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Interior Minister General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa visited the National Ambulance Operations Centre and the General Directorate of Media and Security Culture as part of ongoing follow up on readiness and efficiency in addressing the repercussions of the Iranian aggression and enhancing emergency response mechanisms.
The minister conveyed the greetings and appreciation of His Majesty King Hamad, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister, to National Ambulance and Police Media personnel for their efforts in addressing the impact on citizens, residents, infrastructure and civilian sites.
The minister was briefed on operational readiness, including reinforcement of medical teams, ambulance vehicles, and co-ordination with relevant entities to ensure rapid response to emergency cases. National Ambulance provided services to injured individuals at incident sites and shelter centres, deploying more than 176 ambulances under the emergency plan.
The minister commended the National Ambulance for reducing response times and transferring cases to hospitals, noting that this reflects a high level of preparedness. He added that ambulance personnel demonstrated professionalism and field competence in handling incidents in co-ordination with the General Directorate of Civil Defence.
The minister said Bahrain demonstrated readiness in transitioning from a normal situation to an operational mode within hours, noting that the armed forces dealt efficiently with the repercussions of the Iranian aggression.
The minister highlighted that Police Media formed a core part of the ministry’s work and reflected the efforts of all directorates. He emphasised the importance of media reporting and commended field Police Media for delivering a disciplined message characterised by credibility, accuracy, speed and clarity.
He also reviewed the role of Police Media in boosting morale among frontline personnel and informing them of leadership support, as well as promoting reassurance among citizens and residents by clarifying government measures, contributing to strengthening public confidence.
The minister was briefed on the efforts of the General Directorate of Media and Security Culture, noting that 354 media items were broadcast through international channels and 1,858 news items and posts were issued, while social media platforms recorded more than 128 million views.
Director General of Media and Security Culture Mohammed Bin Daina expressed appreciation for the minister’s support and guidance.
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