Firefighting robots and giant trucks purpose built to tackle fast flowing aviation fires were on show on the opening day of the Intersec security conference in Dubai.
The three-day event showcases the latest in drone technology, security, safety and fire protection for businesses and governments across the Middle East.
There have been at least five major fires in high-rise buildings in Dubai since 2015, highlighting the need for rapid response and the most effective fire-protection measures.
From the Address Downtown hotel and Torch Tower in Dubai Marina in 2015, to Sulafa Tower in 2016 and Torch Tower again in 2017, fire ripping through the cladding of res
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