Manama: Lieutenant General Tariq Hassan Al Hassan, Chief of Public Security and Chairman of the National Committee for Civil Emergency Management, announced that Bahrain's selection to chair the Arab Coordination Mechanism for Disaster Risk Reduction and serve as Vice Chair of the Arab Technical Committee for Marine Disaster Reduction is a significant achievement for the Kingdom. This decision underscores Bahrain's prominent role in the Arab civil protection system and its dedication to joint efforts in disaster risk reduction.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Lieutenant General Al Hassan attributed this accomplishment to the support of General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Civil Defence Council. His directives have been instrumental in strengthening Bahrain's national emergency system, improving readiness, coordination, and institutional development within civil protection.
Lieutenant General Al Hassan emphasized that this achievement aligns with the National Emergency Strategy, which focuses on regional and international cooperation in responding to incidents and disasters. It also aims to enhance national preparedness and foster collaboration and knowledge exchange with specialized organizations. These efforts are crucial in protecting lives and property while supporting security and stability.
He further noted that Bahrain's selection is the result of sustained institutional work, reinforcing the Kingdom's role in coordinating regional disaster risk reduction initiatives and advancing joint action in this essential domain.