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According to the Ministry of Interior, over 2,000 fires were reported across the emirates in the UAE last year. Although most were limited and minor, around 66% were in residential buildings, and the number of blazes in residential units, including villas and apartment blocks, increased by 8.4 percent from the previous year. The major causes of fire in...

According to the Ministry of Interior, over 2,000 fires were reported across the emirates in the UAE last year. Although most were limited and minor, around 44% were industrial. Most fires break out in Pantry/Commercial kitchen, non-regularized or non-monitored Hot work, and inappropriate electrical equipment.

Facilities Managers are being recognized for their role as frontline influencers in the global effort to mitigate climate change .Residential and commercial facilities consume up to 40% of the world’s energy, and consequently, contribute a significant portion of overall emissions from energy use. Managing assets in a sustainable and environmentally friendly...