ABOUT ABDALLA
Abdalla holds a Master of Fire Protection Engineering from the University of Maryland, USA. He is well-versed in the UAE Fire & Life Safety Code of Practice, NFPA 101, NFPA 5000, GCC Code, and Saudi Building Code. He has developed fire strategies for complex projects across the UAE and the Middle East and has conducted inspections of passive fire protection systems in compliance with Dubai Civil Defence (DCD) requirements.
Fluent in both English and Arabic, Abdalla has liaised with local authorities to secure building approvals. Proficient in AutoCAD, he has drafted fire strategy drawings for numerous projects. With a background in mechanical engineering, Abdalla can develop smoke management strategies following NFPA 92 and the UAE Fire & Life Safety Code of Practice.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master of Fire Protection Engineering, University of Maryland, USA
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, American University of Sharjah, UAE
- NFPA 101: Life Safety Code, National Fire Protection Association, USA
- NFPA 92: Standard for Smoke Control Systems, National Fire Protection Association, USA
- NFPA 13 (2022 Edition), System Basics & Design