NAFFCO Group has signed a strategic agreement with the Department of Civil Aviation and Fujairah International Airport to strengthen aviation safety and emergency response capabilities in the emirate.
The memorandum of understanding was announced during International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience 2026 and focuses on enhancing airport preparedness through specialised firefighting infrastructure and advanced training programmes.
Under the partnership, the organisations will collaborate on the deployment of airport emergency response assets and the establishment of a firefighting training centre designed to improve operational readiness and response efficiency. The initiative also aims to align airport safety procedures with international aviation standards.
The agreement was signed by Khalid Al Khatib, Ali Khalid Al Khatib, Esmaeil M. Al Boloushi and Ebraheem Al Qallaf.
As part of the collaboration, aviation firefighting personnel will also receive specialist instruction through the NAFFCO Training Academy, supporting the development of advanced emergency response skills for airport operations.
Ali Khalid Al Khatib said the agreement reflects the company’s ongoing focus on delivering modern firefighting technologies and integrated safety solutions tailored to the aviation sector.
Officials added that the partnership supports wider efforts to improve aviation resilience, strengthen emergency preparedness and reinforce the UAE’s position as a leader in airport safety and operational excellence.
