OFSEC : Oman’s Only And Most Comprehensive Summit and Expo On Fire, Safety And Security
09-10 October 2023
OFSEC 2023 will bring together local and international participants who will showcase their avant-garde solutions, specific transverse and latest technologies, cutting edge innovations, cost-effective products and services to meet the requirements of governments, businesses, industrial & commercial entities, aviation, construction, infrastructure, transportation, manufacturing, oil and gas and utilities sectors.
Dynamic economic and infrastructure development in Oman and the region has made the Middle East the most vibrant safety and security market in the world, with a growth rate of over 10% annually, since 2012, according to a recent research by G4S. There is a diverse demand for fire, safety and security equipment, ranging from the smallest of businesses to large corporates and home-users.
OFSEC is designed to meet the needs of the local, regional and international markets by linking practitioners, suppliers, distributors and manufacturers from the fire, safety and security industry, with key decision makers from the government and private sectors, making it a definitive networking platform, where new projects and partnerships are initiated and visionary objectives are implemented. This event also aims to create synergy and strengthen the collaboration between the authorities and the industries.
The event will attract participation representation from over 30 countries, with a slew of product and service launches, to the trade visitors and potential buyers from the region and beyond. OFSEC has collaborated with government bodies, leading industry associations, research partners and specialists to establish the event that caters to the entire fire, safety and security sectors, making it an imperative convergence point. The event is aligned with the demand and supply of the market across the board of industries to share best practices, tackle challenges, and explore breakthrough methods for the integration of safety and security technologies.
The event will lay foundation and be the gateway to the current and future market trends in the fire, safety and security sectors, for the industry professionals to communicate, share ideas, identify solutions, to operate effectively and efficiently and stay abreast with the latest global trends. OFSEC will confluence and strengthen local and international business engagement and encourage investment.
SME PAVILION
A dedicated SME Pavilion will have entrepreneurs and local start-up firms sharing centre stage with international participants, to showcase their products and services– an ideal platform to expand their business and networking capacity.OUTDOOR DEMONSTRATION
The Outdoor Demonstration Area is a unique opportunity to showcase and captivate an audience of key decision makers.2023 Steering Committee
Zainab Ali Al Saadi
HSE Director
Ministry of Energy and Minerals
Zainab Ali Al Saadi
HSE Director
Ministry of Energy and Minerals
Humaid Al Bulushi
GM HSE & Standardization
Oman Energy Association (OPAL)
Humaid Al Bulushi
GM HSE & Standardization
Oman Energy Association (OPAL)
Humaid Al Bulushi, HSE Manager at OPAL, seconded by Oman Shell, with 25+ years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry within Oman and been on international assignments in Brunei and China. In addition to Shell, Humaid has also worked for various leadership roles for great organizations such as PDO, MB Petroleum Services and Medco managing Well Engineering including planning, drilling and well interventions for high risk conventional, unconventional and offshore operations.
Humaid believes that HSE is an integral part of the business, and that all activities and operations can be managed and delivered safely, and that investing in HSE assures systematic growth of business.
Sulaiman Al Sulaimi
Head of HSE Support, E&P
OQ
Sulaiman Al Sulaimi
Head of HSE Support, E&P
OQ
Said Al Zakwani
Head of Fire Services & Security, RPI & P
OQ
Said Al Zakwani
Head of Fire Services & Security, RPI & P
OQ
Ahmed Al Rawahi
Group QHSSE Manager
ASYAD
Ahmed Al Rawahi
Group QHSSE Manager
ASYAD
Ahmed Al-Rawahi is the Group Manager of QHSSE at Asyad group, Oman’s flagship logistics and supply chain group, offering end-to-end solutions from ports, free zones, maritime shipping and last-mile express delivery. As a QHSSE Manager, Ahmed plays a key role in maintaining operational excellence to position Asyad among the top 10 integrated logistics companies in the world; taking care of corporate Business Continuity & Leading health and safety of employees, contractors and costumers, and protect environment.
