United Arab Emirates Fire Industry News

Rittal’s Micro Data Centre and IT Security rooms to take centre stage at Intersec 2017 Rittal, a manufacturer of IT Racks and Datacentre solution provider continues to reinstate its strong presence in Middle East region with their certified high-quality, system-tested Physical Security systems for IT infrastructure, displayed and showcased on their innovation stand participation at Intersec 2017. Products to take centre stage this year will be “Micro Data Centre a...

Remote Healthcare Middle East 2017 is dedicated to innovators and visionaries across the remote healthcare industry Remote Healthcare Middle East has announced its full agenda for the 2017 instalment. The program boasts an impressive line-up of regional and international experts from NOC's, IOC's, NGO's, Health Authorities, Government, Mining Operators, Private Hospitals, Associations and Engineering Contractors. Best practice training solutions The Conference will be held f...

Intersec 2017 to host a record international coverage of exhibitors for security, safety, and fire protection solutions European exhibitors are making their presence felt at a trade fair for security, safety, and fire protection, with the UK, Germany, Italy, and France leading the way in boosting exports to the buoyant Middle East market. Intersec 2017 will feature more than 1,200 exhibitors from 52 countries when it opens from 22-24 January at the Dubai International Conv...

Intersec 2017 focusses on IP-based video surveillance for retail sector offering The rise of IoT (Internet of Things), and its convergence with video analytics is set to have a profound impact on the Middle East video surveillance industry, as the regional security sector’s traditional boundaries continue to blur. Global security solutions providers at the upcoming Intersec 2017 trade show in Dubai said the retail sector is one of many industry verticals where video sur...

Intersec 2017 will feature more than 1,300 exhibitors from 54 countries The declaration from a Dubai Government official that worker lives are being put at risk due to firms failing to properly clothe and protect them has garnered the attention of global health and safety companies and manufacturers of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). Worker safety Raed Al Marzouqi, Head of Occupational Health and Safety at Dubai Municipality, told delegates at the recently concluded BOH...

Fireray is the first choice for installers and engineers looking for smoke detection in large open areas Fire safety company FFE is bringing its Fireray wide-area smoke detection and Talentum flame detection technology to Intersec in Dubai in January 2017. The company will be located in the UK Pavilion (Booth 4-D32), where industry experts will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. Held between 22-24 January, 2017 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Intersec is the wo...

Bristol has had a strong presence in the Gulf region for more than 40 years, through a well-established network of distributors Bristol Uniforms is a designer, manufacturer and supplier of protective clothing, meeting the diverse needs of emergency services personnel around the world. Working with leading international fibre and fabric manufacturers including WL Gore, PBI Performance Products and DuPont, Bristol’s in-house design teams continue to develop innovative and...

Intersec 2017 shines spotlight on emerging technologies as Middle East outpaces global growth in biometric solutions A Dubai university’s cloud-based biometric time attendance system is growing in popularity across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), as the regional education sector joins other industries adopting new technology to boost safety and security.  The Hult International Business School in Dubai was the first to test Swiss company TBS’s (Touchl...

Dubai trade show to feature two-thirds of world’s top 50 solutions providers as regional security spend continues to rise The Middle East market for security, safety, and fire protection is on track for double digit growth over the next four years, as regional governments and the private sector look for improved technologies to better protect assets, people, businesses, and borders. Led by the Gulf nations of Saudi Arabia and the UAE, regional countries are maki...

There will also be live demonstrations of the company’s all-new Taktis range of fire alarm control equipment Kentec Electronics, one of the world's independent fire control panel designers and manufacturers, is set to ‘dazzle’ visitors to Intersec 2017 with their extensive EN, UL & FM, Marine, Analogue, Conventional & Extinguishant ranges of Fire Control Panel Solutions. Syncro and Sigma Life Safety System Specialists Kentec will be featuring their...

Kidde announced the winner of the “Step Up and Stand Out” contest at the Firehouse Expo in Nashville, Tennessee. The honor goes to Bob Love, Assistant Chief of North Hays County Fire Rescue in Dripping Springs, Texas. The contest is part of a national campaign developed by Kidde and national fire service organizations to raise awareness of the need for fire department volunteers and recognize those who have already stepped up to support their communities. Kidde, a renowned manufactu...

 Representatives from SIDERISE will be available on Stand A59 in Za'abeel Hall 5 The manufacturer of firestop and acoustic barrier insulation systems Siderise is set to highlight its capabilities and exhibit its expansive range of products at the inaugural Windows Doors and Facades Event in Dubai from the 18-20 September.   Held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, this must-attend new trade show will bring together architects, interior designers, devel...

Workplace mobility is on the rise, which means organizations have an increasing number of employees who travel or work from home. In fact, there were 96.2 million mobile workers in 2015 and IDC predicts that mobile workers will account for nearly three quarters (72.3 percent) of the total U.S. workforce by 2020. While the growth of mobile workers is a boon to productivity both inside and outside the workplace, it also creates unique communication challenges – especially in em...

Security Essen is the most prestigious security trade-fair. Held in Germany every year, it is an opportunity for experts, regulators, and buyers, to share their innovations with the world. AW Technology will be launching the new 3000 series optical detector calibration test tunnels at Security Essen. The 3000 series is based on the 1900 and 1950 test tunnels and will feature a wider range of product variants, allowing for greater versatility. Automatic door seals It also includes several new...

The summit included interactive panel discussions, one to one business meetings and round table discussions Supported by Dubai Municipality & Fujairah Municipality, Smart Building Automation Summit 2016 concluded successfully. The summit included interactive panel discussions, one to one business meetings, round table discussions and engaging presentations which encouraged the participants to share their experiences in an open discussion format. Smart Building A...

