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Dubai Civil Defense participates in the " With My Determination I Innovate" exhibition to support people of determination
The General Directorate of Civil Defense participated in the (With My Determination I Innovate) exhibition, held in conjunction with the month of innovation for the year 2023 and organized by the Ministry of Community Development to showcase the innovations of people of determination and the most significant innovations pertaining to this distinguished category.
In the presence of His Excellency Brigadier General Ali Hassan Al Mutawa, Assistant Director General for Fire and Rescue, and His Excellency Colonel / Matran Khalil Al Muzain, Assistant Director General of Smart Services in the Civil Defense.
The participation of the Dubai Civil Defense Innovation Council team is to demonstrate the development of a smart application for People of Determination, which benefits central operations in areas where People of Determination are located as soon as a fire is reported. Therefore, they can facilitate access to people of determination in towers or residential buildings in the Emirate of Dubai and prioritize their rescue.
In this context, Ms. Afaf Al Muhairi, Director of the Strategy and Future Department, praised the country's interest in the category of people of determination and their effort made for them to participate in such exhibitions to enhance their role in society and give them the opportunity to showcase their creativity and innovations in a realistic and tangible manner.
She added, "We are keen to enrich and support creative and innovative ideas by communicating with all parts of society in different groups, particularly as we are witnessing vast youth energies that keep up with the aspirations and directions of our wise government in terms of innovation in the light of digital acceleration, artificial intelligence, and simulating the future in effective ways that contribute to strengthening the role of protection and raise the awareness and reduce material and human losses.
His Excel. Lt. Gen. Rashid Thani Al-Matrooshi extends his warmest congratulations and blessings to H. H. Sheikh Hamdan and H. H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed
His Excel. Lt. Gen. Rashid Thani Al Matrooshi, Director General of the DCD, extended his warmest congratulations and blessings to H. H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on the occasion of the 14th anniversary of H. H. assumption as the Crown Prince of the Emirate of Dubai on the 1st of February 2008, and to H. H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, on the occasion of the 14th anniversary of his assumption as a Deputy Ruler in Dubai on February 1st, 2008, to support his brother in completing the process of construction and renaissance laid down by H. H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai (God bless him).
His Excel. Lt. Gen. Al Matrooshi pointed out that their Highnesses have jointly laid down many sustainable development plans that have put Dubai at the forefront of global cities, as it is unique in the fields of innovation, smart, economic, and commercial cities, and the best tourist destinations, occupying the top of international indicators in various fields in the global leadership race. Consolidating the rules of government work for the Emirate of Dubai and promoting integration in its institutions. Their Highnesses have become a milestone in the Emirate's march and its leadership at the Arab, regional and global levels.
His Excel. Lt. Gen. Al Matrooshi honors the Emirati Champion Amer Huweir
His Excel. Lt. Gen. Rashid Thani Al Matrooshi, Director-General of the General Department of Dubai Civil Defense, honored the Emirati warrant officer and champion, Amer Abdul Razzaq Howeir, who won first place in the Gals Novice Stock competitions, achieving the only Gold for the UAE, in the second round of the World Championships (Triple Crown) Which took place in Lake Havasu, Arizona, USA, in October 2021, after topping the three stages with 173 points. The honoring came in the presence of Captain Eissa Ahmed Al-Mutawa, Director of the Monitoring and Inspection Department.
His Excel. praised the global achievements that DCD firefighters and rescuers have been achieving in various sports fields, and assured that DCD works to distinguish its human cadres with full support and create an atmosphere for creativity in professional paths and various sports activities in a manner that enhances the indicators of the sustainability of readiness, which enables them to perform Their humanitarian mission to the high end.
Worth mentioning that the champion Amer Abdul Razzaq won second place in the World Aqua Bike Championship 2022, which was organized in Thailand on January 12, and preceded her by achieving many achievements during his sporting career, most notably the first place in the GP3 Gals category dedicated to UAE stars, topping the list. The overall ranking with 270 points in the UAE International Aqua Bike Championship 2019, by winning the first place in the Super Stock category in the Sharjah Drag Race 2019, and won the UAE 2020 season championship, which took place over 3 rounds, and was crowned first in the UAE Jet ski Marathon Championship.
DCD concludes its participation in the Intersec 2022 Exhibition
At the conclusion of the participation of the General Directorate of Civil Defense in the pioneering Intersec exhibition, His Excel. Brig. Gen. Expert/ Ali Hassan Al Mutawa, Ass. Director-General for Fire and Rescue Affairs, received at the DCD stand, a delegation from the Civil Defense in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, headed by His Excel. Maj. Gen./ Khalid bin Fahd Al Hazaa, Ass. Director-General for Safety Affairs, and Col. Mubarak Attia Al-Qurashi, Director of the Hazardous Materials Department. The meeting discussed the best ways to exchange experiences in the fields of firefighting and rescue. and strengthening joint cooperation.
