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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......
25 April, 2024
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......
24 April, 2024
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......
23 April, 2024
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......
22 April, 2024
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......
19 April, 2024
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......
18 April, 2024
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......
17 April, 2024
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.......
16 April, 2024
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......
15 April, 2024
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......
12 April, 2024
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......
11 April, 2024
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......
10 April, 2024
The Dubai Police have announced the locations where the Eid Al Fitr cannons will be placed to mark the beginning of Eid Al Fitr. The locations of the Eid cannons are: – Nad Al Shiba Area – Eid Musallah – Grand Zaabeel Mosque – Za’abeel......
09 April, 2024
Five people died and 44 others were injured after a fire broke out at a high-rise residential building in Al Nahda. The police believe that the deaths were caused by suffocation. Out of the 44 injured, 17 are still receiving treatment in the hospital, while......
09 April, 2024
Firefighters in Dubai were called to extinguish a fire on a luxury yacht in Dubai Marina. The incident resulted in thick smoke being seen in the surrounding area. According to reports, at 11:12 AM, the Dubai Civil Defence Operations Room received a report of the......
05 April, 2024