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Sustainable partnership with the media is the main supporter in strengthening institutional efforts: Major General Al Shamsi

SHARJAH,15th March, 2023 (WAM) – The Sharjah Police has achieved 98% in the overall Sense of Security Index in Sharjah, along with a set of achievements in the indicators of the national agenda and its strategic objectives during the past year, which is the product of ongoing work reflecting the command’s efforts towards institutional leadership.
This came during the Seventh Media Forum under the theme "The Role of Media in Promoting Sustainable Development", organised annually by the Media and Public Relations Department, in the presence of its strategic partners from various media institutions, to showcase its outstanding achievements over the past year.
The forum, which took place today at the Sharjah Police headquarters, was witnessed by Major General Saif Al Zari Al Shamsi, Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police, in the presence of Tariq Allay, Director of the Sharjah Government Media Bureau, Brigadier Arif Al Sharif, Director General of Resources and Support Services, Brigadier Ahmed Al Serkal, Director General of Police Operations, Brigadier Dr. Ahmed Saeed Al Naour, Director General of Central Operations, Brigadier Dr. Muhammad Khamis Al Othmani, Director General of the Academy of Police Sciences, Salem Al Ghaithi, Director of Sharjah TV, Deputy Directors General and Directors of Departments, as well as Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Butti Al-Hajri, Deputy Director of the Media and Public Relations Department, and a wide presence of representatives of the local Arab, foreign and Asian media.

Major General Al-Shamsi said: "A sustainable partnership with the media is the main supporter in strengthening institutional efforts and the consolidation of security media values and objectives to achieve sustainable security information in Sharjah. At this forum, we thank and appreciate the media at all levels, especially the Sharjah Government Media Bureau and Sharjah Broadcasting Authority as success partners and leadership in the development process of Sharjah,appreciating their important and complementary role in promoting community awareness and achieving the Ministry of Interior’s vision and strategy of 2023-2026, which aims to make the UAE the best country in the world in achieving security and safety.
The forum started with a film reviewing Sharjah Police's pioneering achievements over the past year, which advance sustainable development goals, and enhance the security, community and awareness strategy, after the film, the indicators of the national agenda and strategy and innovative initiatives and projects during 2022 were reviewed.

Lieutenant Yacoub Al-Mansoori from the Strategy and Performance Development Department presented the percentage of sense of security, which contributed to making the emirate a title of security and safety, where the percentage reached (98%). A decrease in the index of crimes of concern per 100,000 people, by (7%), while indicating a significant decrease in the rate of road accidents per 10,000 vehicles, as it reached (22%), in addition to a decrease in the rate of the number of deaths resulting from road accidents per 10,000. vehicle, by ( 22%).
L.t Yacoub added that the indicator of readiness in facing events during 2022 noticed a decrease in the response rate estimated by (15%), as the response time for emergencies reached (4.58) minutes compared to 2021, as the operating rooms have achieved outstanding results in receiving and handling reports according to the standards of quality and efficiency, dealing with (1, 802,933) calls on 999 for emergencies, and (213, 883) calls on 901 allocated for non-emergency cases.

The Customer Happiness Index for Services provided in the service centres reached (94%), with a total number of over 2 million transactions during 2022. The satisfaction rate reached (96%) for the use of online channels, website and the smart application, and (93.7%) satisfaction with services provided through customer happiness centres, reaching (1 min 18 sec) waiting time, waiting rate (1 minute).
Lieutenant Colonel Ahmed bin Rabia, Deputy Director of the Narcotics Control Department, reviewed the achievements of the Narcotics Control Department at Sharjah Police in preserving a drug-free society and raising awareness of its dangers. The department has achieved an increase in seizures by (7.1%) in 2022 . The most qualitative cases that were seized during 2022 were the “precious hunt”, “Eid operation”, safe suburbs, and” the pre-emptive strike”. The number of awareness programs witnessed an increase by (125) events and activities, rating (54.3%) over last year, benefited from (98 thousand and 252) people.
For the security media, First Lieutenant Manea Al Naqbi, Director of the Security Campaigns Branch at Sharjah Police, reviewed the role of the security media in enhancing the quality of security and community life, and its importance in communicating with all segments of society.
He revealed a (100%) rate for the outreach message index to community members in Sharjah. The number of security and traffic campaigns organized last year reached (17) campaign, benefiting (3, 769, 144). In addition to the media materials that were completed during 2022, which are (478) press releases, (66) film materials, and (368) awareness fillers, in addition to television and radio programs broadcast on Sharjah TV, and (111) events and activities.
Sharjah Police's achievements in 2022 included several strategic security, traffic and community initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of life of the UAE community, achieving the vision of the Ministry of Interior to make the United Arab Emirates, the best countries in the world in achieving security and safety.

