Al-Amn Magazine

BRIEFS C hief of Public Security Lt. General Tariq Al Hassan attended the closing ceremony of the Interior Ministry Padel Tournament, organised by the Public Security Sports Association. The event was held at the Padel Arena courts in Sanad from May 23 to 27, with over 100 male and female players from various Interior Ministry directorates. The Chief commended the instructions of His Excellency the Interior Minister General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, which support sports activities as a means to promote cooperation and discipline among Interior Ministry personnel. He also highlighted the role of sports in improving physical fitness and enhancing the security work environment. He valued the efforts of the Public Security Sports Association for successfully organising the tournament, applauding the high technical level of the matches and the sportsmanship displayed by the participants. He extended his thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of the competition through excellent planning and organisation. The President of the Public Security Sports Association, Col. Khalid Abdulaziz Al Khayat, expressed his appreciation to the Chief for his presence and ongoing support. He noted that the tournament aligns with the association’s broader strategy to enhance the physical capabilities of public security personnel and promote the concept of sport as a way of life. At the end of the event, the Chief honoured the winners and presented medals. The Chief extended his congratulations to all the winners, wishing them continued success. As part of efforts to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise, a delegation from the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), headed by Director of the Passport Major Shaikh Salman bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, conducted an official visit to the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai. During the visit, the delegation met with Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of GDRFA Dubai, and Major General Ahmed Mohammed Obaid Al Muhairi, Assistant Director General for Identity and Nationality Affairs. The visit included a briefing on the mechanisms and procedures for issuing travel documents, in addition to a review of the most prominent smart practices in this domain, most notably the “Smart Corridor” experience, which stands as an advanced model of digital transformation in the travel sector. Major Shaikh Salman bin Ahmed Al Khalifa expressed his appreciation for the technological and digital advancements witnessed by the United Arab Emirates in passport services. He hailed the innovative initiatives and leading practices observed during the visit, which reflect ambitious future-oriented visions. Sport s improves phys i ca l fit ness Ch i ef at tends pade l tourney c l os i ng ceremony NPRA de l egat i on v i s i t s Dubai