By Mariam Hamad Al Junaibi
As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen
institutional partnerships and integrate expertise and capabilities in the
fields of prevention and occupational safety, Sharjah Police Headquarters
signed a cooperation agreement with Wekaya, a joint venture between BEEAH and The
Green Planet, accrediting Wekaya as an approved provider of training programs
in this field. The agreement supports the development of preventive systems and
enhances the quality of training and professional qualification in occupational
safety and prevention.
The agreement was signed by Major General Dr.
Ahmed Saeed Al Naour, Director General of the General Department of Prevention
and Safety at Sharjah Police, and Ali Al Naqbi, Chief Executive Officer of Wekaya.
The signing ceremony was attended by Khaled Al Huraimel, Group CEO and Vice
Chairman of BEEAH and a Board Member of Wekaya; Brigadier Khalid Bouzanjal,
Deputy Director General of the General Department of Prevention and Safety; Brigadier
Rashid Al Fardan, Director of the Occupational Health and Safety Department;
along with a number of officers and officials from both sides.
Major General Dr. Ahmed Saeed Al Naour emphasized
the importance of expanding cooperation with national institutions and
specialized organizations, and of fostering greater integration in leveraging
shared expertise and resources to support preventive efforts, enhance safety
standards, and reduce risks. He noted that such partnerships contribute to
promoting a culture of prevention and developing an integrated framework that
strengthens community safety and security while supporting quality of life and
the sustainability of safety and well-being across the Emirate of Sharjah.
For his part, Ali Al Naqbi stated: “We are
pleased to partner with Sharjah Police Headquarters. This agreement represents
an important step toward strengthening institutional cooperation and advancing
training programs in occupational safety and prevention. It will help enhance
professional competency, reinforce a culture of prevention, and promote the
adoption of best practices that contribute to the safety of individuals and
workplaces throughout the Emirate of Sharjah.”
The agreement provides a framework for joint
cooperation in organizing and delivering specialized training programs in
occupational safety and prevention for workers in government entities and the
private sector, including the construction, industrial, and commercial sectors.
It also covers related areas in accordance with applicable regulations and
policies, as well as the accreditation and evaluation of training programs and
the assurance of their quality and outcomes. These efforts are expected to enhance
training effectiveness and elevate professional qualification and
specialization in preventive disciplines.