Dubai sets CCTV and fire safety rules for housing

Editorial October 23, 2026

Dubai Municipality has introduced new shared housing requirements that include CCTV and fire safety compliance checks. Property owners must meet the relevant security and safety standards before obtaining shared housing permits. According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), the municipality

Saudi Al-Baha region deploys 20 thermal fire detection towers

Editorial October 21, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Al-Baha region has completed the deployment of 20 surveillance towers for early wildfire detection. The system combines thermal cameras, centralized monitoring and geographic information systems (GIS) to support faster emergency response. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Al-Baha is the first region in the Kingdom to complete the monitoring

Euralarm issues guidance on firefighting foam disposal

Editorial September 25, 2026

Euralarm has published new guidance on the safe and environmentally responsible disposal of firefighting foam media. The document addresses PFAS-containing foams as well as fluorine-free alternatives. The Guideline on Disposal of Fire-Fighting Foam Media for UK and Europe provides practical recommendations for manufacturers, service companies, installers, maintenance

Al-Futtaim Expands FM and Fire Safety in Saudi Arabia

Editorial September 12, 2026

Al-Futtaim Contracting has launched Facilities Management and Fire & Life Safety operations in Saudi Arabia. The move expands its specialist building services in the Kingdom. The company announced the launch at Big 5 Construct Saudi in Riyadh. It brings together Al-Futtaim Facilities Management and the Fire & Life Safety division of Al-Futtaim Engineering. The two

Fire-resistant glass market to reach $18.1bn by 2031

Editorial September 9, 2026

The global fire-resistant glass market is projected to grow from $11.65 billion in 2026 to $18.09 billion by 2031, driven by tighter fire safety requirements and growing construction activity. According to MarketsandMarkets, the market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 9.2% during the forecast period. Demand is rising as developers […]

Fixed fire and gas detection market to hit $10.86B

Editorial August 15, 2026

The global fixed fire and gas detection systems market is forecast to grow from $7.84 billion in 2026 to $10.86 billion by 2031, driven by industrial safety investments, stricter regulation and the modernization of high-risk facilities. According to a new MarketsandMarkets report, the market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) […]

Fire Detection: From Compliance to Performance

Editorial July 25, 2026

Stricter smoke detection requirements are pushing the industry beyond minimum product compliance toward demonstrable performance across the entire system. In the Middle East, where UL, EN and local requirements frequently coexist, the real challenge lies in translating new standards into better design, carefully validated retrofits and lower lifecycle risk. By: Mirza

MOBOTIX Thermal Fire Detection Receives ANSI/FM 3260 Approval

Editorial July 17, 2026

MOBOTIX has received ANSI/FM 3260 approval for its thermal fire detection technology, adding another internationally recognized certification to its fire safety portfolio. The approval was granted by FM Approvals following independent testing that included live fire scenarios with liquid, gas and solid fuels, as well as assessments of the system’s resistance to false

Honeywell expands connected fire safety portfolio

Editorial July 4, 2026

Honeywell has expanded its fire and life safety portfolio. The update adds new smoke control capabilities to the NOTIFIER INSPIRE platform and introduces new cloud-connected services. The company said the latest release of the NOTIFIER INSPIRE platform introduces fully integrated smoke control capabilities developed in collaboration with customers and channel partners. The

Scaling Fire Safety for Phased Giga-Developments

Editorial June 26, 2026

Across the Middle East, major developments are rarely delivered as a single, fixed project. Instead, they evolve in stages, with new buildings, infrastructure, and services added over time. This phased delivery model creates flexibility for developers, but it also places new demands on fire detection and alarm systems. By: Sargunan Sellamuthu, Business Development Manager