In line with the directives of Interior Minister and Civil Defence Council chairman General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Public Security Chief and National Committee for Civil Emergency Management chairman Lieutenant General Tariq Al Hassan launched the first phase of the ‘Get Airports Ready for Disaster (GARD)’ project during an official signing ceremony.
The ceremony was held in co-operation with the Transportation and Telecommunications Ministry, Bahrain Airport Company, the United Nations Development Programme and global logistics leader DHL.
The GARD project aims to enhance national capabilities in emergency readiness within the civil aviation sector by developing integrated response plans for both natural and man-made hazards and by updating crisis management protocols at airports in line with the highest internationally recognised logistical standards.
The Public Security Chief underscored that the project reflects the vision of Bahrain’s government of to build a more efficient and resilient national response system. He emphasised that airports are strategic gateways of sovereign and economic significance, requiring a high level of readiness to address various emergency scenarios, including natural disasters, technical failures, biological incidents, and radiological emergencies.
He also praised the joint efforts between government entities and international partners and commended DHL’s pioneering role in supporting this global programme, alongside the technical and professional support provided by the UNDP in this field.
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