. The organisation stated that Lee Coates has become the new Export Business Development Director and Sherif Khalifa’s promotion to Technical Sales Manager. Pyroguard creates toughened glass with thermal stability for...

The Dubai Police has warned motorists after a vehicle caught fire on the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road at Mirdif City Center Bridge, heading towards the Emirate of Sharjah. Drivers should practice extra caution whilst driving and use alternative routes to avoid delays. It is unknown what...

Intersec officially launched the Intersec Police Summit as part of the exhibition’s 2025 lineup. The Intersec Police Summit will take place from 14-16 January 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre which will include a conference, innovation zone, awards and live demonstrations. The summit is set to...

Dubai residents rushed to put out a fire caused by an e-bike batter after it exploded outside of a pharmacy in Business Bay on Sunday 10 March. While charging using the power socket outside of the shop, witnessed believed the fire was caused by damp conditions. The...

Sharjah Civil Defence has initiated a campaign to ensure all industrial facilities follow safety protocols. During the first phase of the campaign, which took place from February 1 to February 8, inspectors visited all facilities in industrial area 10. They issued warnings to 180 establishments and gave...

Messe Frankfurt Middle East officially launched the 2025 edition of the Intersec exhibition in response to the high demand from exhibitors and visitors following a record-breaking event in January this year. Returning to the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) in 2025, Intersec is set to be...

Kuwait's Fire Force members have ventured on an educational journey to the United States, to enhance their expertise in fire science. Twenty-nine officers of Kuwait's national emergency response team are now attending Mesa Community College in Arizona to receive an associate's degree in Fire Science. The officers...

March Networks' integration of its 8000 Series Hybrid NVRs and 9000 Series IP Recorders with DMP's XR500 and XR550 control panels is changing the fire safety game. This collaboration allows surveillance video integration with alarm panel management, offering a robust security solution which can monitor various...

Serco was awarded Game Changer in Health, Safety & ESG at the Game Changers in Sustainability and Technology Awards. The event was run by Transport & Logistics Middle East and shortlisted Serco alongside Volvo, Bosch, AlRashed Transport and A-Safe. The award was a testament to Serco's commitment...

A fire which broke out in a cardboard factory in Shujabad raged for one and a half hours. According to the emergency services, firefighters were able to control the blaze, however the fire had spread rapidly. Using six fire trucks and more than 20 personnel to conduct...

An update on the recent news that nine Pakistanis were injured in a fire at a chemical factory in Ajman city on February 24 brings terrible news. According to a statement from the consulate, a resident of Dera Ghazi Khan went missing after the factory caught...

Hochiki Europe has launched its Hochiki Training Academy, a facility which will provide training for industry professionals operating in the field of fire safety worldwide. Set to offer a blend of online and in-class learning experiences, the Academy aims to suit professionals in the industry and...

A blazing fire erupted at a chemical factory in the United Arab Emirates over the weekend, which injured nine Pakistanis. According to the Pakistani embassy, the fire began late Saturday (24 February) in a factory which produced chemical products for sanitisers and perfumes. The incident took place...

The Dubai Hills Estate project has set new benchmarks in safety standards after implementing fire safety as a critical priority. For this plan, motor and drives specialist, WEG supplied W22 Smoke Extraction motors to ensure air circulation in closed environments, and fast smoke and heat extraction. Emaar...

Valencia, Spain is currently facing an ongoing blaze after a block of apartments caught fire in the early evening. On the 23rd of February, reports confirmed that at least four people have died and approximately 20 are missing after a fire engulfed the 14-story tower of...

A fire which started shortly after midnight took the lives of four children of the same family, a relative disclosed. The blaze took hold of a house in southwestern Saudi Arabia, which led to the father carrying his five daughters and wife to safety. However, it was...

The 9th International Fire Safety and Security Expo 2024 has come to an end, and what a show it was. Here are some of the highlights from this event: The Electronics Safety and Security Association of Bangladesh (ESSAB) honoured 13 organisations for their fire safety efforts across...

The Roads and Transport Authority recently announced a Dubai Metro station faced disruption to services after smoke was detected. The authority went on to confirm that although a bus service was provided to stranded passengers, the smoke detected had been caused by an electric scooter. Onpassive metro...

The growing market for fire safety products creates opportunity in the UAE after it found that Bangladesh relies on imports from the region among other international nations. However, the country now wants to create their own manufacturing hub. The domestic market for fire safety and security equipment...

The Global Fire Protection Systems Market is set to expect a promising compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6% during the period from 2023 to 2032, reaching an estimated worth of USD 190.26 billion by the end of 2032. According to Adroit Market Research, the market...

The firefighting foam market faces significant growth as effective fire suppression solutions increase in demand across various industries and sectors. A recent report by MarketDigits found that a prominent trend driving market expansion is the strict regulations and standards governing fire safety, which is prompting organisations...

