[info_box point1="KwaZulu-Natal has launched a summer readiness campaign, delivering new fire trucks and emergency equipment" point2="Initiative aims to shift disaster management from reactive to preventative" point3="Upgraded capacity supports resilience, economic development and local skills"] KwaZulu-Natal has taken decisive action to strengthen its emergency response capacity ahead...
Jason Voerman, Regional Sales Manager - MEA, Firedos, looks at why smart pressure regulation is the backbone of foam fire suppression systems. In high-hazard environments such as refineries, chemical processing plants, aircraft hangars and tank farms, foam fire suppression systems are a first line of defence...
[info_box point1="IDIS has launched new Edge AI Plus PTZ cameras featuring advanced real-time analytics for critical security applications" point2="The models offer powerful AI-driven auto-tracking, object classification, and extreme durability for challenging environments" point3="This release is expected to support the Middle East security sector with enhanced...
In the fire protection industry, system reliability is not a convenience; it’s a life safety imperative. But what if you can’t rely on your fire sprinklers? Mark Fessenden, Managing Director of the International Fire Suppression Alliance (IFSA) looks at the challenges of counterfeit equipment in...
[info_box point1="Jotun unveils Jotachar 1709XT, a next-generation passive fire protection coating" point2="The product is designed and manufactured in Oman to support rapid, reliable fire protection for regional infrastructure" point3="Jotachar 1709XT aims to boost safety, extend asset lifespan, and support the sustainability agendas of Middle East...
Jack Fletcher, Senior Director, Technology Advisory, FTI Consulting, shares his thoughts on the use of AI in the workplace and the implication it can have on data security, while our Ambassadors share their thoughts on the same topic. AI tools such as ChatGPT have become ubiquitous...
[info_box point1="Daon launches industry-leading mobile driver’s license (mDL) verification, powered by MATTR" point2="New solution enables secure, interoperable, privacy-respecting digital identity verification" point3="The platform supports cross-border and multi-sector digital onboarding in compliance with global standards"] Daon has introduced a new mobile driver’s license (mDL) support capability within...
Johnson Controls is powering the future of building technology – we meet the newly appointed General Manager, Emerging Markets, Tony Nasr, to find out how. As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, Johnson Controls has been at the forefront of innovation for nearly...
[info_box point1="Secure Logiq appoints Elias Bechara as MEA Regional Director" point2="Appointment aims to drive further growth in Middle East security markets" point3="Anand Subbiah to leave the business"] Secure Logiq has announced a significant leadership transition for its Middle East and Africa (MEA) operations, appointing industry veteran...
Bob Rea QFSM, MBA, FInSTR, MIFireE, MIoL, TechIOSH, explores the hallmarks of effective communication under pressure and why trust is key. Effective incident ground communication is the cornerstone of any emergency management and effective incident resolution. It ensures that essential information is shared promptly, accurately and...