The Intersec Exhibition was held over three days at the DWTC. In accordance with (ELS) the Emirates Laboratory Safety, which works in the best international standards, and operational procedures, providing services in the areas of safety and prevention that enhance the leadership of DCD in the specialized fields to achieve its goals in reaching the highest indicators of protection and prevention of potential dangers.
In the same context, His Excel. also received Col. Sami Khamis Al Naqbi, Director-General of Sharjah Civil Defense, Col. Raed Obaid Al Zaabi, Director-General of Ajman Civil Defense, Col. Omar Ahmed Al Dhaheri, Director of Rescue and Fire Sector at Abu Dhabi Civil Defense, and Col. Dr. Maitha Mohammed Al Darei, Director of the Training Department of the Abu Dhabi Civil Defense Authority. His Excel. discussed aspects of mutual cooperation with civil defense departments in the country and the strengthening of coordination to achieve the best safety indicators and enhance procedures for protecting lives and properties.
On the other hand, His Excel. Brig. Gen. Rashid Khalifa Al Falasi, Assistant Director-General for Smart Services, visited, accompanied by Maj. Dr. Ahmed Youssef Al-Shangiti, Director of the Government Communications Department, various platforms for international firefighting companies participating in the (Intersec 2022) exhibition.
His Excellency was acquainted with the latest tools and solutions in the companies’ platforms, and the specialized services they provide, at the end his excel. praised their participation, which added to the major global event and contributed to its success.
His Excel. Lt. Gen. Expert/ Rashid Thani Al Matrooshi receives VIP guests at Intersec 2022
His Excel. Lt. Gen. Expert/ Rashid Thani Al Matrooshi receives VIP guests at Intersec 2022
With the continuation of the activities of Intersec 2022 in its 23rd edition, and on its second day, His Excel. Lt. Gen./ Rashid Thani Al Matrooshi, Director-General of the DCD received at the Civil Defense stand, His Excel. Maj. Gen./ Dr. Jassim Mohammed Al Marzouqi, Commander-in-Chief of Civil Defense, and His Excel. Mr. Mark Goldsack the Director of the Department for International Trade Defense and Security Organization in the United Kingdom, His Excel. provided his honored guests during a tour in the Civil Defense platform, with a full explanation of the participation of DCD in the 23rd edition of the exhibition, which represents a qualitative leap through the Emirates Fire Safety Laboratory, The first of its kind in the Middle East, which is considered as a practical tributary of civil defense in the field of prevention and safety, and a proactive step to support the construction sector to work within requirements and standards, that guarantee safety and high quality in this vital sector in the country.
As part of the exhibition's activities on this day, His Excel. Lt. Gen. Rashid Thani Al Matrooshi accompanied with:
His Excel. Brig. Gen. / Rashid Khalifa Al Falasi, Ass. Director-General for Smart Services,
His Excel. Brig. Gen. / Expert/ Ali Hassan Al Mutawa, Ass. Director-General for Fire and Rescue,
and Maj./ Dr. Ahmed Yousef Al-Shangiti, Director of the Government Communications Department,
and Capt./ Eissa Ahmed Khurshid Al Mutawa, Director of the Monitoring and Inspection Department,
Along with his companions, His Excel. took a tour and visit the major platforms participating in Intersec 2022.
Where he visited the platform of the Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA), as well as the platform of the Specialized Communications Corporation "Nedaa", the only and exclusive provider of secure communications networks approved in the Emirate of Dubai.
He also met during the tour with a group of Managers and Experts in the fields of security and safety who are participating this year in the Exhibition, aiming to develop capabilities in these areas, through local and global smart equipment and solutions in the fields of security, cybersecurity, safety and accident prevention.
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed visits the Civil Defense Platform at Intersec 2022
H. H. Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of “Dubai Council for Border Crossing Points Security”, and Chairman of Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management, visited the DCD platform at Intersec 2022. After His Highness inaugurated today the activities of the 23rd session of the Safety and security exhibition, whose activities will continue at the DWTC until January 18th, with the participation of major international companies from different countries of the world, to provide the latest technologies and solutions in the field of security, safety, and protection.
H. H. was received upon his visit to the DCD platform by Brig. Gen/ Rashid Khalifa Al Falasi, Ass. Director-General for Smart Services, Brig. Expert/ Ali Hassan Al Mutawa, Ass. Director-General for Fire and Rescue Affairs, and Maj. Dr. Ahmed Yousef Al Shangiti, Director of Government Communications Department.
