Recognition of Dubai engineer at London awards

Engineer Salma Humaid Saeed Al Ali has been awarded the prestigious International Woman of the Year award at the Women in Fire Safety Awards.

The ceremony, held on 12 September 2024 at the Leonardo Royal Hotel in London, celebrated her contributions to fire safety in Dubai.

As reported by Emirates Safety Lab, this award acknowledges Engineer Salma’s efforts in enhancing fire safety standards in the Emirate.

Her work includes overseeing fire compliance planning approvals and updating regulations.

This recognition highlights her role in advancing safety measures locally and her influence on the global fire safety community.

Women in Fire Safety Awards promote gender equality in fire safety

The Women in Fire Safety Awards, established in 2021, aim to recognise the contributions of women in the fire safety industry.

This year’s event highlighted the importance of diversity, inclusivity, and progression in the sector.

Co-founded by Chloe Antoniuk and Kate Blake, the awards encourage the next generation of women to pursue careers in fire safety.

With a focus on promoting gender equality, the event brought together industry professionals to celebrate outstanding achievements in fire safety.

Salma’s impact on fire safety in Dubai

Engineer Salma has played a key role in improving fire safety standards in Dubai.

Her responsibilities include approving fire compliance for new construction projects, updating fire safety regulations, and implementing new technologies to ensure compliance.

Her leadership at Emirates Safety Laboratory and Dubai Civil Defence demonstrates the importance of diversity in traditionally male-dominated sectors.

Through her work, she has set new standards for fire safety and inspired a more inclusive industry.

Mentorship and advocacy for women in fire safety

Beyond her professional work, Engineer Salma has been a mentor to many in the fire safety community.

Her guidance has helped develop the skills of personnel at both Dubai Civil Defence and Emirates Safety Laboratory.

Her efforts in advocating for diversity and gender equality align with the values of the Women in Fire Safety Awards, which aim to create a more inclusive and supportive industry.

Her recognition is a call to action for continued progress in this area.

Dubai engineer Salma Humaid Saeed Al Ali receives International Woman of the Year award at 2024 Women in Fire Safety Awards in London: Summary

Engineer Salma Humaid Saeed Al Ali, of Dubai Civil Defence, has been recognised with the International Woman of the Year award at the Women in Fire Safety Awards, held in London on 12 September 2024.

The award honours her contributions to fire safety in Dubai, where she has overseen compliance planning and the implementation of new technologies.

The awards, which promote diversity and gender equality in the fire safety sector, highlight the importance of supporting women’s achievements.

Salma’s recognition reflects her leadership in the industry and her mentorship of the next generation of fire safety professionals.