Ahmed holds an MBA from the University of Bedfordshire, with a degree in Maritime Operations Management from the University of Southampton, UK and in addition to the Certificate of Competency as a senior marine professional on-board Liquified Natural Gas, Crude Oil and Chemical vessels to maintain its highest level of safety.
Al-Rawahi has more than 16 years of practical experience, during which he underwent many leadership and practical courses that include safety leadership, Emergency Response, and enterprise risk management in addition to a number of integrated management systems concerned with quality, environment, health, safety and security. In addition, he is a member at number of committees e.g. Global HSE conference & Exhibition, GLEC, UNGC, etc.
Khalid Abdel Hadi
Regional HSE Manager
SLB
Khalid Abdel Hadi
Regional HSE Manager
SLB
Oman, Pakistan & Yemen HSE & Facility Manager
2023 Keynote Speaker
Abdulrahman Al Yahyaei
Oman Energy Association (OPAL)
Abdulrahman Al Yahyaei
Oman Energy Association (OPAL)
Experienced energy professional with 20+ years of technical, commercial, business marketing, planning, finance, asset management & business development experience across the full oil and gas value chain. Excellent in cross functional roles that required strong quantitative, commercial & communication skills with an extensive and solid relationship with companies in the energy industry including government bodies, NOCs and IOCs which has enabled him to be a very effective individual, team contributor and transformational leader. Prior Joining OPAL as a CEO, he was Director of Arab Gulf Crude Oil Operations and Marketing for Occidental Energy Marketing as Oxy was emerging into a global trading house and managed the commercial development of a portfolio of basket of crude oil from different Middle East countries. He has also worked with Schlumberger and Oman LNG in roles of increasing responsibilities.
2023 Speakers
Major. Ayman Abdulaziz Alzahrani
Director of the Preventive Analysis Department in the General Administration of Preventive Planning in Safety Affairs
Civil Defense of Saudi Arabia
Major. Ayman Abdulaziz Alzahrani
Director of the Preventive Analysis Department in the General Administration of Preventive Planning in Safety Affairs
Civil Defense of Saudi Arabia
TOPIC : Electronic Licenses
Major. Ayman Abdulaziz Alzahrani, Director of the Preventive Analysis Department in the General Administration of Preventive Planning in Saftey affairs of Saudi Arabia civil Civil defense, An officer specializing in fire prevention and prevention, has participated in many workshops and conferences.
Eng. Salma Al Ali
Head of Engineering Drawings Section
Directorate of Dubai Civil Defense
Eng. Salma Al Ali
Head of Engineering Drawings Section
Directorate of Dubai Civil Defense
TOPIC : UAE Fire Code - Compliance versus Practicality
Eng. Salma is a dynamic professional in the fields of Architecture Engineering, Urban Planning, and Fire Protection. With a Bachelor's degree in Architecture Engineering from the United Arab Emirates University, she has a solid foundation. Salma's journey continued with a Master's degree in Security and Strategic Studies from the American University in the Emirates. Her multifaceted expertise spans from master planning and urban design to firefighting system evaluation and risk management. As a Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS), she excels in ensuring safety. Salma envisions a future where her expertise in safety, sustainability, and security converges with cutting-edge technologies like AI and IoT to create smarter, safer urban environments.
Eng. Hanan AlMohammad
Occupational Safety & Health Chief Engineer
Kuwait Public Authority of Manpower
Eng. Hanan AlMohammad
Occupational Safety & Health Chief Engineer
Kuwait Public Authority of Manpower
TOPIC : Safety & Health Challenges
Occupational Safety and Health Chief Engineer, National Administration of Occupational Health and Safety, Public Manpower Authority Kuwait.
Ross Rutschman
Senior International Program Administrator
Priority Dispatch Corp.
Ross Rutschman
Senior International Program Administrator
Priority Dispatch Corp.
TOPIC : The Priority Dispatch System and Structured Calltaking
Ross is a Senior International Program Administrator for Priority Dispatch Corp. Ross has been involved in public safety for over 45 years as a Firefighter/Paramedic, Flight Paramedic, Fire Officer, and EMS Manager. Ross leads teams that have implemented in Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, Brazil, Italy, Hong Kong, Malaysia, China, Vietnam, Maldives, Lithuania, and Maldives.
