Kuwait’s Civil Defence Committee convened a meeting on Monday, presided over by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah, with the aim of strengthening national readiness amid recent regional developments. The session took place at the Crisis and Disaster Management Center in the Nawaf Al-Ahmad Building, attended by Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior, Major General Ali Al-Adwani, along with 32 representatives from various government entities, according to an official statement.
Sheikh Fahad emphasized the importance of maintaining peak readiness and fostering unity, as the current phase demands collective national efforts and improved coordination among all relevant bodies. The meeting addressed operational strategies for specialized evacuation and shelter teams, highlighting the need for effective communication among authorities. Discussions also focused on unifying efforts within an integrated system to ensure swift responses and high levels of coordination during crises.
The committee underscored the activation of early warning systems and unified control centers to expedite decision-making and resource allocation, thereby enhancing national preparedness and safety. Sheikh Fahad urged all participating entities to continue joint exercises, update databases, and intensify training programs in line with international best practices in crisis management.
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Kuwait First Deputy PM, Interior Min. chairs Civil Defence Cmte meeting
Kuwait, June 23 (KUNA) — Kuwait ‘s Civil Defence Committee held a meeting on Monday, chaired by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah, to enhance preparedness considering recent regional developments. nThe meeting took place at the Crisis and Disaster Management Center in the Nawaf Al-Ahmad Building and was attended by Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior, Major General Ali Al-Adwani, along with 32 representatives from various government institutions, the committee said in a statement. nSheikh Fahad Al-Yusuf emphasized “maintaining maximum readiness and working in a spirit of unity, as the current phase requires collective national efforts and enhanced field and information coordination among all relevant entities.” r nThe meeting discussed operational mechanisms of specialized field evacuation and shelter teams, emphasizing the importance of strengthening effective communication among concerned authorities. nThe discussions stressed unifying efforts within an integrated system that ensures swift response and the highest levels of coordination in crisis and emergency management. nIt also underlined the need to activate early warning systems and unified control centers to expedite decision-making and resource allocation, thereby reinforcing national readiness and achieving the highest standards of safety and stability. nAccording to the statement, Sheikh Fahad Al-Yusuf called on all participating bodies to “continue conducting joint exercises, updating databases, and intensifying qualification and training programs in line with best international practices in crisis management. (end) r nhmd.ahs
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