International Fire and Safety Journal (IFSJ) is delighted to announce the appointment of Khalid Almandil to its prestigious IFSJ Leaders Advisory Panel for the 2026 IFSJ Leaders in Fire & Safety Conference.
Almandil brings over 20 years of leadership experience in fire life safety and emergency response across multiple industries, including construction, oil & gas and real estate. He currently serves as the Operational General Manager of Red Sea Fire & Rescue Teams Company and as Fire Commissioner at Red Sea Global.
In his leadership roles, Almandil has demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, team leadership and driving operational success to achieve corporate objectives. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Consultant-grade member of the Saudi Council of Engineers.
He also holds a master’s degree in engineering and has completed extensive leadership training at prestigious institutions, including the Royal Military Academy (UK), Wharton Business School (US) and the Justice Institute of British Columbia (Canada). His appointment strengthens IFSJ’s mission to unite senior leaders and innovators shaping the future of fire safety and emergency response worldwide.
About the IFSJ Leaders in Fire & Safety Conference
Taking place on May 7 at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Dubai, the IFSJ Leaders in Fire and Safety Conference is a landmark global event bringing together senior professionals, policymakers and innovators from across the fire safety sector.
The event will feature high-level keynote presentations, expert panel discussions, interactive workshops and unparalleled networking opportunities, all designed to foster collaboration, share best practice and advance fire safety standards internationally.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage with leading voices in engineering, regulation, emergency services, and safety management, exploring emerging challenges and solutions in fire prevention, preparedness and response.
Register now: To secure your place at the IFSJ Leaders in Fire and Safety Summit, visit https://ifsjleadersinfireandsafety.com/#.