If anyone tells you that the use of Mass Notification Systems (MNS) is a new trend, it is likely that they do not fully understand it. You have been impacted by mass notification your whole life. Surprised? Every time there is a fire drill at an elementary school, or a bell chimes noon or a blinking light announces a snow-related parking ban, an MNS is being deployed. Ultimately, mass notification is just mass communications. What has changed is the distribution methodology, the granularity and...

Fire alarm systems, video surveillance, access and evacuation systems - these and other security systems for a wide range of dangerous situations need to be monitored in a company. No problem with the comprehensive VisuLAN® X3 hazard management system from WAGNER! It has more than 500 manufacturer-independent interfaces to security systems and enables complete security monitoring bundled in one central location - all relevant information at a glance and at any time. Smart home security...

Effective Saturday, June 4, 2016, The Viking Corporation will adjust list prices by an average of 3%. This list price adjustment will impact fire sprinklers, devices, and valves manufactured by The Viking Corporation. List prices for Freedom CPVC and VGS grooved piping products are excluded from this announcement and are not changing at this time. This announcement pertains only to Viking customers located in the Americas region (United States, Canada, and Latin America). Customers in other reg...

HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended “Aftershock 2” live demonstration on responding to crises and emergencies Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior inaugurated on 15th March the activities of the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR Abu Dhabi 2016). The eve...

Opening ceremony edutainment titled "The Aftershock II” will shed light on emergency response and public safety readiness scenarios  Under the auspices of His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the events of the seventh edition of the International Exhibition for Security and National Resilience (ISNR Abu Dhabi 2016) will kick off tomorrow, Tuesday, 15 March. Organised by the UAE Ministry of Interior a...

It can be taken as proven that the trends in urbanization, the mobility of the population and the demographics, have had and will continue to have tremendous impact on our daily lives. These impacts were and are supported by disruptive technology changes (such as the evolution of the internet and mobile communication) and result in higher dependencies of almost all economic and social processes. Compared with former generations, we are spending most of our time in buildings or closed mobile con...

The event will witness confluence of technology and service providers falling under the category of Building Automation The event will serve as a platform for the leading players representing project owners, operators, developers, architects, civil engineers, structural designers, procurement leaders to meet world class suppliers and solution providers. April will witness the confluence of leaders from the realms of construction, real-estate development, technology and servic...

The 2017 event in Bahrain will serve ASIS members and stakeholders from across the region ASIS International has announced that its 8th Middle East Security Conference & Exhibition will take place from the 5th-7th November 2017 in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Expanding ASIS educational event portfolio ASIS has decided to move its flagship event in the Middle East from the late February timing of recent years in order to better accommodate its expanding portfolio of global edu...

His Excellency Major General Mansour S. Al-Turki will be speaking on "Managing the Haj Crowds: The Official View from the KSA."  Under the patronage of His Excellency Lt. Gen. Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chairman of Police and General Security, the ASIS 7th Middle East Security Conference & Exhibition, will be held on 21-23 February 2016 at the Intercontinental Dubai Festival City, Dubai, UAE. His Excellency Major General Mansour S. Al-Turki, spokesperson of the Min...

The headquarters was equipped with five Bosch Modular Fire Panels 5000 Series, as well as 800 smoke and heat detectors Bosch Security Systems has just installed a state-of-the-art fire alarm system at the headquarters of Etisalat, the leading provider of telecommunications services in the United Arab Emirates. Etisalat supplies the UAE’s 4.2 million inhabitants with 4 million mobile connections, and has one of the highest saturation rates in the mobile sector worldwide....

18th edition of the three-day event will open 10 per cent larger than previous year, featuring 1,290 exhibitors from 55 countries Spending on the Middle East physical security market is set to surge by 36 per cent in 2016, as infrastructure investment coupled with increased urbanisation fuels demand for equipment to protect critical assets and people, according to new research. Global analysts Frost & Sullivan estimated the regional demand for physical security equipment...

The Oshkosh XP fire apparatus represents a co-venture between Oshkosh and Scania Oshkosh Corporation Fire & Emergency Group is displaying the all-new Oshkosh® XP fire apparatus at Intersec 2016 to be held from January 17-19 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center. The Oshkosh® XP fire apparatus represents a co-venture between Oshkosh and Scania, and will be on display at Stand 5-D11. “Intersec is among the world’s leading fire prote...

Industry leaders will share centre stage at Intersec's new Smart Home section, to showcase their latest technologies The increasing interconnectivity of smart home technology and its influence on safety and security will be under the spotlight this month in Dubai, as global manufacturers prepare to launch their latest high-tech smart home solutions at Intersec 2016. With analysts Gartner predicting 6.4 billion ‘things’ – from toasters and teapots to cars and...

The global gathering at the three-day event is as impressive as ever, reinforced by 14 country pavilions The global significance of the Middle East’s security and safety market has been underlined by top German and US companies leading a large turnout of international exhibitors at Intersec 2016 next month. The 18th edition of Intersec, the world’s leading trade show for security, safety, and fire protection, will feature more than 1,200 exhibitors from 54 co...

The event will provide an un-missable forum for experts to discuss the future of remote healthcare in the region The Westin Abu Dhabi will host Remote Healthcare Middle East on February 16-17 2016, it has been announced. Network, learn and engage with industry visionaries Remote Healthcare Middle East will be the region’s only event dedicated to improving healthcare access, effectiveness and technologies for remote and extreme environments. The conference has been...