By: Maryam Hamad Al Junaibi
Sharjah Police and the Sharjah
Department of Human Resources celebrated the graduation of the second cohort of
the “Occupational Safety and Health Representatives in Government Entities”
project. The ceremony was held at the Sharjah Classic Cars Club and Museum, in
the presence of His Excellency Majid Hamad Al Marri, Director of the Sharjah
Department of Human Resources, and His Excellency Brigadier Dr. Ahmed Saeed Al
Naour, Director General of the General Directorate of Prevention and Safety,
along with a number of officials from both sides.
His Excellency Brigadier Dr. Ahmed
Saeed Al Naour affirmed that this project aligns with Sharjah's vision of
promoting sustainable, safe work environments and fostering a culture of
prevention and professional responsibility across government entities. He noted
that the program, through its specialized modules in occupational safety and
health, relevant legislation, risk identification mechanisms, and first aid,
has demonstrated its importance in preparing qualified personnel capable of
effectively contributing to protecting lives and property, as well as enhancing
institutional performance. He also commended the significant efforts of the
organizing entities and the fruitful cooperation among various institutions,
which played a key role in the project’s success and in maintaining the highest
professional standards.
Brigadier Dr. Ahmed Al Naour explained
that the project is being implemented according to a phased training plan
extending from January through November 2026, delivered through consecutive
training groups and covering seven specialized modules. This ensures the
program’s comprehensiveness, inclusion of various government entities, and
enhancement of their personnel’s competencies in occupational safety and
health.
For his part, His Excellency Majid Al
Marri emphasized that the project falls within joint efforts to develop
institutional capabilities and strengthen the occupational safety and health
system, thereby contributing to a safe government work environment. He noted
that the graduation of the second cohort of the “Occupational Safety and Health
Representatives” project is not merely the outcome of a training program, but
rather a qualitative investment in human capital and a reinforcement of
occupational safety and health practices in line with the latest standards,
supporting the journey of government excellence and aligning with the
aspirations of the wise leadership.
The Director of the Department of
Human Resources commended the efforts of Sharjah Police in the success of this
pioneering project, affirming that the integration of roles among government
entities constitutes a fundamental pillar in advancing the work system and
achieving the highest levels of institutional efficiency and quality.