Manama: His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Southern Governor and Chairman of the Security Committee, chaired its second meeting. HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali emphasized the committee’s role in implementing the directives of General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, focusing on enhancing stability and addressing the security needs of residents in the Southern Governorate.
According to Bahrain News Agency, HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali commended the security agencies for their consistent efforts in maintaining safety. He highlighted the strong cooperation between the governorate and security entities to effectively meet public security requirements. The governor reviewed the preparations of the Southern Governorate Police Directorate and the General Directorate of Traffic for the upcoming month of Ramadhan.
HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali directed enhanced coordination to support community police efforts and ensure effective deployment of traffic patrols around main roads, mosques, and public spaces. He also stressed the importance of intensifying security campaigns in markets and public facilities to maintain safety during the holy month. The governor underscored the need for coordination between security agencies to safeguard campers and visitors to desert areas, particularly during the removal of camps at the end of the season.
The governor also highlighted the significance of environmental preservation and cleanliness in desert areas. He commended the collaborative security efforts, noting a decline in reported incidents, increased police patrols, and the success of over 80 awareness campaigns aimed at promoting safety. Additionally, HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali instructed early coordination for the observance of World Civil Defence Day on March 1, as part of the governorate’s efforts to support security initiatives and raise public awareness. He emphasized the collaboration between the governorate and security authorities in organizing community-focused security programmes.
Lastly, HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali directed the General Directorate of Traffic and the Southern Governorate Police Directorate to address traffic flow concerns in Block 912 in West Riffa, ensuring that residents’ needs are met effectively.