[info_box point1="A major fire in a Hong Kong housing estate has raised serious questions about building safety" point2="Authorities say the fire became one of the city’s deadliest incidents in decades" point3="Over 120 were killed and many more were injured or displaced"] A major fire in a...
[info_box point1="100% of surveyed global leaders are now rethinking where their data is stored" point2="92% cite geopolitical risk and potential reputational damage as key drivers" point3="78% of organisations are already changing data strategies to improve sovereignty"] New research from Pure Storage and the University of Technology...
[info_box point1="Kristian Hox replaces Robert Mostad on the IWMA Board of Directors" point2="Hox will serve on an interim basis until confirmation in October 2026" point3="The IWMA thanked Mostad for his service since joining the board in 2023"] The International Water Mist Association (IWMA) has announced a...
[info_box point1="Chartek 2218E halves PFP application hours and cuts costs by 25 percent" point2="Targets steel protection in energy sector with less material and labour" point3="Supports faster project delivery for Middle East fire safety compliance"] AkzoNobel's International protective coatings brand has launched Chartek 2218E, a new epoxy-based...
[info_box point1="Africa is experiencing a major rise in cyber threats" point2="Groups linked to China, Russia and Iran have widened their presence across African networks" point3="African governments have also been drawn into wider Iranian and Russian cyber operations"] Africa is experiencing a major rise in cyber threats...
[info_box point1="Battery Energy Storage Systems are expanding rapidly across Africa" point2="Fire and emergency services warn of major preparedness gaps" point3= "Firefighters stress that thermal runaway is the most serious risk"] As African nations accelerate renewable-energy programmes and work toward net-zero and energy-access goals, Battery Energy Storage...
[info_box point1="Suprema named a “Global Top 50 Security Company” for 15 years running" point2="Notable for AI-powered solutions, cloud-native access control and strong cybersecurity compliance" point3="The recognition signals ongoing innovation and trusted technology for Middle East security professionals"] Suprema, a global leader in AI-powered security solutions, has...
[info_box point1="Demand for autonomous aerial robots across Africa is forecast to surge" point2="Indigenous production is rising, with over 180 locally built UAVs recorded" point3="Africa is emerging as both a major adopter and producer of autonomous flight systems"] Demand for autonomous aerial robots across Africa is forecast...
[info_box point1="Olympia Electronics' OLY-1004/WP/230/MAR emergency lighting unit now certified by Bureau Veritas" point2="Certification ensures product meets strict international safety and quality standards" point3="This development supports higher compliance and reliability benchmarks for fire safety projects across Africa"] Olympia Electronics' emergency lighting unit, model OLY-1004/WP/230/MAR, has achieved official...
[info_box point1="Secure.com unveils AI-native Digital Security Teammate to aid overwhelmed security teams" point2="The platform reduces alert noise by 60% and accelerates threat detection and resolution" point3="Backed by $4.5M funding, it strengthens Middle East’s position in AI-driven cybersecurity innovation"] Dubai-based Secure.com has launched its Digital Security Teammate...