Sharjah Civil Defense delegation visits SIDEX 2026 in Singapore

A delegation from the Sharjah Civil Defense Authority, led by Director General Lieutenant Colonel Youssef Obaid bin Harmoul Al Shamsi, is attending the Security and Disaster Management Exhibition and Conference (SIDEX 2026) at the Singapore Expo.

The visit, held from October 28 to 30, focuses on evaluating advancements in firefighting, prevention, and rescue operations. The delegation is specifically examining how robotics, artificial intelligence, and new communication systems can enhance operational efficiency and improve safety for personnel in the field.

By engaging directly with developers and manufacturers, the authority aims to assess next-generation tools for early hazard detection and improved information sharing between incident sites and command centers. The goal is to integrate these technological innovations into Sharjah’s emergency response protocols.