Hamdan bin Mohammed visits the civil defense in Dubai and directs to be the best in the world

Dubai, September 16 / WAM / His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai, directed the General Command of Civil Defense-Dubai to be the best in the world, and he assigned His Highness the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai to follow up the practical steps taken to achieve this strategic goal in cooperation with the General Command of Civil Defense-Dubai.
His Highness stressed that the wise leadership places the security of society, the safety of its members and its facilities at the forefront of the priorities that mobilize all the necessary capabilities to ensure it fully and in a way that amounts to best practices and the highest international standards and specifications.
This came during the visit of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to the headquarters of the General Command of Civil Defense in Dubai, where he was received by His Highness upon his arrival at the headquarters, the team, the expert Rashid Thani Al -Matroushi, the Commander -in -Chief of Civil Defense – Dubai, and a number of senior officers and managers of the sub -departments.
During the visit, His Highness the Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai, reviewed the strategic framework of the General Command of Civil Defense and the sustainable future engines for the safety of lives and property 2033, which aims to enhance Dubai’s leadership and distinction in the field of civil defense services at the global level, and in a manner that guarantees a sustainable future that establishes a sense of safety among members of society by activating the use of smart sensors To study behavioral patterns, and then enhance the proactive capabilities of civil defense.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum praised the role of civil defense in Dubai and the great services it provides to society, stressing that “the role of civil defense goes beyond the response to emergency cases to contribute to building an integrated system that reflects the vision of our rational leadership for a more sustainable future, and that the civil defense has a pivotal role in spreading awareness and perpetuating a culture of safety and establishing the concept of prevention as a choice Strategic and basic pillar of development.
His Highness the Crown Prince of Dubai said, “Civil defense men have proven high efficiency and exceptional readiness that contributes to making Dubai one of the safest cities in the world, and confirms its pioneering position in the quality of life … What we have seen of advanced systems, advanced technology solutions and qualified human staff, elements that integrate in building an advanced model for institutional work based on innovation and commitment to the highest international standards in the field of protection and safety.”
His Highness added, “We are keen to continue investing in developing the capabilities of civil defense in Dubai and enhancing its potential to always remain at the level of confidence that society gives to it … and to remain a global model in the speed of response, innovation of solutions, and protecting lives … The safety of society and its capabilities and will always remain a basic value and a major goal that we spare no effort in achieving it.”
Quality initiatives
The visit included an explanation about a number of global initiatives provided by the General Command of Civil Defense in Dubai, the most prominent of which is the “billionaire readiness” initiative, aimed at training and diversifying one billion people around the world with the dangers and causes of fires and ways to prevent them, and the explanation also dealt with the “Caravan of Hope” initiative, aimed at supporting the firefighting sector in some countries that are less fortunate in terms of development opportunities, by contributing to building modern fire centers, Providing advanced fire and rescue mechanisms, security equipment and safety needed to combat fires.
In addition, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum met with a team of artificial intelligence programmers in the civil defense, and listened to an explanation about their employment to tools of artificial intelligence and the latest innovations in the field of fire and rescue, which included the show (explorer), which is an advanced robot with high capabilities on self -movement, equipped with a “Lidar” device for vision during smoke and drawing accurate maps 3D buildings during accidents.
Advanced equipment
Also, an advanced robotic arm was shown that contributes to increasing the ability of firefighters by up to 40%, especially during the use of stairs in rescue and firefighting operations, and the offer also included (firefighter 4500-WWAL) designed specifically for fire and rescue work, which is able to carry weights of up to 400 kilograms, and the explanation also included the drone (Dron) “Shaheen” that is used in extinguishing operations Fires in tall buildings and towers, and are considered one of the latest innovations in the field of fire and rescue and is a model for the extent of keenness to employ the best and most effective solutions to ensure the full ability to deal with high efficiency with various forms of challenges, whatever their difficulty.
In conclusion, the memorial photos of His Highness the Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai were taken with the leaders of the civil defense in Dubai, and a side of his team, where His Excellency the team, expert Rashid Thani Al -Matroushi, Commander -in -Chief of Civil Defense – Dubai, expressed his great thanks and gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, noting the constant support and constant encouragement that he provides His Highness for all sectors to always remain at the highest levels of professional readiness and high flexibility, and that Dubai be the best cities in the world in achieving the safety of lives and property.

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