NFPA and MODON partner to advance fire safety standards in Saudi Arabia

NFPA and MODON partner to advance fire safety standards in Saudi Arabia

NFPA and MODON formalise collaboration at Intersec Saudi 2025

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON).

The agreement was signed at Intersec Saudi 2025 in Riyadh by Eng. Ali Al-Oliwah, Director of the Safety and Security Department at MODON, and Jim Pauley, President and CEO of NFPA.

According to NFPA, the collaboration aims to elevate fire safety standards in industrial facilities across Saudi Arabia through education, research and knowledge-sharing.

Both organisations confirmed that the partnership will support the implementation of NFPA’s Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem across the Kingdom.

Partnership focuses on education and knowledge exchange

Under the MoU, NFPA and MODON will jointly organise conferences, training sessions and certification programmes for MODON employees and other stakeholders.

They will also promote awareness of NFPA codes and standards, and share fire safety research relevant to industrial cities.

The two parties said these activities are intended to improve understanding of fire risks and strengthen prevention strategies across Saudi industrial zones.

They added that the collaboration will encourage the development of practical fire prevention guidelines for industrial facilities nationwide.

NFPA CEO outlines aims of the agreement

Jim Pauley, President and CEO of NFPA, said: “We are honored to join with MODON in elevating safety standards within industrial zones.

“It also allows us to develop comprehensive fire prevention guidelines, conduct thorough incident investigations and provide expert training to MODON’s workforce.

“By sharing NFPA standards, we aim to significantly reduce risks within industrial facilities of the Kingdom.”

NFPA stated that the partnership reflects a long-term commitment to improving fire safety outcomes across Saudi Arabia’s industrial and technological sectors.

The organisation added that combining expertise and resources through this collaboration will help create a safer and more resilient industrial environment.