The one-day International Conference on Security Challenges, organized by the Ministry of Interior in cooperation with Reed Exhibitions, kicked off today, Monday, at the Armed Forces Officers Club. The event is a part of the activities organized under the International Conference for Security and National Resilience (ISNR Abu Dhabi 2014).
The opening ceremony was attended by H.E Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs; Lt. General Saif Abdullah Al Sha’far, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Interior; Major General Staff Dr. Obeid Al Kutbi, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police and Chairman of the Higher Organizing Committee of ISNR Abu Dhabi 2014; and Major General Rashid Thani Al Matroushi, Civil Defense Acting General Commander-in-chief. Also attending were a number of police chiefs, global officials and members of the diplomatic corps; world-renowned experts; and a large number of officers at the Ministry of Interior.
In his welcome speech at the opening ceremony, Lt. General Al Sha’far conveyed the greetings of Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, to all participants at the conference as well as his wishes of success. Lt. General Al Sha’far also welcomed the prominent experts, academics and the professionals who were keen to attend this event, in order to review the best international practices in security and safety measures as well as tactical approaches to combating and preventing crime.
Lt. General Al Sha’far said: “Organizing this conference in the UAE reflects the vision, the ambition and the aspirations of the higher leadership to make the UAE one of the best countries in the world in terms of safety and security. It also reflects the world’s confidence in the prominent level attained by our country in organizing international scientific conferences. This conference demonstrates our keenness to be efficient partners and to cooperate and communicate with other friendly and sister countries, in order to face the challenges and combat all kind of crimes. We believe that combating crime is not an individual responsibility; it is a social collective responsibility that requires concerted efforts and resources to prevent crimes with all means and strategies, to achieve security and safety and support stability in the UAE and the world.”
“The United Arab Emirates makes diligent efforts on all levels to promote safety, security and peace of mind to all citizens and residents. This falls in line with the higher leadership’s instructions, and its vision and mission to serve security and world peace, not only in the UAE and the region but in the whole world,” added Lt. General Al Sha’far.
Adding further, Lt. General Al Sha’far said: “The security services offered by the UAE have become a role model to emulate by others. The International Conference on Security Challenges reflects the police leadership’s commitment to achieve more interaction and communication with experts and stakeholders in the regional and international security and safety fields. This conference tackles current and emerging global security challenges as well as the practices and approaches of combating security threats throughout the region and the world.”
At the end of his speech, Lt. General Al Sha’far expressed his hope that the conference will come up with the proper results and recommendations that serve security work and goals and that meet the coveted aspirations. “I would like to thank the organizers and the participants, and wish you all the best of luck and success, praying to God Almighty to gift us with security and safety,” he said.