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Dubai redefines beach safety with deployment of AI tech rescue system

Sun, 15 Mar 2026

Dubai Municipality has announced the deployment of an advanced, technology-driven beach safety system that combines next-generation aquatic rescue robotics with aerial water-rescue drones, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a regional and global pioneer in smart coastal safety.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

IATA advances AI initiatives to boost global air cargo operations

Wed, 11 Mar 2026

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is advancing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in air cargo with three initiatives to improve operational efficiency, strengthen safety and compliance, and accelerate innovation across the global air cargo value chain.

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai issues new law to ensure quality and safety of buildings

Tue, 10 Mar 2026

A new law to ensure the quality and safety of buildings in the emirate of Dubai has been issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, in his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Global airline accident rate improves in 2025: IATA report

Tue, 10 Mar 2026

The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) 2025 Safety Report showed solid aviation safety performance, with the all-accident rate improving to 1.32 per million flights from 1.42 in 2024, slightly above the 2021–2025 average of 1.27.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Alba launches women-led Ramadan safety campaign

Tue, 24 Feb 2026

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world's largest aluminium smelter on one site, has launched the Ramadan Safety Campaign, that focuses on themes that promote overall wellbeing and encourage positive daily habits and mindful behaviour. This year's campaign is being led by Alba’s women workforce.

Construction & Real Estate

Group Amana clocks 2m safe man hours at MiZa Phase 1 in Abu Dhabi

Sat, 06 Dec 2025

Group Amana, a leader in the design-build of industrial facilities, said it has achieved a key safety milestone at Abu Dhabi's innovation-focused neighbourhood - Mina Zayed (MiZa) - clocking 2 million safe man hours with Zero Lost Time Injuries (LTI) in its Phase I.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Intersec to highlight importance of early embedded security in mega projects

Tue, 30 Dec 2025

Intersec 2026 will demonstrate how integrating security from the outset can serve as a strategic enabler for the Gulf’s rapidly growing giga-developments during the International Security Leaders’ Summit, which takes place from January 12-14 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping Miscellaneous

Alba wins ‘Excellence in Safety’ award at top UK event

Mon, 01 Dec 2025

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, has been honoured with the ‘Excellence in Safety’ Award by the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) during its annual awards ceremony held recently at Liverpool, UK.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

ASRY hosts firefighting training sessions for civil defence personnel

Tue, 25 Nov 2025

The Arab Shipbuilding & Repair Yard Company (ASRY) recently organised advanced training sessions on the fundamentals of firefighting for a group of personnel from Bahrain's General Directorate of Civil Defence as part of ASRY's efforts to strengthen a culture of safety and security.

Techonology World News OGN

MSA Safety latest portable detection solution to keep workers safe

Mon, 10 Nov 2025

Responding to the needs of workers and helping ensure they have the right equipment for their jobsite, MSA Safety, a global leader in advanced safety products, technologies and solutions, launched its latest detection solution at the 2025 A+A International Trade Fair & Congress (A+A), in Dusseldorf, Germany.