Major Sultan bin Talea from the Criminal Investigation Department at Sharjah Police reviewed the electronic patrols initiative, which aimed to intensify security efforts by following social networking sites, monitoring negative and immoral behaviors and social phenomena.

"Saher"

Major Ahmed Al Muhairi from the Criminal Investigation Department, talked about "Saher" initiative, which is a comprehensive preventive initiative aimed at reducing the rate of disturbing reports, raising the percentage of feeling safe, expanding the circle of receiving information, and quickly detecting crimes.

Major Abdullah bin Al Mazrouei from the Criminal Investigation Department mentioned the “Sadad” initiative, which aimed to settle financial disputes, and ensure that rights are returned to their owners, to ensure social cohesion between members of society, recovered the total sums of money amounting to (AED447.5 million) during 2022. ‏

Colonel Engineer Expert Adel Al-Mazmi, Head of the Forensic Laboratory, reviewed the objectives of the most important pioneering projects achieved by the Criminal Laboratory at Sharjah Police “ the Mummification Project”.

The comprehensive police stations in Sharjah have also accomplished a number of pioneering initiatives, as 1st L.t Salem Hassan Al Ali in Wasit Police Station reviewed the proactive initiative "our Condolences", which completed (1,732) services for organising mechanisms for handing over dead bodies to their families, as well as the Smart Corner initiative, while Major Saud Al-Ahbash, reviewed the rehabilitate service centers project, and Captain Khalid bin Khadim from the Comprehensive Police Station reviewed the visual investigation initiative.
in addition to traffic initiatives, Lieutenant Colonel Rashid bin Sandal reviewed the Sharjah Seniors-Friendly Project, which aims to enhance the community responsibility of older persons, noting that the project has completed since its launch in 2018 (22 thousand and 136) Services for the elderly consisted of transporting them to hospitals. Captain Abdulaziz Al-Mazrou, an officer at the Vehicles and Drivers Licensing Department, also reviewed the mobile service center project, which was launched in 2020, and provides (35) traffic and licensing services, indicating the number of beneficiaries of the project so far (1,279) customers, and has reached (79.4%) in the customer happiness index.

1st L.t Badriya Al Naqbi from the Strategy and Performance Development Department, reviewed the achievements that Sharjah Police reaped during 2022, which is obtaining (8) excellence awards at the local, regional and global levels during 2022, which varied between institutional and individual awards, including the Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Program for Excellence and Societal Intelligence, the Sharjah Award for Educational Excellence, the Sharjah Award for Women.
The number of intellectual works during the past year amounted (114) intellectual works, including Drug imprint, the Guidelines for Governance, the Sharjah Security Eye, and the Smart Periodical.

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World Free Zones Organization Launches its New Corporate Identity

