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NFPA Board Names Ross Ashley as Next CEO and President

News Desk 06/05/2026

The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) Board of Directors unanimously voted to appoint Ross Ashley, a visionary executive with more than 30 years’ experience in corporate leadership, public safety, intelligence and emergency management as the next president and CEO.   “For 130

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Sharjah Civil Defence Authority and NFPA collaborate to enhance fire and life safety

News Desk 14/01/2026

Sharjah Civil Defence Authority (SCDA) and the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) are pleased to announce a strategic alliance to improve fire and life safety throughout the Emirate of Sharjah. The collaboration was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed during an official ceremony held at Intersec Dubai 2026. The MoU was signed by […]

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NFPA unveils NFPA LiNK 3.0 at Intersec Dubai 2026, advancing digital transformation in fire and life safety

News Desk 13/01/2026

The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) successfully wrapped up its participation at Intersec Dubai 2026, delivering a dynamic NFPA Day program that fostered critical discussions among government and industry leaders to advance fire, life, and electrical safety in the region. The event also marked a significant milestone as NFPA President and CEO, Jim Pauley,

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NFPA collaborates with MODON to leverage best practices in fire safety and prevention in Saudi Arabia

PR News Desk 02/10/2025

The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MODON, the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones. Through this collaboration, the two parties have committed to promoting and elevating fire safety standards in industrial facilities across the Kingdom, with a focus on education,

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NFPA highlights electric vehicle risks at Intersec Saudi Arabia

PR News Desk 01/10/2025

The growth of EVs and their related fire risks was addressed yesterday at the Fire Protection & Technology Summit at Intersec Saudi Arabia by Mike Brunzell, VP of Global Business Development, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). According to research from the International Energy Agency (IEA), EV adoption is accelerating worldwide, with global sales exceeding

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NFPA to highlight the impact of fire and life safety standards in advancing Vision 2030 at Intersec Saudi 2025

PR News Desk 24/09/2025

The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) is pleased to announce its participation in Intersec Saudi 2025, the world’s largest business event addressing the future of security, safety and fire protection. Scheduled to take place from 29 September to 1 October 2025 at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre (RICEC), the event is held under […]

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NFPA to highlight critical role of global fire and life safety standards at Intersec Saudi Arabia

PR News Desk 04/08/2025

Intersec Saudi Arabia, the premier industry platform for security, safety and fire protection, has formed a groundbreaking collaboration with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), which will be a highlight of this year’s Fire Protection and Technology Summit. Founded in 1896, NFPA is a global nonprofit organisation devoted to eliminating death, injury,

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NFPA signs MoU with Saudi Facility Management Association to upskill the Kingdom’s facility management workforce

PR News Desk 02/06/2025

The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Facility Management Association (SFMA), a key organization dedicated to advancing vocational training for facility managers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Formalized in Riyadh, the MoU sets the stage for a strategic collaboration focused on enhancing fire safety

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Alba Signs MoU with NFPA to Strengthen Fire Safety and Occupational Health Measures

PR News Desk 28/05/2025

Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, has entered into a strategic partnership with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®), a global self-funded U.S.-based non-profit organization, dedicated to advancing fire prevention and safety on a global scale for nearly 130 years. The signing ceremony took place between

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NFPA signs MoU with Dammam Airports Company to strengthen fire and life safety

PR News Desk 19/02/2025

The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) and Dammam Airports Company (DACO) are pleased to announce a strategic agreement focused on improving fire safety standards. As the first aviation entity in the Middle East to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NFPA, DACO will collaborate with the association to deliver education, training, and

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NFPA joins the global ‘Billion Readiness Initiative’ led by Dubai Civil Defense

PR News Desk 06/02/2025

The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) is pleased to be an active member and contribute to the “Billion Readiness Initiative” led by Dubai Civil Defense. This pioneering global initiative seeks to enhance fire safety awareness and reduce fire-related incidents worldwide. It aims to educate and train 1 billion people across the globe from 2025 to […]

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NFPA gears up to shape the future of fire and life safety at Intersec Dubai 2025

PR News Desk 09/01/2025

The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) is pleased to announce its participation in Intersec Dubai 2025, the world’s largest business event addressing the future of security, safety and fire protection. Scheduled for January 14-16, 2025, at the World Trade Center in Dubai, the event is held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed […]

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Saudi Arabia to witness global fire safety practices at 4th International Fire Operations Conference

PR News Desk 30/10/2024

The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) announces its participation in the 4th International Fire Operations Conference (IFOC), which will take place at the Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 3 to 7, 2024. The conference will explore emerging trends and technologies in fire prevention, safety protocols, emergency response, and crisis

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NFPA Appoints Zahi Daher as Manager of International Business Development for Saudi Arabia to Advance Fire and Life Safety

News Desk 10/10/2024

The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) has named Zahi Daher as its new Manager of International Business Development for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). He joins Eng. Dana Kamal, Director of International Business Development for the MENA region, and will be responsible for driving NFPA initiatives in KSA, leveraging his experience to support the […]

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NFPA Launches Authorized Education Network to Meet Growing Demand for Safety Training in the Middle East and North Africa

PR News Desk 08/10/2024

The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) announced the launch of its Authorized Education Network (AEN) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The launch of the network is a global initiative, designed to meet the increasing demand for high-quality safety training. Through this effort, NFPA-approved instructors will deliver NFPA training courses via a network

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NFPA signs an MoU with Aramco to advance fire safety in the energy and petrochemicals industry of Saudi Arabia

PR News Desk 21/08/2024

The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) and  Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaboratively develop fire, electrical, and life safety regulations, promote educational initiatives, and share expertise to safeguard lives and property within the Kingdom’s energy and

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NFPA and Saudi Electricity Company join forces as SEC aligns growing domestic needs

News Desk 31/07/2024

The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) and Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significant step towards promoting fire and life safety standards and practices across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The MOU signing ceremony, held at Saudi Electricity Company’s headquarters in Riyadh, was attended by

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NFPA signs MoU with Bahrain’s General Directorate of Civil Defence

News Desk 22/07/2024

The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the General Directorate of Civil Defence at the Ministry of Interior for the Kingdom of Bahrain. This agreement marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to enhance strong fire safety and prevention measures in Bahrain. The MoU signing […]

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Dubai Civil Defense led by the Ministry of Interior Honored with the Inaugural NFPA Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem Global Influencer Award

News Desk 17/07/2024

The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) announced that the Dubai Civil Defense, led by the Ministry of Interior, has been awarded the inaugural NFPA Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem Global Influencer Award. Major General Jamal Bin Adeith Almehairi, Assistant Director General of Dubai Civil Defense, accepted the award on behalf of the Ministry of Interior […]