The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MODON, the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones, to advance fire safety across the Kingdom’s industrial facilities.
The agreement was formalised at Intersec Saudi 2025 in Riyadh, with Eng. Ali Al-Oliwah, Director of Safety and Security at MODON, and NFPA President and CEO Jim Pauley signing the MoU.
The partnership focuses on building institutional capacity, improving fire prevention measures, and embedding a culture of safety within industrial operations.
Through joint initiatives, NFPA and MODON will promote fire safety education, exchange expertise, and expand research efforts, drawing on the NFPA Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem as a foundation for their work.
Enhancing prevention practices
Planned activities include sharing fire safety research relevant to industrial zones, hosting conferences and training programmes, and providing certification opportunities for MODON staff and industry partners. In addition, both organisations will work to raise awareness of NFPA codes and standards while equipping stakeholders with the knowledge and tools required to strengthen fire prevention practices.
This collaboration marks a milestone in Saudi Arabia’s efforts to reinforce industrial safety. By pooling resources and expertise, NFPA and MODON aim to introduce stronger prevention frameworks, improve emergency response strategies, and set higher benchmarks for industrial fire safety, supporting both national safety objectives and the Kingdom’s long-term development vision.
“We are honoured to join with MODON in elevating safety standards within industrial zones,” said Jim Pauley, president and CEO of NFPA. “This collaboration will be instrumental in developing comprehensive fire prevention guidelines, conducting thorough incident investigations, and providing expert training to MODON's workforce. By sharing NFPA standards, we aim to significantly reduce risks within industrial facilities of the Kingdom.”