Peter Attalla
Vice President, International Sales
Blackline Safety
Peter Attalla
Vice President, International Sales
Blackline Safety
TOPIC : Connected Worker Innovations
Prior to joining Blackline Safety, Peter spent over 15 years in progressively senior roles at Husky Energy focused on safety, growth and operational management, and as a Safety and Operational Consultant for Dupont Sustainable Solutions.
Bringing his previous hands-on experience as a Blackline Safety customer to his role, Peter oversees the continued rapid growth and development in all regions outside North American and Europe. His background in safety and operational management ensure that Blackline continues to drive operations excellence as Blackline shape the future of industrial work around the world.
Andre Rabie
Manager HSE Planning & Performance, QHSSE GN
OQ
Andre Rabie
Manager HSE Planning & Performance, QHSSE GN
OQ
TOPIC : Near Misses
Andre Rabie is the Manager of OQGas Networks HSE Planning and Reporting. Andre joined OQ In September 2013 as the Fire Chief, moved to Corporate HSSE in 2020, and transferred to OQGN in October 2022.
Andre has a MSc in Risk, Crisis and Resilience Management through the University of Portsmouth and a degree in Safety Management from the University of South Africa. This is strengthened by over 30 years’ experience in various sectors of industry (Military, High-Risk environments, Aluminium Smelting, Power Generation, Construction and Oil and Gas) where he implemented Health and safety in an array of key positions. In the South African Defence Force, Andre occupied various positions and reached the rank of Captain after 14 years of service.
Andre’s ventured into the heavy industry in 2004 with Mozambique Aluminium (MOZAL). In 2008 he joined the construction of Qatar Aluminium and participated until the commissioning stages as the project Lead Investigator, Safety advisor and later construction HSE manager. In 2010, Sohar Aluminium provided an opportunity as the EHS manager. During these tenures, he was instrumental in implementing systems for Health, Safety, Security, Incident Investigation, Fire Fighting and Environmental management during Operations and Commissioning.
Andre was head-hunted for the position of Fire Chief after a major fire in the Sohar Refinery and had the task of establishing a benchmark Industrial Fire Brigade focussing on three pillars, namely People, Equipment and Procedures. During integration the Orpic Industrial Fire Brigade was prominent for other businesses to benchmark against due to capabilities established over the 7 years under Andre’s management. Andre moved on to OQ Corporate HSE during integration, playing a key role in interacting with various businesses.
Eng. Zakariya Al.Sadi
Deputy Manager in the Occupational Safety and Health Department
Ministry of Labour
Eng. Zakariya Al.Sadi
Deputy Manager in the Occupational Safety and Health Department
Ministry of Labour
TOPIC : Occupational Safety and Health - Regulations & Enforcement
Engineer Zakariya Al Sadi, a powerhouse in the field of occupational safety and health. As the Deputy Manager in the Occupational Safety and Health Department at the Ministry of Labour, he plays a vital role in ensuring health and safety standards across Oman. With over 10 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, along with a Master's in MBA, Zakariya brings a unique blend of technical expertise to his work. His extensive knowledge and dedication to workplace safety make him a respected figure in the industry. Get ready to be inspired by Zakariya's insights at the upcoming conference!
Ian Richards
Fire Services Specialist
ADNOC Offshore
Ian Richards
Fire Services Specialist
ADNOC Offshore
TOPIC : Bridging the Gap between Fire Protection Engineering Design and implementation and Emergency Preparedness
Ian joined Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (UK) in 1989 and left at the rank of Station Officer after 24 years service in order to take a role as a Deputy Fire Chief in Saudi Arabia. Ian went on to manage a fire loss prevention department in Saudi. Ian currently works as a Fire Services Specialist for ADNOC in Abu Dhabi where he is responsible for operational fire and rescue strategies and procedures and also providing technical support for fire engineering projects. Ian is currently temporary corporate lead for crisis management and business continuity. Ian holds a Bachelors Degree in Fire Engineering and a Masters Degree inPublic Administration and Emergency Services Management.
