Bahrain civil protection platform recognised by Arab League, UN

Manama, May 24 (BNA): Lieutenant General Tariq Al Hassan, Chief of Public Security and Chairman of the National Committee for Civil Emergency Management, confirmed that Bahrain’s National Civil Protection Platform has been recognised by the Arab Coordination Mechanism for Disaster Risk Reduction under the League of Arab States and listed by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction on its PreventionWeb portal.

He commended the support of General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Civil Defence Council, noting his directives to maintain the platform, which was launched on November 3, 2023, as a national initiative providing safety information to the public through modern technology and a community-focused approach.

The Chief of Public Security considered the platform one of the best practices in awareness and community education on disaster risk reduction. It reflects the strategy of the National Civil Emergency Committee and the Civil Defence Council’s goals, and adopts advanced technology to raise awareness, enhance preparedness, and promote public safety in line with global trends. He added that the platform’s recognition is attributed to continuous updates and its interactive nature.

The platform was commended at the Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week in Geneva, where UN officials, NGOs, and academics highlighted its role as a hub for early warning, training, and public awareness.

Lt. Gen. Al Hassan invited the public to access the platform via its website: www.ncpp.gov.bh, emphasising that readiness is now a global necessity.