Al Tunaiji: Saned discusses early detection fire safety
Sharjah24: Engineer Saeed Salem Al Tunaiji, Director of Special Projects at Saned, an integrated facilities management company and a subsidiary of Sharjah Asset Management, the investment arm of the Sharjah government, expressed his delight in participating in the Sharjah Safety Forum held in partnership with the Sharjah Prevention and Safety Authority to discuss Saned's role in the Aman project for early fire detection and the Salama project for preventive training in occupational health and safety.
Engineer Saeed Salem Al Tunaiji, Director of Special Projects at Saned, an integrated facilities management company and a subsidiary of Sharjah Asset Management, the investment arm of the Sharjah government, expressed his happiness in participating in the Sharjah Safety Forum in partnership with the Sharjah Prevention and Safety Authority.
Al Tunaiji, confirmed to Sharjah24 that Saned has an important role and a strategic partnership with the Sharjah Prevention and Safety Authority in two prominent projects, namely the Aman project for early fire detection and the Salama project for preventive training in occupational health and safety.
He added that Saned's participation came through a workshop on integrated services management and its role in facility safety, emphasizing that the forum is a unique opportunity to exchange knowledge and experiences in the safety field with various relevant entities, to reaffirm SAND's commitment to collaboration with the authority and various entities, and its continuous efforts to ensure community safety, enhance the quality of life for all residents of the emirate, and provide the highest levels of protection and safety in Sharjah.
In conclusion, Al Tunaiji expressed his thanks and appreciation to the organizers of this forum, led by the Prevention and Safety Authority.
October 09, 2024 / 3:55 PM
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