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Fire industry growth

The fire industry is currently experiencing significant growth and transformation due to a variety of…

A New NFPA.org

Last year was a busy one for NFPA as we continued our digital transformation. As…

A burning success: reflections on the UAE fire & life safety sector and emergency response preparedness

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a country known for many noteworthy achievements, including rapid…

‘Gentlemen, this is a FIRE!’

With the immortal words, ‘Gentlemen, this is a football!’ Vince Lombardi transformed a team of…

New technology through innovation and its hurdles

Innovative Technology in the building construction industry presents new fire-protection challenges. It poses the question…

The importance of certification in construction: safety, cost and the future

Chad McLean, Certification Manager at Warringtonfire Australia, discusses the importance of standardising the adoption of…

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IFE GCC UAE Branch Update – July 2023

The last few months have been very busy with the March examinations having been successfully…

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Bustling start welcoming a post-covid world

As the pace of change continues to increase around with world, the gulf region continues…

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Three Critical Components of Residential Fire Safety

As we approach the fifth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower tragedy and three months since…

Selection of a low profile sprinkler head design can minimise visual intrusion which is often demanded by architects as here in the Shard in London.
Life safety: is it time the presumptions were questioned?

Property Protection Vs. Life Safety. It has long been UK Government policy to ensure that…