The World Free Zones Organization (World FZO) has launched its new corporate identity, which coincided
with its 10th anniversary. The launch came during the 10 th World Free Zones Organization (World FZO) World Congress in Dubai held under the theme ‘Zones and the Shifting Global Economic Structures – Unlocking New Investment Avenues’, In conjunction with the launch of its new corporate identity, the World FZO announced its new vision, mission, and purpose. Its new vision focuses on driving global economic progress, sustainability, and inclusive growth through empowered free zones, setting the benchmark for economic advancement. As part of its new mission, the World FZO aims to engage with free zones from around the world by supporting them through knowledge
sharing, networking, advocacy, and consulting, enhancing their positive impact and contributions to economic and social development in their respective countries.
The World FZO reaffirmed its commitment to its core values while enhancing its approach by adopting the
latest practices and keeping pace with rapid global changes. This forward-thinking approach enables the
organisation to reshape prevailing perceptions and highlight its distinctive and innovative methods.
With its new identity, the World FZO also emphasise its dedication to launching purposeful and transparent initiatives that solidify its role as a catalyst for positive change on the global stage.
The organisation’s new corporate identity represents its three strategic pillars: Impact, Influence, and Trust. Its focus on Impact will drive sustainable growth and effectiveness, ensuring that free zones remain at the forefront of socio-economic development and innovation. Under its second pillar, Influence, it seeks to shape the future of global trade and investment by advocating for policies that foster growth and opportunity for businesses and communities. Furthermore, by building Trust, the organizations will reinforce its role as a steadfast ally, providing the advocacy needed to navigate an increasingly complex and evolving global landscape. The organisation’s key objectives for its new phase include opening new investment horizons and reinforcing social contributions by supporting net-zero initiatives.
The World FZO remains focused on fostering trade relations and partnerships between economic zones in its member countries, while broadening its activities to encompass emerging economic sectors. These sectors align with the demands of the era, including artificial intelligence, digital trade, the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and advanced technologies.

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Dubai Customs Launches Innovative Training Program to Enhance Emiratisation Efforts

– Specialized Vocational Program Under "Masar 33" Aims to Train and Employ 80
Citizens
– Sultan Bin Sulayem: Our Plans Align with National Vision and Goals
– Abdulla Mohammed Busenad: A Strong Commitment to Supporting
Nationalization Efforts in the UA

Dubai Customs is launching a significant initiative to train and employ 80 new high school graduates as “Customs Inspectors.”in line with the vision of the Dubai government and contributing to the goals of the Dubai Economic and Social Agenda, along with the leadership’s commitment to invest in citizens and increase Emiratisation rates.
This initiative is part of the department’s commitment to enhance the participation of citizens
in the economic development process and to support the UAE Centennial 2071 Plan goals
by investing in the youth and equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary to
keep pace with global changes. The department has allocated a vocational program in
customs inspection for candidates selected from Ru’ya Careers UAE 2024, providing them
with professional training for seven months both domestically and internationally before they
take up available positions. This initiative is part of the pioneering “Masar 33” program
designed to meet Dubai’s agenda goals by mobilizing all resources and development plans
to ensure the highest quality of life for citizens in the emirate. “Masar 33″aims to enhance
the competitiveness of Emirati talent through various initiatives, professional programs, and
scholarships, establishing Dubai Customs as a cornerstone for advancing the national
human development system, boosting its efficiency and productivity, and increasing its
participation in economic sectors to meet Dubai’s leading aspirations for the future.

Program Objectives:
The vocational program aims to nurture and train new high school graduates by enhancing
their professional skills in line with the Dubai government’s vision. It seeks to integrate
citizens into the labor market from early stages, ensuring their future success and
competitiveness. Additionally, it focuses on building the capabilities of customs inspectors on
scientific and advanced training foundations to address security risks and protect the
community and economy from customs evasion and smuggling, achieving a 100%
nationalization rate in customs inspection at Dubai Customs.

Active Participation:

H.E. Sultan bin Sulayem, DP World Group Chairman & CEO and Chairman of Ports,
Customs and Free Zone Corporation, stated that the organization is committed through its
various initiatives and programs aimed at training and qualifying citizens to actively
contribute to the success of the UAE’s national vision, which is fundamentally based on the
Emirati workforce. He praised Dubai Customs for diversifying its projects in line with the
Dubai government’s plan and its social and economic agenda, enhancing the
competitiveness of citizens in the labor market for both the public and private sectors under
an ambitious strategy to encourage and promote nationalization policies.

