ABU DHABI, 10th October, 2018 (WAM) -- The Ministry of Interior and Etisalat today unveiled "Hassantuk (Arabic for Protect You) for Villas", a major initiative to provide end-to-end fire safety solutions to every villa in the UAE, at a press conference in the capital.
H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, unveiled the new initiative at a press conference at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Abu Dhabi. The inauguration follows the signing of an agreement between the Ministry of Interior and Etisalat in June this year to supply, install and maintain smart fire alarm systems in homes across the UAE.
Other dignitaries present at the launch were Major General Jassem Mohammed AlMarzouqi, General Commander of Civil Defense at the Ministry of Interior, and Abdulla Al-Ahmed Senior Vice President of Government Services at Etisalat.
Other dignitaries present at the launch were Major General Jassem Mohammed AlMarzouqi, General Commander of Civil Defense at the Ministry of Interior, and Abdulla Al-Ahmed Senior Vice President of Government Services at Etisalat.
The opening ceremony of the conference was attended by Lt. General Saif Abdullah Al Sha’far, Under-Secretary at the Ministry of Interior; Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaiaili and Major General Mohammed bin Al Awadhi Al Menhali from the Office of Advisors to H.H. the minister; Major General Abdul Aziz Maktoum Al Shareefi, Director-General of Protective Security; a number of police commanders-in-chief; Brigadier Mohammed Humaid bin Dalmouj Al Dhaheri, Secretary-General of the Office of H.H. the Minister; and a number of general directors, heads of departments in the Ministry and Heads of Civil Departments in UAE. The conference was also attended by a large number of CEOs of real estate companies.
Hassantuk optimises the UAE’s key response to fire and emergency alerts through a 24x7 connected fire alarm system, by utilising advanced Artificial Intelligence smart technologies to monitor and report the fire.
The project is jointly provided by the Ministry of Interior and Etisalat and is part of the plans by the UAE government to enhance prevention and safety systems in the Civil Defence sector across the country. Etisalat harnesses the power and advantages of smart technology to design, implement and maintain all technical aspects of the project.
Al Marzouqi said, "The Ministry of Interior today is working diligently to implement the fire monitoring system as per the government directives to link up residential homes to the civil defence control rooms. The ministry has always exerted its best efforts to protect lives, properties and safeguard the lives of the citizens in the best possible manner and by utilising the most advanced and innovative safety systems."
He pointed out that the ministry has been studying the best possible digital safety solutions through partnerships with the private sector.
Al Marzouqi stated, "Our teams have worked closely with Etisalat to implement the required legal, technical and logistic requirements for the fire safety systems project for all commercial and residential areas. Advanced fire monitoring and safety systems for residential properties are also being initiated as part of the ‘Hassantuk for Villas’ project. We are looking forward to work on this project and making it a success which also will be a global milestone for the country."
Saleh Abdullah Al Abdooli, CEO Etisalat Group, said, "We are honoured to collaborate with the Ministry of Interior to launch ‘Hassantuk for Villas’, which supports UAE Vision 2021’s goal of making the UAE one of the safest countries in the world. Together with the Ministry of Interior, we, at Etisalat, aim to provide the highest levels of protection standards by complying with international norms, guidelines and procedures in firefighting and rescue operations.
"This initiative is also in line with our long-term strategic vision and strategy ‘Driving the Digital Future to Empower Societies’. We are committed to working efficiently towards enhancing the quality of life in the UAE community, through smart and intelligent safety and security services with Etisalat’s innovation-driven approach to protect lives and properties."
The conference highlighted the capabilities of "Hassantuk for Villas" and how the automated smart alarm system could enhance the safety of people and properties across the UAE.
"Hassantuk for Villas" is a fully automated cutting-edge solution by the Ministry of Interior and Etisalat that provides round-the-clock detection of any smoke, heat or fire-related activities, ensuring the highest levels of safety for people, families and villas across the UAE. It aims to enforce a proactive detection of any fire-related or maintenance of system itself across every villa’s across UAE, thus reducing the impact of any emergency and creating safer communities.
As the sole fire alarm service provider, Etisalat is responsible for the survey, design, supply, installation, and the configuration and commissioning of the smart alarm panel, along with the most advanced smoke and heat detectors. Other functions include proactive remote monitoring, operations, maintenance and management of life safety system.
Residents can apply for the new fire systems through a dedicated website for this service (www.hassantuk.moi.gov.ae) or by calling toll free number 80022220.
