• Thursday, February 29,2024

The Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain witnesses the celebration of World Civil Defense Day

His Highness Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain, stressed the importance of the role played by civil defense agencies in protecting people’s lives and property, and appreciated the efforts made, procedures followed, and services provided to the public in civil defense departments at the state level.

This came during the presence of His Highness, today in the Union Hall in Umm Al Quwain, the celebration held by the General Command of Civil Defense at the Ministry of Interior on the occasion of World Civil Defense Day, under the slogan Proactive Technologies in the Service of Civil Defense, which was organized by the Civil Defense Department in Umm Al Quwain.

His Highness the Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain praised the great attention given to the civil defense sector in the country by the wise leadership, pointing to the efforts made by His Highness Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, in order to improve the level and performance of the civil defense agencies and their affiliates. Descriptive officers and individuals, to provide the best field and administrative practices to the public, and to adopt a set of preventive measures and laws that ensure safety in buildings and facilities, to reduce potential loss of life and property, and to provide a safe, stable environment that encourages work and investment.
The ceremony was attended by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Deputy Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain, Sheikh Abdullah bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Head of the Finance Department in Umm Al Quwain, His Excellency Major General Sheikh Rashid bin Ahmed Al Mualla, Commander-in-Chief of Umm Al Quwain Police, and His Excellency Nasser Saeed Al Talai, Director of the Amiri Diwan in Umm Al Quwain. His Excellency Major General Dr. Jassim Al Marzouqi, Commander-in-Chief of Civil Defense at the Ministry of Interior, His Excellency Major General Khalid Yousef bin Hudaiba, Executive Director of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Umm Al Quwain, His Excellency Colonel Dr. Salem Hamad bin Hudha, Director of the Civil Defense Department in Umm Al Quwain, directors of civil defense departments in the country, and representatives of strategic partners, And a number of government officials in the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain.

The ceremony featured a visual presentation showingcasing civil defense efforts and the utilization of emerging technologies and proactive applications, enhancing the country’s global competitiveness and leadership positions. Distinguished officers, civil defense cadres, lecturers, partners, and contributors supporting civil defense progress were honored during the ceremony. In his address, Major General Dr. Jassim Al Marzouqi stated, Today, as we celebrate World Civil Defense Day under the slogan Proactive Technologies in the Service of Civil Defense,’ we reaffirm our commitment to technological advancement and preparedness for the future. He emphasized the adoption of advanced technology across civil defense operations, including risk assessment, prevention, rapid response, and control, all aimed at securing lives, property, and facilities.
Major General Al Marzouqi highlighted the crucial support of the wise leadership in advancing civil defense, ensuring excellence, achievement, and proactive measures to preserve societal safety and national gains. Affirming full commitment to the leadership’s directives.