H. H. was briefed on the equipment and tools used by the Emirates Safety Laboratory, which was inaugurated in early January 2022, followed by an explanation of how the laboratory works and the high-quality services provided to customers.
His Excel. Brig. Gen. Expert/ Ali Hassan Al-Mutawa, said during his detailed explanation of H. H. Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, that the ESL is the first of its kind in the Middle East, equipped with the latest technology in this field, and is designed according to the best international specifications and standards, to provide its services In the fields of safety and protection, he also pointed out that the laboratory granted with the best staff with the best competencies and expertise, who supervise all inspections to ensure the quality of materials and products used in construction operations, and their compliance with the standards and requirements in the Emirate of Dubai.
His Excel. Brig. Gen. Expert/ Ali Hassan Al-Mutawa pointed in a press statement that the ESL represents a qualitative addition to the steps and procedures followed to protect lives and properties, and contributes to providing smart solutions that take into account access to the highest indicators of protection and prevention of risks, also assured that the laboratory holds an accreditation certificate, which qualifies it to be the official authority in the emirate to obtain a certificate of completion and accreditation of safety products and to ensure that they comply with the specifications and requirements required for safety and prevention in accordance with the highest quality standards for safety and fire prevention methods.
His Excel. Maj. Gen. Jamal bin Aded Al Muhairi, following up on the final preparations for New Year's Eve 2022
His Excel. Maj. Gen. Jamal bin Aded Al Muhairi, Assistant Director-General for Resources and Support Services, followed up on the final preparations for specialized teams and units before the start of the New Year's Eve 2022 celebrations.
DCD and Ishara Communications for Security Solutions, sign an Incident Management System Agreement
In the presence of His Excel. Lt. General Rashid Thani Al Matroushi, Director - General of Civil Defense in Dubai, and His Excel. Mansour Jumaa Bu Asaiba, Executive Director of the Specialized Communications Corporation (Nidaa), His Excel. Brig. Gen. Rashid Khalifah Al Falasi, Assistant Director-General for Smart Services, and Mr. Ali Abdullah Bahlouk, Director of Ishara Communications for Security Solutions, signed at the Fazaa pavilion at Expo 2020. an agreement between DCD and Ishara for implementing (Incident Management System) Company (SAGA).
The agreement stipulates that the company will implement and program the new automated system for reporting and incident management at DCD, also programming smart devices to link the incident management system, and providing consultations related to all system services.
His Excel. Brig. Gen. Rashid Khalifah Al Falasi assured that the agreement comes within the comprehensive steps of DCD to launch the (SAGA) project, as an incident management system according to the latest modern technologies, and to enable growth of digital services, along with the best global advanced programs in the field of rescue and firefighting, providing innovative digital services to achieve the vision of the rational leadership.
In preparation for the New Year's Eve celebrations Dubai Civil Defense conducts an evacuation drill in Burj Khalifa
In preparation for the New Year's Eve celebrations
Dubai Civil Defense conducts an evacuation drill in Burj Khalifa
The General Directorate of Civil Defense in Dubai carried out an evacuation drill in (Burj Khalifa) as part of preparations to secure events, Celebrating New Year's Eve 2022, with the participation of the safety and emergency teams in Emaar Company.
The scenario of the training evacuation Exercise began, with the Civil Defense Operations Room receiving an alert at 10:00 this morning, stating that a fire had broken out on one of the floors in Burj Khalifa, where the sirens sounded, after which the safety officials began evacuating the employees, and Zabeel Civil Defense Station immediately moved The first responder, as the jurisdiction, and Alittihad Civil Defense Station for Support. Upon arrival at 10:04, achieving a response time of (4) minutes, it was found that the accident was a simple fire on the 112th floor of the fireworks launch, and the specialized units began their roles efficiently and professionally, and the accident was controlled within 10 minutes only, according to the scenario decided in advance.
Brigadier Ali Hassan Al Mutawaa, Assistant Director-General for Fire and Rescue Affairs, indicated that the exercise comes within the framework of the strategic plan of the General Directorate of Dubai Civil Defense, to ensure readiness to face accidents, testing alarms, and smart systems in all facilities, and determine the effectiveness of the internal plan and the readiness of emergency teams in public and private facilities, as well as testing the effective implementation of evacuation plans.
He noted that the exercise reflects the effectiveness of the operational plans pursued by Dubai Civil Defense, to sustain its readiness to secure New Year's Eve celebrations, and at the same time praised the preventive measures applied in Burj Khalifah in accordance with international best practices to ensure the highest measures for safety and well-being of visitors to Dubai.
