Manama:The Ministry of Interior has been awarded the International Wellbeing Award by the United Kingdom's National Police Wellbeing Service. This recognition highlights the ministry's efforts to enhance workplace wellbeing and foster a supportive environment that promotes the health and wellbeing of its police personnel.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the achievement acknowledges the ministry's initiatives and services aimed at improving the working environment, supporting personnel health, and promoting work-life balance. These efforts contribute to heightened police readiness and institutional efficiency.
Major General Adel Abdullah Ameen, Assistant Undersecretary for Human Resources, emphasized that the international recognition is a testament to the ministry's progress in developing its human resources system and enhancing the working environment. These advancements are guided by the directives of General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, and monitored by the Chief of Police and the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior.
The award's judging panel praised the ministry's Human Resources for its advanced approach to employee wellbeing. They noted the comprehensive services and initiatives that have successfully promoted workplace wellbeing and balance within the policing environment.
Major Sajida Al Balushi, Head of the Statistics and Studies Branch, led the ministry's Human Resources participation in the award submission process. This included coordinating with the organisers and undergoing an evaluation by the judging panel, which featured a virtual interview to showcase the ministry's workplace wellbeing initiatives.