Salim Ali Al Harthy
Advisor to the CEO
Oman Airports
Salim Ali Al Harthy
Advisor to the CEO
Oman Airports
TOPIC : Building Fire Safety Regulations
An engineer worked in Orpic started as an electrical engineer, then GM in Operation and Maintenance, then Leading the OQ team in all locations for HSE. After that in Oman Airports, then given as GM Aviation in Muscat Airport and final leading and improvement team for using LEAN six sigma in Oman Airports and its subsidiaries.
Siham Salim AL Busaidi
Group QHSSE Supervisor
Asyad Corporate
Siham Salim AL Busaidi
Group QHSSE Supervisor
Asyad Corporate
Siham Al Busaidi holds a bachelor’s degree of science.
She currently responsible of planning and monitoring the performance of all Business unite within Asyad Group in regards to quality, health, safety, security and sustainable environment.
Lead auditor in different management system ( ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO45001, ISO22001) and lead implementer of ISO23001 for Business continuity.
With cumulative experience of up to 12 years in the mentioned fields.
She also has community contributions as a member of the Oman Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health Team.
Martin Kitzmueller
Regional Sales Manager
Rosenbauer
Martin Kitzmueller
Regional Sales Manager
Rosenbauer
TOPIC : New Technologies in Industrial Fire Fighting
Martin Kitzmueller is the Regional Sales Manager for Rosenbauer, the worlds leading manufacturer for fire-fighting vehicles and equipment. He is responsible for the sales in Oman, UAE and Saudi Arabia Industrial sector with more than 8 years experience in the fire-fighting industry.
Kevin Graham
CEO
TCCA
Kevin Graham
CEO
TCCA
TOPIC : Evolution of Critical Communications - Impact to Public Safety
Kevin is a communications industry expert with more than 40 years’ international experience in engineering, sales and marketing, management, advisory and Board roles for private and public companies across APAC, the USA and Europe. He has 20 years’ experience in providing advisory services to telecommunications sectors including critical industries, resources, government, public safety, transport and utilities. Kevin is founding chair/director of critical communication industry associations in Australasia (2000-2021), North America (2012-2015), past President Australian Radio Site Owners and Users Associations (now ARCIA)
Ahmed Abdallah Said Al-Mamari
Operational Safety Expert
Oman Electricity Transmission Company
Ahmed Abdallah Said Al-Mamari
Operational Safety Expert
Oman Electricity Transmission Company
TOPIC : Competency challenges and solution (Identifying Competency Gaps in HSE)
Working as an operational safety expert. Looking for Operation Safety such as Operation Switching, Safety Documents, HSE commissioning, Post job review, and Operation Audit. Also, providing Safety Training Such as System Safety Rules Training and Risk Assessment Training. In addition to day-to-day HSE activities.
In addition, a member of the Authorization committee and contractor competency and HSE officer chosen committee in Oman Electricity Transmission Company.
Postgraduate Master’s in Business Administration from Sohar University and Bachelor of Engineering Degree In Electrical And Computer [Power System And Energy Engineering] from Sultan Qaboos University
Sebastian Ukleja, PhD
Testing Manager
Emirates Safety Laboratory
Sebastian Ukleja, PhD
Testing Manager
Emirates Safety Laboratory
TOPIC : Bus Fires - Methods to reduce the possible consequences
Since he started his PhD in Fire Safety Science in 2006 at Ulster University, Northern Ireland he has been always passionate about fire safety science and research.
He commenced his professional career in FireSERT, Northern Ireland in 2008 where he worked for almost 6 years and took part in three EU funded research projects (Predfire Nano, Enfiro and Aircraft Fire), initially as a Project Engineer and then as a Research Assistant and finally as a Research Associate at University of Ulster. He was involved there in numerous R&D activities, e.g.: determination of flammability of carbon fibers composites used in aircrafts, experiments with environmentally friendly alternatives to brominated fire retardants and effect of nanoparticles on flammability properties of various polymers to name a few. He was also engaged in technical supervision of experimental work of students in fire safety engineering.
