The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) is joining forces with Massey Enterprises to safeguard lives and protect assets at DMCC’s towers.

The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) said it had adopted an internationally recognised contingency programme to safeguard lives, property and assets at the Almas, Au, and Ag towers at the Jumeirah Lakes Tower (JLT) development in Dubai.

The plans are being put together by Massey Enterprises, the world’s leading developer of contingency preparedness programmes, and will assist local fire departments with timely and concise fire and life safety information.

Dubai Civil Defence has praised the preparation of these detailed, illustrated and easy-to-read plans for each of DMCC’s commercial high-rise towers at JLT.

The plans are drafted keeping in mind the need of firefighters to know where everything is located both horizontally and vertically in buildings and are a first for the UAE.

Bryan Wilson, Executive Director, Properties, said: “DMCC is pleased to be the first developer in the region to adopt such an elaborate contingency preparedness programme.

“These plans will further enhance the impressive emergency response capability of Dubai’s firefighters, and make our buildings safer and more secure.”

DMCC, a free-zone authority that has established a world-class commodity marketplace in Dubai, will be headquartered in the 65-floor Almas Tower when construction is completed.

The landmark building will also house the regions only diamond exchange.

The adjoining 37-storey Au and Ag towers have been designed to cater to the needs of the precious commodities industries and will be available exclusively for DMCC members.

Wilson added: “This move clearly indicates DMCC’s commitment to the safety and well-being of its tenants. Massey Enterprises is the world’s foremost firm in contingency planning and fire safety, and we are proud of our association with them.”

Established in 1986, Massey Enterprises has developed disaster preparedness plans for tall buildings in almost every major city in the US and Canada.

For the last 20 years, the Massey Disaster Plan programme has helped firefighters to be more effective and efficient in managing evacuation, rescue and fire-suppression in high-rise buildings.

DMCC was created in 2002 as a strategic initiative of the Dubai Government to establish a commodity marketplace in Dubai. Rated 'A' by Standard & Poor's, it provides the market infrastructure that brings together a wide range of commodities activities, and is committed to serve the needs of participants in the gold, diamonds and commodities markets.

Resident companies of DMCC are offered highly attractive benefits under a free zone status, including a 50-year guaranteed tax holiday, 100 per cent business ownership, full ownership of business premises, and a secure regulated environment.