August 22 Weekly Fire Round-Up

It's that time of the week again when we, at Fire Middle East Magazine, share with you the best fire and safety news you've missed.

Let's get into it.

News

?? UAE urges residents in Turkey to be cautious of fires: https://www.firemiddleeastmag.com/uae-urges-residents-in-turkey-to-be-cautious-of-fires/

?? Fire at Al Barsha under control within three hours: https://www.firemiddleeastmag.com/fire-at-al-barsha-under-control-within-three-hours/

?? Woman nearly dies after vehicle causes Abu Dhabi tunnel blaze: https://www.firemiddleeastmag.com/woman-nearly-died-after-vehicle-causes-abu-dhabi-tunnel-blaze/

?? 西门子 introduces first green steel industrial control cabinets: https://www.firemiddleeastmag.com/siemens-introduces-first-green-steel-industrial-control-cabinets/

?? NFPA signs an MoU with aramco : https://www.firemiddleeastmag.com/nfpa-signs-an-mou-with-aramco/

Events

??The 3rd Edition of ADEXCO ID 2024 is being held between September 11- September 14: https://lnkd.in/eJaQ_P7P

??8th Edition OFSEC – Oman’s only and most comprehensive summit & expo on fire, safety and security will be held from October 8- October 9: https://lnkd.in/entKbVxB

Free Resources

?? Teren Tan , Head of Emergency Services for Saudi Middle East, Serco , looks at a new framework for fire and rescue services in Saudi Arabia.

As The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia continues its remarkable growth, the evolution and scaling of emergency response strategies, particularly within the fire and rescue service (FRS), must become more assertive. This is essential to effectively mitigate region-specific challenges and ensure full preparedness for any emergencies. The Kingdom's unique geographical and demographic conditions demand a collaborative approach to emergency management, with private-sector organisations like Serco playing a pivotal role.

By identifying and addressing the unique challenges faced by emergency services in the region and harnessing our collective expertise and global sector knowledge, we can enhance the Kingdom’s crisis response capabilities and redefine safety standards across the region, shaping a safer and more resilient future for the Kingdom. This forward-thinking approach sets the stage for addressing the following specific challenges.

Find out what he had to say: https://www.firemiddleeastmag.com/strengthening-saudi-emergency-response/

Emirates Safety Laboratory (ESL) 's growth and expansion have been remarkable, particularly in 2022, after the organisation was recognised as a testing and certification body on the UAE-approved list of companies, laboratories, and expertise houses. This recognition is a testament to ESL's unwavering commitment to fire safety in the UAE, GCC, the whole Middle East, and beyond, instilling confidence in its dedication and global impact.

ESL's influence extends beyond the Middle East, supporting governments, academia, and manufacturers in research and development. With ambitions to be a leading testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) provider, ESL is making Dubai and the UAE a global hub for TIC services. Its collaboration with European entities, like UL Solutions in Europe (UL EU), offers regional-based manufacturers access to CE and UKCA marking for market entry into the European Union’s single market, further solidifying its global impact.

The testing laboratory houses cutting-edge technology that tests the products and materials to the applicable standards with high-quality efficiency while mitigating and reducing risks of environmental pollution.

Here’s what David C. had to say about the organisation’s growth: https://www.firemiddleeastmag.com/fire-safety-leaders-focus-emirates-safety-laboratory/