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 rate...
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 of...
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...
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...
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...
The Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) and the Gas Safety Committee announced new gas rules in the emirate to ensure additional safety measures and reduce construction site fire accidents. The cylinder safety protocols will require all construction sites in the area and accompanying...
Thirty-seven new rescue and firefighting points throughout Abu Dhabi have been activated, the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority (ADCDA) has announced. The launch of the new point will help to enhance the emergency response time, as well as improve readiness for dealing with potential emergencies and...
A fire has broken out in a commercial building in Musaffah. The fire reportedly broke out at half two in the afternoon, those within the commercial building were swiftly evacuated as a proportion. Abu Dhabi Police and Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority teams are - at the...
JAHEZIYA, a single-stop service provider for defence solutions and emergency response services, and Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA), a world-class maritime education and training institute, part of AD Ports Group, announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand regional fire safety and...
Emergency services in Abu Dhabi have attended a fire at the scene of a traffic collision this morning. Speaking on social media, Abu Dhabi Police have said they are working towards contorlling the sistuation with the help of Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority. The police force...
Firefighters and fire crews were called to the scene of a fire at Jumeirah Beach on Saturday 5 November. The incident near Jumeirah Beach involved a blaze on a vessel just off the coast of the popular tourist spot, and was thought to involve a jet...
Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection will showcase several of its proven fire safety products at APIDEC 2022 in Abu Dhabi at the end of October. The event is one of the largest events of its kind, ADIPEC 2022 and will host more than 150,000 energy professionals and...
A fire in a factory in Abu Dhabi was caused by a gas cylinder explosion on Saturday 24 September. Local authorities acted quickly to bring the blaze under control in the Abu Dhabi Industrial Zone with a cooling operation now underway. Abu Dhabi Police shared updates on...
Abu Dhabi Police have launched their 'Safe Summer' campaign to teach residents about the preventive and safety measures they need to follow to keep their homes safe during summer holidays. The force said they will be coordinating with several government bodies to carry out initiatives to...
Abu Dhabi's official online government portal, tamm.Abudhabi, has reminded residents of the best action to take in an emergency to save lives and reduce casualties. With residential fires often a source of huge devastation, the advice also centres on what to do when faced with a...
Abu Dhabi authorities have rushed to extinguish a fire caused by a gas cylinder explosion. Casualties have been confirmed, and the authorities are continuing to support those injured in the incident. The explosion happened in a restaurant in Al Khalidiya area, according to Abu Dhabi Police....
UAE authorities are currently investigating the cause of a fire, which broke out in an Abu Dhabi warehouse on Monday 11th April. Abu Dhabi Police and Abu Dhabi Civil Defence teams both attended the scene in the Musaffah Industrial Area, and brought the blaze under control....
Abu Dhabi Police have issued a warning to ask vehicle owners to protect their cars from fires as the temperature soars in the UAE. Advice from the Abu Dhabi Police and Abu Dhabi Civil Defence have reminded motor owners that vehicles contain flammable liquids and parts, making...
The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence has announced plans to launch drones to support with putting out fires in high-rise buildings. The strategy will include the use of two hi-tech innovative drones to douse fire in buildings of up to 800 metres height. The aircrafts are expected...
An explosion from a faulty gas cylinder in a building in Abu Dhabi has caused alarm. Initially the U.S. embassy initially claimed they suspected it to be a possible missile strike. Abu Dhabi is a well known tourism hub, so the explosion caused concern and worry amongst...
Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for the drone attack this week, which resulted in fatal fires that killed three people. Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have come forwad and claimed they were behind an attack targeting “sensitive Emirati facilities." The drone attack targeted an oil base in...
Drones are believed to be behind an explosion and fire that killed three people and wounded six more. The explosion that struck three oil tankers in Abu Dhabi and another fire at an extension of Abu Dhabi International Airport happened on Monday 17th January 2022. Abu Dhabi...
UL is expanding its existing Abu Dhabi facility to now include a cable fires safety and performance lab. The new laboratory is designed to test electric and optical cables and busways against standards for flame retardant and flame resistant properties. "The opening of our new fire safety...
Security & Fire Excellence Awards, which will take place on Monday 02 December 2024 at JW Marriott Grosvenor House on Park Lane in London!
Following the incredible event in December, we are very excited to back at the highly prestigious Great Room at JW Marriott Grosvenor House, this year running alongside IFSEC, FIREX, Facilities Show and Safety & Health Expo which take place on 2–4 December, 2024 at ExCel London.
Offering elegance, flexibility and sheer quality, JW Marriott Grosvenor House London is a meeting destination of unrivalled luxury in the heart of Mayfair. Since 1929, the Great Room has welcomed royalty, presidents, actors and musicians for the most exclusive and lavish events. One of Europe’s largest and most impressive event spaces to dine banquet style, the Great Room has always been the jewel in Grosvenor House’s crown.
Security & Fire Excellence Awards is the perfect opportunity for you to recognise and reward the excellence of your teams and to network and socialise with the very best in your industry, plus with the early December dateline, combined with the shared dateline with IFSEC and FIREX, you can now cost effectively combine your attendance with your company’s festive celebrations and exhibition participation too!
