DOHA: The Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate of Civil Defense, celebrated World Civil Defense Day, which falls on March 1 of each year.
The celebration aims to show appreciation for the efforts made by civil defense departments to upkeep security and safety and work to innovate and develop systems, programs and plans that help civil defense personnel to carry out their roles fully.
Held at the Officers Club of the General Directorate of Civil Defense, the celebration was attended by Director-General of Civil Defense Major General Hamad Othman Al Duhaimi and a number of department directors and officers of the General Directorate of Civil Defense.
Al Duhaimi said in his speech on this occasion that the General Directorate of Civil Defense is keen to celebrate World Civil Defense Day every year as an embodiment of the great and important role played by all member states of the International Civil Defense Organization (ICDO) to maintain the security and safety of societies from the consequences of disasters and dangers that lead to losses of lives and property which is a role that always requires updating and developing to ensure a better response speed and coordination in managing emergency situations.
He added that the slogan of World Civil Defense Day 2024 reflects the role of technologies in helping civil defense personnel handle dangers and disasters and reduce losses as well as its role in completing transactions through the e-services of the Prevention Department and the General Directorate of Civil Defense, in addition to educating the community about all the surrounding dangers and how to prevent them with equipment and latest devices and preparations.
Al Duhaimi said that ever since the establishment of the fire department, several directors have taken over its management and made a lot of effort and dedication to develop it. The development is on a continuous path to serve society in line with the vision of the Ministry of Interior.
The celebration included a presentation on the work done by the General Directorate of Civil Defense in employing innovative technologies in the service of civil defense. - QNA