In 2013 he decided to come back to his home country, Poland, to take on a permanent post of a Senior Specialist in a commercial, accredited Fire Testing Laboratory, member of EGOLF, called Ship Design and Research Centre (CTO) where he was responsible for expanding of the accreditation scope of that laboratory and testing for maritime industry.
Later he gained experience from BRE as a Fire Scientist and from Efectis UK/Ireland as a Project Leader. In BRE he was responsible for various ad-hoc projects which required applications of Fire Safety Engineering. He also provided research input during early stages of BRE Fire Resilience Index. In Efectis UK/Ireland his achievement was (among other tasks) to set up a facade testing rig with toxicity evaluation of fire effluents by FTIR.
He had also a chance to work directly for Industry as a Laboratory manager for a water mist manufacturer where he gained experience with active firefighting systems and was responsible for conceptual design and construction of a new fire lab for water mist fire testing.
Currently he is working as a Testing Manager in Emirates Safety Laboratory, Dubai where his role is to oversee fire testing activities.
Mark Pudwell
Team Leader Fire and Emergency Response
OQ Exploration and Production
Mark Pudwell
Team Leader Fire and Emergency Response
OQ Exploration and Production
TOPIC : The Benefits of Digital Emergency Management
Mark manages, leads, and organizes the delivery of Fire and Emergency Response as part of the HSE E&P team, and is responsible and accountable for providing support to the business line leadership teams and major stakeholders on Fire and Emergency Management matters at OQ E&P. Mark has more than 33 years’ experience in the Fire and Emergency Response sector of which 22 years were spent as an operational firefighter and Incident Commander attending domestic, industrial and aviation related emergencies. Mark transitioned into a full-time training role in Muscat in 2011 and led the vocational training team at ICEM, responsible for standards, accreditations, curricula, and marketing strategies. Mark then took on the role of Chief Fire Officer as part of an emergency response service contract with Oman LNG before joining OQ E&P in 2021.
Mark is a Graduate of the Institution of Fire Engineers, a qualified assessor, specialist equipment and vehicle trainer, emergency management SME and a member of the OPAL emergency response working group.
Benjamin Neal
Head of HSSEQ
P&O Maritime Logistics
Benjamin Neal
Head of HSSEQ
P&O Maritime Logistics
TOPIC : Charting a Safer Course: P&O Maritime Logistics Onboard AI Safety Assistant (AISA)
Ben has 18 years of HSSEQ experience and currently serves as the Head of HSSEQ at P&O Maritime Logistics. Holding an MSc in Occupational Health, Safety, and Risk Management, a Chartered Member of IOSH and actively member of the IMCA HSE Committee, he's committed to improving industry standards. Passionate about employee safety, Ben is also excited about the potential of Artificial Intelligence to revolutionize HSSEQ in the maritime sector.
Stuart Phythian
Regional Manager MENA; SEA, AUS
FireDos GmbH
Stuart Phythian
Regional Manager MENA; SEA, AUS
FireDos GmbH
TOPIC : Extinguishing Systems for the Protection of Tank Farms
Stuart Phythian joined FireDos in 2019, responsible for the development of sales and applications into the oil and gas industry. He assists oil and gas customers worldwide in defining foam proportioner and monitor applications.
Amine Sadi
Vice President Global Sales
Obvious Technologies
Amine Sadi
Vice President Global Sales
Obvious Technologies
TOPIC : Digital Twin and Critical Sites Security - How Digital Twin technology optimize the incident detection and fasten the resolution
Sales Leader in the physical security industry for 20years + Experienced in the European , Middle East and North African market. Expert in data driven video technology and command and control centers and Expert in high performing sales team coaching
Wail Almuhrzi
Managing Director
Aman International
Wail Almuhrzi
Managing Director
Aman International
TOPIC : Smoke Control vs Smoke Management
Wail Al Muhrazihave amassed 15 years of extensive organizational management experience, holding key leadership roles as the Technical Director and Managing Director of a Fire Protection Engineering Consulting firm. As a licensed and certified fire protection engineer, his expertise spans aviation, oil and gas, industrial, residential, healthcare, tunnels, military facilities, and more, encompassing codes, standards, and procedure development, as well as comprehensive training programs. His skills cover various facets of fire protection, from building code life safety analysis and system design to project management and global expansion strategies. His commitment to team growth, client relationships, and international projects is demonstrated by a proven track record in countries such as Oman, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, and beyond.
