The Fujairah Oil Industry Zone and the National Fire Protection Association have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at enhancing fire and life safety standards across the Emirate of Fujairah.
FOIZ, the regulatory authority for all hydrocarbon operations within Fujairah, and the NFPA, a United States–based non-profit organisation focused on developing global fire and life safety standards, will collaborate to strengthen safety practices and mitigate fire-related risks. The agreement outlines cooperation in key areas including training, data sharing, research, and community education.
H.E. Captain Salem Al Afkham, director of FOIZ, noted that the partnership reinforces FOIZ’s commitment to upholding world-class safety standards throughout Fujairah’s energy sector. He emphasised that working with NFPA enables alignment with international best practices, supporting efforts to safeguard people, assets, and the environment.
Mr Mike Brunzell, vice president of global business development at NFPA, highlighted that the collaboration marks a significant step in advancing global safety and compliance standards. He stated that the agreement reflects a shared vision of creating safer, more resilient industrial environments and demonstrates the impact of combining expertise, best practices, and innovation to protect people and property from fire and other hazards.
The partnership supports FOIZ’s mission to ensure safe and sustainable hydrocarbon operations while advancing NFPA’s broader mandate to promote fire safety awareness and innovation worldwide.
For more information visit www.foiz.gov.ae
