A massive blaze ripped through an oil factory in Ajman during the early hours of Friday morning. Ajman Police reported that the fire, which is now under control, erupted at the factory at 3.30am, and quickly gained traction, engulfing a residential building, printing press, warehouses, and several cars. The blaze was brought under control by […]
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Tenable on how it engineers fire safety in Oman
Tenable Fire Engineering Consultancy talks about its work in Oman, challenges working in oil and gas, and shifts in the industry
The oil and gas industry is paying more attention to safety in the region, as information is more readily available and regional companies look to international safety standards for guidance on ensuring that their projects are secure. “Stakeholders, from clients to developers, are paying more attention to fire and life safety, recognising its importance to […]
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