All posts tagged "fire safety"
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AnalysisFire safety industry burns bright in the Gulf
Fire safety equipment is the core building block in modern building infrastructure. The growing number of high-rise buildings, the increasing number of...
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ConstructionUAE records 31% drop in fire accidents in 2016
The UAE Ministry of Interior has recorded a 31% drop in fire accidents in buildings and establishments in 2016, compared to the...
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ConstructionDubai to set up fire testing lab for building materials
Dubai Municipality plans to set up its own laboratory to test building materials and products for fire resistance, a senior government official...
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ConsultantIntersec ‘17 to reflect growing Mideast security market
Supplied content The Middle East market for security, safety, and fire protection is on track for double digit growth over the next...
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AnalysisSpreading the word on new Dubai fire codes for cladding
Speakers and attendees at this year’s Middle East Facades Summit all had a similar message when it came to the recent moves...
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ConstructionSharjah ‘curbs cladding use’ pending new UAE fire safety code
Sharjah Civil Defence has stopped giving permission for the use of cladding in facades of new buildings until a new UAE fire...
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ConstructionDubai’s Al Futtaim Engineering launches fire protection division
The Dubai-headquartered Al Futtaim Engineering says it has introduced a new business division that will carry out the design, installation and maintenance of...
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ConsultantDubai fire safety still impacted by fallout from construction boom – expert
A leading fire safety expert has said that the major fires that have hit high-rise buildings in Dubai are a consequence of...
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AnalysisDubai Torch fire: Were lessons from Tamweel incident heeded?
Fire safety was the subject of heated debate in Dubai in February, when a massive blaze engulfed the Torch Tower. Local and...
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Opinion
Dubai Torch blaze: Sounding the alarm on fire safety
The fire that swept through The Torch Tower in the early hours of a February morning was a stark reminder of how much...