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What's On
29-05-2025
- What's On
UAE launches world's first jet-powered firefighting drone ‘Suhail'
This is what the future of firefighting looks like, and it's starting in the UAE… The UAE just made global headlines by unveiling Suhail, the world's first jet-powered firefighting drone, designed to respond to fires faster and in harder-to-reach spots than ever before. Introduced at the UAE Pavilion during Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, Suhail marks a major step forward for emergency response. Developed by the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority in partnership with UAE-based Drone First Building Services, Suhail isn't just fast – it's smart. The drone is equipped with computer vision, AI-powered LiDAR, and 3D scanning technology that allows it to map its surroundings in real-time, identify targets, and avoid obstacles with precision. The goal? To cut response times and give emergency teams a serious edge when it comes to navigating tight urban environments or hard-to-access fire zones. Jet-powered and ready to go Suhail is engineered for vertical flight, precise manoeuvring, and stability in tough conditions. Whether it's flying into the upper levels of a high-rise or getting to places ground crews can't, Suhail is built to boost both speed and safety. Also read You can now pay for Air Arabia flights with crypto in the UAE When does it go live? The firefighting drone is set to enter service in early 2025, following a series of successful tests conducted with UAE Civil Defence teams. More to come The UAE isn't stopping here. Sharjah Civil Defence also announced it plans to deploy firefighting drones for use in high-rise emergencies – also starting in 2025. Image: > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
The National
13-04-2025
- General
- The National
Sharjah residential building fire brought under control
A fire in a high-rise apartment block in Sharjah broke out on Sunday morning but is now under control, officials have said. Civil defence personnel in the emirate responded to the blaze in the upper floors of the residential tower. Once fire teams reached the site, residents were evacuated while the fire was extinguished. On the ground, police teams managed the movement of traffic to ensure the safety of passing motorists. The name of the building or the area in which the fire broke out was not released. No injuries were reported. In September, The National reported that firefighting drones equipped with water tanks were set to take to the skies of Sharjah to help extinguish fires in high-rise buildings starting this year. Sharjah Civil Defence said the use of the advanced technology – due to be introduced in the first three months of 2025 – will help reduce response times and boost safety in critical emergencies when every second counts. The UAE-based Drone First Building Services company has been working with the authorities to ensure the unmanned aerial vehicles are ready for lift-off. A prototype was put through its paces in a test mission on Wednesday.
