Al-Amn Magazine

The General Directorate of Civil Defence has been awarded the ISO 9001:2015 certification for the fourth time in recognition of its efforts to enhance performance efficiency and provide services in accordance with the highest international standards. Brigadier Ali Mohammed Al-Kubaisi honoured the quality team, reaffirming the commitment to continuously developing systems and improving services to achieve the highest levels of safety and security. ISO cert i ficat i on for Ci v i l Defence Recovery programme get s top award Shrimp i ng ban v i o l ators he l d The Recovery programme launched by the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science in 2018 to help drug addicts won, for the second time, the silver award of the Stevie International Awards for the Middle East and North Africa for the innovation and community impact category.  Government and private organisations from various countries took part. The Director General of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science expressed gratitude for the milestone. He said winning for the second time reflects the commitment to implement the programme using the best practices in helping the recovery of drug addicts to promote community partnership. He valued the instructions of His Excellency Interior Minister that contributed to the winning of the award that is one of the most prominent awards in international business, institutional excellence and human resources, as more than 4,000 candidates worldwide, representing more than 60 countries, compete for the awards annually. The maritime patrols of the Coast Guard arrested four Asians and seized their boat after attempting to flee the scene while shrimping during the shrimp- catching ban.  The boat was observed near the King Fahad Causeway, and the patrols requested that the fishermen stop for inspection. The fishermen attempted to collide with them to escape. The patrols successfully stopped them and seized prohibited trawling nets. Legal proceedings were taken, and the case was referred to the Public Prosecution.  The Coast Guard called upon seafarers to adhere to the maritime patrol›s instructions when asked to stop for inspection. They should also follow rules related to fishing bans and prohibited fishing items. Fishermen should also follow procedures to prevent overfishing, illegal fishing, and unorganised fishing to protect marine life.