Attracting Citizens:
H.E. Dr. Abdulla Mohammed Busenad, Director General of Dubai Customs, emphasized that
the department provides a range of specialized programs at the highest levels to attract
young citizens and involve them in the development process. Through “Masar 33” which
aligns with the objectives of the Dubai agenda and the leadership’s vision for enhancing
nationalization in both the public and private sectors, the programs enable citizens to gain
knowledge, field experience, and technical skills necessary for joining the labor market
through the approved career path. He noted that the initiative to train recent high school
graduates in customs professions builds upon Dubai Customs’ previous achievements in
qualifying citizens and the positive results attained through a series of diverse programs
covering the most in-demand job sectors. The department remains committed to enhancing
the efficiency of citizens and providing them with the professional opportunities they seek,
reinforcing its commitment to supporting nationalization efforts in the UAE.

Four Pillars:
Mohammed Al Ghaffari, Executive Director, Human Resources Division at Dubai Customs,
announced the opening of applications for the customs inspector training program during the
Ru’ya Careers UAE 2024 and provided the link to the official Dubai Government Jobs
website. The program is designed around four main pillars: digital skills programs, behavioral
programs, customs science programs, and security programs, alongside practical training in
the department’s customs centers and external training in collaboration with strategic
partners, which includes a comprehensive professional guidance program. He stated, “The
programs provided by Dubai Customs are increasingly popular among young citizens,
confirming the success of the department’ efforts in attracting national talent to shape future
leaders in customs work through various academic and specialized professional paths. This
offers new graduates the opportunity to qualify for roles in Dubai Customs, with 80 vacancies
allocated for graduates of the customs inspector training program.”

 

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DCO Secretary-General commends Global Digital Compact at Summit of the Future

Deemah AlYahya, Secretary-General of the
Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), said that “the digital divide the world faces today is
multifaceted, encompassing gaps in digital intelligence, computing capabilities, gender, and
skills,” in a speech at the Summit of the Future held during UNGA79 in New York.
In her speech, delivered after the UN General Assembly adopted the & Pact for the Future’ and the
‘Global Digital Compact’, AlYahya warned that “The AI and computing divide represents a
significant barrier, as some nations advance rapidly in AI innovation and deployment, while
others struggle to keep pace.
At the same time, the gender digital divide continues to limit women’s access to technology and
opportunities, and the skills divide leaves many without the digital competencies essential for
success in a fast-evolving economy. If we do not address these interconnected challenges, we
risk leaving entire communities behind.”
AlYahya praised the Global Digital Compact for “lays out an ambitious roadmap for an
inclusive, open, sustainable, fair, safe and secure digital future for all,” emphasizing that “It is a
bold vision, but the real challenge is translating these goals, principles, objectives, and
commitments into action, especially as we strive to achieve the SDGs.”
AlYahya highlighted that “at the Summit of the Future, the DCO proudly launched the Digital
Economy Navigator (DEN), an innovative tool that provides detailed insights on digital economy
performance across 50 countries. This initiative is just one of the many ways we are turning the
principles of the Global Digital Compact into action.”
She explained that “while DEN is a vital resource, it is only the beginning. In the spirit of
networked multilateralism, we must foster collective efforts to the GDC’s ambitious goals,
objectives, and commitments. I call upon every country, organization, and individual to join
forces in this critical endeavor.”
The Digital Economy Navigator (DEN) evaluates digital economy performance through three
intersecting dimensions: Digital Enablers, Digital Business, and Digital Society. Within these
dimensions, 10 pillars synthesize and summarize key aspects of countries’ digital economy, and
use of digital technology application from 102 indicators gathered from respected secondary data
sources, in addition to proprietary survey data of more than 27,000 participants across the 50
countries.
In addition to the launch of the DEN, on the sidelines of UNGA, DCO signed an agreement with
the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to enhance digital cooperation and accelerate
digital transformation across the world, to support efforts aimed at achieving the United Nations
Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
It also signed a memorandum of understanding with the League of Arab States (LAS) to
accelerate the inclusive and sustainable digital economy, enhance relations and exchange experiences and knowledge, and accelerate the process of digital transformation and economic development.

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