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UL joins forces with UAE Civil Defence for 2nd annual Fire Safety Forum
Held under the Patronage of His Royal Highness Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the upcoming UAE Fire Safety Technology Forum in Abu Dhabi will host over two hundred regional and global industry experts. » Read more
Kashagan oil rig finds perfect solution with Hochiki
The world's second largest oil field has chosen a fire detection system from Hochiki which will be installed by Italian fire safety specialists, SCAME Sistemi. » Read more
Fire safety in the oil sector in focus in Muscat
The issues of fire safety in the growing oil refinery sector in Oman were brought to light in Muscat this April at Fire Safe Oman 2012 which took place between 17-18 April. » Read more
IFSEC offers fire safety professionals window on future
Want to keep on top of the latest developments in fire safety technology? Then make sure you attend IFSEC International Fire Solutions, which takes place in Birmingham, UK from 14-17 May. » Read more
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The lack of a road safety culture on GCC roads is a major challenge for the region
A senior official of an international road transport association has commented upon road safety in the GCC region. Reversing the lack of road safety culture in the Gulf region is the biggest challenge that GCC governments face in their efforts to make roads safer to drive on, according to Rita Cuypers, the Director of Campaigns and Events at the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). "There seems to be a lack of road safety culture in the GCC countries, which are considered to be dangerous to drive on", she added. Simon Labbett, the Regional Director for the Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) UAE, says "Sustained casualty reduction on the roads is not and never will be a quick fix. Countries with the best safety records in the world have achieved this through decades of road improvement and government marketing campaigns."
Fire professionals will make more security buying decisions
HR and fire/safety professionals are set to play an increasing role in security procurement decisions, according to the latest research from Frost & Sullivan.
Key findings from the research cover fundamental changes to the decision-making process within organisations that are moving from single products and systems to converged solutions.
Latest clean fire agent technology approved by Qatar Civil Defense
International Gulf Trading Company (IGTC) - Chubb Fire Qatar has introduced a new fire retardant technology: 3M Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid It is the first company to offer this product to the local market.
Developed by 3M, Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid is a 'next generation' clean agent which is a direct replacement for Halon in retardant systems that currently use the gas.
New fire training centre opens in Bahrain
UTC Bahrain (part of UTC Fire & Security) has inaugurated a training centre in Bahrain that will provide world-class professional skills and high-value fire and security product training for employees, business partners, end users and consultants in the region.
"There is an expanding need in the Middle East for technically trained professionals who are able to handle residential, commercial and industrial security applications. Our state-of-the-art training centre will help to facilitate in developing these skills for Bahrainis and other professionals in the region," said Otto de Bont, president of UTC Fire & Security's Global Security Products' Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
New Sounder range from Vimpex
Electronic Sounder manufacturer, Vimpex has launched of a new range of sounders called the Banshee Excel.
All sounders, apart from the Bedroom Sounder, come with 32 user-selectable tones incorporating low and high frequencies, European, American and Australian norms and all industry-standard frequency patterns. Tested and approved to EN 54 Part 3, the Banshee Excel range boasts leading acoustics, aesthetically pleasing designs and low power consumption.
New UAE Fire Code announced at first Fire Safety Forum
The UAE held its first forum for fire safety technology recently at the Yas hotel in Abu Dhabi and the Civil Defence Department took the opportunity to formerly announce the UAE's new Fire Code.
The forum was organised by Civil Defence GHQ in cooperation with International Centre of Quality & Productivity in the Middle East. More than one hundred fifty experts and guests from local, regional and international regions participated.