Cristina Perez Domper
Regional Operations Manager – MEA & South Europe
Intertek
Cristina Perez Domper
Regional Operations Manager – MEA & South Europe
Intertek
TOPIC : Product Testing and Certification - How to show Compliance to Fire Safety Requirements
Cristina Perez Domper is a Civil Engineer with a Masters of Science in Structural Engineering. She gained her experience in the fire industry in Spain. She is now the Regional Operations Manager for Intertek in the Middle East. She specializes in product testing and certification, and actively works to increase awareness on the importance of a comprehensive approach to fire safety.
Zakiyyah Oodally
Mechanical Engineer
Defence Fire Safety Consultancy
Zakiyyah Oodally
Mechanical Engineer
Defence Fire Safety Consultancy
TOPIC : Fire Safety related to Petrochemical Products in Residential / Commercial Building and Petrol Stations.
Dr. Ibrahim El Mahdy
QHSSE Director & Medical Advisor
Gas & Oil Field Service Company
Dr. Ibrahim El Mahdy
QHSSE Director & Medical Advisor
Gas & Oil Field Service Company
TOPIC : Creating and managing a Smart Solutions Network
Dr. Ibrahim El-Mahdy holds MBBS (Medical Bachelor & Bachelor of Surgery) , Master degree in internal medicine & Occupational health from Cairo university Egypt , High Diploma of Safe Medical application of LASER technology from LASER application institute in Cairo university, Certified Lead auditor worldwide certified OSHA representative for General industry / Construction Occupational health & Safety standards. Worked with many international companies and Kuwait Oil Company and now working as QHSSE Director and medical Advisor for group of Oil services companies in Kuwait (Gas and oil field service company, Eastern United Petroleum Services Company, and Marriott Drilling Kuwait. He received many national and international companies’ chairman awards as well as Kuwait national Information Technology award under the patronage of HH Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait and Chairman of the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Science (KFAS).
He is a member of American Society of Safety Engineers since 2004 as well as executive Committee member for many years.
Haytham Mohamed Elmahdy Shalaby
HSE Manager
Senergy Oilfield Solutions Company
Haytham Mohamed Elmahdy Shalaby
HSE Manager
Senergy Oilfield Solutions Company
TOPIC : Workplace Fire Safety Management
Nasser Al Yaarubi
CEO
Jabreen Academy
Nasser Al Yaarubi
CEO
Jabreen Academy
TOPIC : Security, Enabling the Economy Growth
A Subject Matter Expert specializing in Security, Crisis management, Business Continuity, Risk and Safety Management. A distinguished expert went through leadership positions and senior advisory and consultancy levels adept at applying proven skills and experience to the industrial Sector.
Nasser is a business resilience and strategic planning leader has managed and led many security projects and initiatives and managed real crisis and emergencies.
Nasser holds a MSc in Risk, Crisis and Resilience Management from UK with more than 26 years of experience in security, crisis management and business continuity. Nasser is a recognized consultant and certified trainer in resilience management and has conducted many high-level training and consultancy programs in Oman and abroad.
Ryan Gayed
Fire Training Lead Instructor
Ontario Fire Academy
Ryan Gayed
Fire Training Lead Instructor
Ontario Fire Academy
TOPIC : Ontario Fire Academy NFPA 1001 & 1072 Training Program: Journey from Student to Professional Firefighter
Ryan has extensive experience in a wide range of firefighting activities including: Rural Fire department operations, Oil & Gas, NFPA training in the Gulf and Canada, as well as full time Municipal operations.
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