[info_box point1="Dubai Civil Defence wins for innovative Drone Firefighting Unit at Intersec 2026" point2="Khalid Mubarak (Dubai Municipality) wins Emirati Rising Star Award at Intersec 2026" point3="Awards highlight cybersecurity, homeland security, fire and life safety innovation and team excellence, judged by 23 global experts"] Khalid Mubarak of...
[info_box point1="Cameroon was among more than 20 countries represented at the 26th International Conference of Heads of Fire and Rescue Services in Baku" point2="More than 100 delegates from member states participated alongside the federation’s partner companies" point3="Outcomes from the event are expected to inform training,...
[info_box point1="African banks are reaching a critical stage in their digital transformation" point2="AI-driven innovation and stronger cyber defences are becoming central priorities" point3="85.4 per cent of respondents regard AI as 'very or extremely important'"] African banks are reaching a critical stage in their digital transformation, with...
[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...
Stefanie Steudel, Product Manager Fire Alarm Systems - Remote Services, Bosch Building Technologies, writes about the transformative power of Internet of Things (IoT) in fire prevention. The landscape of fire safety is undergoing a profound transformation. As our buildings become smarter and our operational demands more...
Hadi Jaafarawi, Regional VP - Middle East & Africa at Qualys, makes the case for a Risk Operations Centre and the ability to finally control the relationship between value and risk management. Risk is a way of life. As it is for individuals, so it is...
[info_box point1="A group claiming to be a coalition of hackers has reportedly issued an ultimatum to Google" point2= "The demand specifically named two members of Google’s Threat Intelligence Group" point3="They threatened to release the company’s databases unless two of its employees are dismissed"] A group claiming...
[info_box point1="Siderise has officially opened its first manufacturing facility outside the UK in Dubai" point2= "The new site is focused on producing the popular RH25-120/90 cavity barrier" point3="Siderise noted its commitment to serving the Middle East market"] Siderise has officially opened its first manufacturing facility outside...
[info_box point1="IDIS has announced the launch of its IDIS Smart Privacy Masks" point2= "It is a patented solution designed to address the growing need for privacy in real-time video surveillance" point3="The IDIS Smart Privacy Masks benefit from advanced object detection and heatmaps"] IDIS has announced the...
The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) announced the launch of its Authorized Education Network (AEN) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The launch of the network is a global initiative, designed to meet the increasing demand for high-quality safety training. Through this effort, NFPA-approved instructors...