FeuerTrutz 2024 will be taking place in Nuremberg on 26 and 27 June 2024 and is the go-to event for fire professionals. As the only European trade fair and congress to combine passive, active and organisational fire protection solutions, it offers the best overview of the...

Dubai Civil Defence introduced the world's first sustainable mobile floating fire station. The mobile floating fire station is engineered to provide high efficiency in safeguarding marine activities and ensure swifter response times, making it a game-changer for maritime emergency response mechanisms in Dubai. The structure is 70%...

The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority recently launched the Islands Field Survey initiative to evaluate the safety systems in buildings and construction sites situated on the emirate's inhabited islands. This initiative is a continuation of the field survey programme, which seeks to ensure that the highest...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has announced its planned launch of its Fire Manager app for easy monitoring. Its web-based SaaS fire app offers service providers and fire safety managers the capability to have all fire safety sites in one view, with features that allow the status of...

India and Qatar signed a long-term liquefied natural gas deal to extend its long-term imports from the country. Petronet LNG and QatarEnergy agreed to a new contract which undercuts the current deal that expires in 2028 and will allow Qatar to supply 7.5 million metric tons...

United Arab Emirates residents have been warned about potential causes of house fires, especially regarding the dangers of carbon monoxide. As the gas is often difficult to detect, knowing what to look out for is essential for early treatment. The Abu Dhabi Police put out safety guidelines...

J2 Innovations announced its FIN Framework software will underpin the next- generation of ventilation control systems from FläktGroup. The smart open platform for building management, smart equipment and IoT applications is primarily used by OEMs to build controls and automation equipment. FläktGroup collaborated with J2 Innovations to...

The fire extinguisher inspection services market is expected to grow in upcoming years after several factors showed increasing interest in compliance, oil and the public sector. The Global Fire Extinguisher Inspection Services Market report found new sights in the market which signified a significant growth trajectory...

Patol will be exhibiting at the Fire Safety Event 2024 between 30th April and 22nd May this year to demonstrate its wide-ranging capabilities in fire detection. The company’s Firesense Linear Heat Detection Cable (LHDC) is available in digital and analogue options. It is designed to provide...

WAGNER Fire Safety Consulting GmbH appointed its new Managing Director, Cecil von Dungern to its management team. The company welcomed Dungern to its subsidiary of WAGNER Group GmbH at the beginning of this year and after a short transition period, Andreas Erbe will leave the company...

A fire outbreak in a Tehran hospital prompted an evacuation, according to state media. Medics and firefighters were called to work outside of the Gandhi Hospital after a fire erupted on multiple floors in northern Tehran. Firefighters were deployed to the site; however, it was not immediately...

A Sharjah apartment fire claimed the lives of two individuals, prompting calls for further building safety measures. After a fire was reported in Sharjah during the early hours of January 25, firefighters in the area arrived promptly and managed to contain the blaze within two minutes. However,...

The WAGNER Group has now established a new national subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates as part of its plan to support new projects with a local presence. The company has been developing and implementing holistic fire protection solutions for various industries for years and will...

It has nearly been a week since the 25th edition of Intersec took place, and there has been amazing news regarding award winners in the region. The 3rd Intersec Awards took place at Palazzo Versace in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to celebrate innovations and commitments across...

Serco Middle East signed a partnership deal with aircraft rescue and fire-fighting (ARFF) training providers Qual-eFire. With the arrangement, Serco will be able to provide the cloud-based training and assessment platform to the Middle East, and the two companies will be establishing a new benchmark in...

Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection released its new solution which provides businesses with peace of mind. Launching the iTrans 2 technology, Teledyne created a detection system that alerts when sensing explosive and toxic gas, or oxygen. It accepts infrared, catalytic bead or electrochemical sensors for easy installation...

After a week of innovative fire safety, detection and extinguishing products launched at Intersec Dubai 2024 this year, the event has come to a close. Leading brands in the fire industry exhibited their products and announced partnerships at the Dubai World Trade Centre for the 25th...

Reacton Fire Suppression is proud to announce that it received the world's first Fire Suppression innovation, with UL Listing to UL2166 for Direct (DLP) Technology Clean Agent systems. This certification is the latest step in Reacton’s ongoing initiative of global product certification. They strive to develop...

Day one of Intersec's 25th edition has truly set the bar high with over 1,100 global exhibitors featuring their most ground-breaking products, and 45,000+ professionals gathering to catch some of the insightful sessions from the Security Leaders’ Summit, where industry leaders shared actionable insights. The Safety...

Firefighters from the Al-Jleeb and Al-Samoud centres responded to a blaze in Al-Hasawwi over the weekend after a fire broke out in an Arab house. The teams quickly managed to gain control of the situation and extinguish the flames and their efficient response prevented further escalation,...

The Fire Middle East magazine team is currently at Intersec Dubai which has officially opened its doors for its silver jubilee edition. The newest innovations in the fire sector are being showcased here - with an estimated 70% of the industry heading for the Dubai World...