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Dubai - Emirates Gas (EMGAS), a subsidiary of Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) and Dubai Civil Defence have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further strengthen the strategic partnership between the two departments. The MoU will simplify and facilitate the adoption of plans and procedures for the issuance of No Objection Certificate (NOC) relating to bulk Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) installations and achieve the highest levels of safety standards.
Zaid Alqufaidi, Managing Director - ENOC Marketing signed the MoU on behalf of Saeed Khoory, CEO of ENOC, in presence of Hesham Ali Mustafa, Senior Director - ENOC Gas Marketing & General Manager - Emirates Gas LLC and Khalid Saad Al Fuhaid, EMGAS Marketing and Sales Manager. Colonel Salem Khalifa, Assistant Director-General of the Dubai Civil Defence for Prevention and Protection, signed the MoU on behalf of Dubai Civil Defence. The signing ceremony was held during the Intersec Expo 2015 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).
The MoU provides the framework for EMGAS and Dubai Civil Defence to cooperate in providing NOC for bulk LPG installations and adoption scheme mechanisms, exchanging common specialised information, carrying out common awareness campaigns and taking appropriate action against companies violating the standards and codes.
Saeed Khoory, CEO of ENOC said: "We are honoured to partner with Dubai Civil Defence which has an accomplished track-record in safety practices. Our partnership will be marked by mutual knowledge transfer in all key areas, especially in safety workshops. We will also jointly explore common awareness campaigns that will strengthen public awareness on safety issues, in addition to taking appropriate action against violating companies."
Major General Rashid Thani Al Matrooshi, Director General, UAE Civil Defence - Dubai, said: "The new agreement with ENOC is a perfect example of how various organisations in Dubai can join hands to further the standards of safety. The MoU will significantly elevate the knowledge and skill sets of both ENOC and Dubai Civil Defence staff, and in turn contribute to the welfare of Dubai's citizens."
Intersec EXPO 2015, the world's largest and most comprehensive trade and networking exhibition for the Security and Safety industries, was recently held in Dubai and offered a unique spectrum of products from the fields of Commercial Security, Information Security, Fire & Rescue, Safety & Health, Homeland Security and Policing.
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About ENOC
Established in 1993 as a wholly-owned company of the Government of Dubai, ENOC aims to promote the interests of its shareholders through the development of further downstream and upstream activities in the oil & gas sector and beyond, and to encourage the economic diversification of Dubai and the rest of the UAE.
ENOC's vision is to be a leading regional integrated oil & gas group that is highly profitable and socially responsible towards employees, the community and environment. Driving this vision, ENOC is committed to achieving sustainable development and highly profitable growth and serving the growing energy needs of Dubai.
ENOC strives to attract, develop and retain top talent to become the employer of choice, while adopting latest technologies and implementing best practices to achieve world-class performance. ENOC is also focused on meeting and exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality and service, and in maintaining high industry standards with respect to environment, health and safety.
ENOC actively participates in an increasingly broad range of business ventures. Its joint ventures with major international companies allow partners to pool their technology, know-how and expertise along with their resources to further their commercial success.
Since its inception, ENOC has been guided by its philosophy of quality and professional management based on modern business concepts for commercial success and sustainable growth. Today it is poised to engineer a new and challenging period of growth and diversity.
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