Heavy rains and snowfall in Afghanistan have ended a prolonged dry spell but triggered flash floods in several areas, killing at least 17 people and injuring 11 others, according to authorities. The dead included five members of a family in…
Integration of Fire Alarm Systems with Building Management Systems
In today’s world, where technology is evolving at a rapid pace, modern buildings are becoming increasingly complex. They are equipped with a variety of electrical and mechanical systems designed to improve functionality, comfort, and safety. However, as the number of…
New NFPA Middle East and North Africa solutions page in Arabic is unveiled as part of the organization’s 125th anniversary global strategy
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has launched a new Middle East and North Africa (MENA) solutions page in Arabic as part of its 125th Anniversary commitment to serving global stakeholders. The new microsite introduces building, electrical, fire and life…
Messe Frankfurt Middle East to co-locate three shows to capitalise on visitor and exhibitor synergies
Intersec, Light Middle East, and Prolight + Sound Middle East to run side-by-side in January 2021 Dubai, UAE: Messe Frankfurt Middle East, the regional subsidiary of Messe Frankfurt, one of the world’s largest trade fair, congress and event organisers, is…
Perimeter Solutions Establishes Sales Presence in Middle East & India
Perimeter Solutions, one of the world’s leading producers of fire retardants, foams, and water enhancing gels for managing wildland, industrial, and municipal fires, today announced the appointment of industry veteran Tamer Gaber as Regional Sales Representative for the Middle East…
Celebrating 20 years, Intersec looks ahead to further success
World’s largest security, safety and fire protection trade fair gets ready for 20th Anniversary edition in Dubai Intersec, the world’s largest trade and networking event for security, safety and fire protection, is set to celebrate two decades of remarkable success…
Updates on UAE Fire Safety and Life Protection codes completed and to be announced at Intersec 2017 – Dubai Civil Defence
Three-day Dubai trade show gets ready for action featuring 1,304 exhibitors from 58 countries Updates on the UAE’s fire safety codes have been completed, with the proposed changes, developments, and new chapters to be announced at Intersec 2017 next week,…
Unauthorised drones in Middle East take a nose dive as remote detection and disabling technology arrives in Dubai
SkyDroner to make its regional debut among scores of new product launches at Intersec 2017 Drone detection and disabling technology, and a retail mobile solution using augmented reality are a couple of exciting examples of new product launches on show…
FLIR K2 TIC with MSX®
FLIR wants to make high-quality thermal cameras standard issue equipment. Not just one TIC for every truck, but for each crew member in it. Without sacrificing capability, ruggedness or reliability, the K2’s €1,245 price tag makes that more possible than…
Middle East security, safety, and fire protection markets on double-digit growth paths as countdown begins to Intersec 2017
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…
New EU Regulation to change how China exports cable into Europe
The launch of the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) for cables last month (10 June 2016) will have a significant impact for all China-based cable manufacturers who export construction cable products to clients in Europe. The new regulation, which includes new…
Pyroguard Goes Global
How Pyroguard is approaching its international strategy with a rejuvenated focus, ambition and drive through Jose Zaman, Export Development Manager. For over twenty years, Pyroguard has been operating successfully in their core markets of the UK, Benelux and France. As…
ME Homeland Security Market Will See a Growth rate that is three times the Global Average
According to a recent Frost and Sullivan report, the Middle East’s homeland security market will see a compound annual growth rate that is three times the global average, and it is driven primarily by economic diversification and massive scale-up in…
Intersec 2015 tracks double-digit growth as Middle East and Africa’s appetite for security equipment surges
World’s leading security and safety trade fair to feature 300 debut exhibitors, top ten global security companies on board Dubai, UAE: The Middle East and Africa’s fast-growing security market has been underlined by the anticipated double digit growth of the…