In the presence of Lt. Gen. Expert Rashid Thani Al Matroushi, DCD celebrates Martyr's Day
With the participation of His Excel. Lt. Gen. Expert Rashid Thani Al Matrooshi, Director-General of the General Directorate of DCD, a celebration 0n the occasion of Martyr's Day was held, at the Emirates Martyrs' Fire and Rescue Station.
The ceremonies commemorating “Martyr’s Day” included downing the flag at half-mast, from 8:00 to 11:30 in the morning, and standing for a minute of silent prayer from 11:30 to 11:31 in appreciation, reverence for the martyrs of the UAE who sacrificed courageously their lives for the sake of the nation’s elevation. At 11:31, the UAE flag was raised, accompanied by the national anthem.
The celebration was held in the presence of His Excel. Brig. Gen. Rashid Khalifa Al Falasi, Assistant Director-General for Smart Services, His Excel. Brigadier Gen. Expert Ali Hassan Al Mutawaa, Assistant Director-General for Fire and Rescue Affairs, and a group of officers.
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Brig. Gen. Rashid Khalifa Al Falasi honors the winner of the DCD race at the Dubai Racing Club evening
His Excel. Brig. Gen. Rashid Khalifah Al Falasi, Assistant Director-General for Smart Services, honored the winner of the DCD race, in the special race evening organized by the Dubai Racing Club, at Meydan Racecourse, as part of his initiative to honor the heroes of the first line of defense and local authorities in the Emirate of Dubai, which performed a distinguished performance, and efforts in their fighting against the "Covid-19" pandemic. made by the civil defensemen, who set an example of giving.
The evening witnessed the honoring of His Excellency Maj. Gen. Expert/Muhammad Issa Al-Adb, Director - General of the Dubai Equestrian Club, His Excel. Brig. Gen.Rashid Khalifa Al Falasi, in the context of strengthening partnership, sharing societal roles, and communication between national institutions.
His Excel. Brig. Gen. Rashid Al Falasi praised the initiative, saying that it expresses societal solidarity with the heroes of the first line of defense in appreciation of their sincere patriotic efforts.
This came in the presence of Col. Expert/ Firas Belhasa, Manager of Al Rashidiya Station, Col. Ismail Abdullah, Manager of Al Barsha Station, Col. Pilot/ Hamad Bal Suwaida Al Ameri, Manager of Al Lisaili Station, Maj. Dr. Ahmed Yousef Al Shanqiti, Manager of Government Communications Department, and Maj. Dr. Omar Al Hajri, Manager of Dubai Parks Station. Maj. Muhammad Abdul Rahman Al Saleh, Manager of the Support and Support Station, Maj. Ali Hassan Al Ahmadi, Manager of the Union Station, Maj. Obaid Al Mansouri, Deputy Director of Operations Department, and a group of officers and individuals.
Lt. Gen. Expert / Rashid Al Matrooshi visits the Dubai Airshow
His Excel. Lt. General Rashid Thani Al Matrooshi, Director - General of the DCD, inspected the Dubai Air Show, one of the largest aviation exhibitions in the world, which opened today and continues until the eighteenth of November, with the wide participation of government agencies and leading international companies in the aviation and space sectors. Military institutions and representatives of nearly 140 countries in the world.
During his tour in the main hall of the exhibition, His Excel. was briefed on the future plans of companies and their strategic role in strengthening the aviation industry and its impact on the global economy, and the latest innovations in civil and military aviation technologies. The tour also included a visit to the UAE Air Force, the Emirates Airline Pavilion, and the Strata Pavilion, the national company specialized in the manufacture of complete aircraft structures parts for the Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), where he listened to a full explanation from the CEO of (Strata) Ismail Ali Abdullah.
His Excel. L.t General Rashid Thani Al Matrooshi confirmed that: Dubai Civil Defense employs its expertise and successful practical experience in securing the events and activities of the Dubai Airshow, in accordance with the best international practices and applications, as teams and foot patrols have been allocated to enhance safety and prevention measures, and the operating room equipped with the latest technologies works Communication, monitoring, and control, with high efficiency and professionalism, to achieve the highest safety indicators at the event site.
His Excel. was accompanied during the tour by Brig. Gen. Rashid Khalifa Al Falasi, Assistant Director-General for Smart Services, Brig. Expert Ali Hassan Al Mutawaa, Assistant Director-General for Fire and Rescue Affairs, Major Dr. Ahmed Youssef Al Shangiti, Director of the Government Communications Department, and Captain Eissa Ahmed Al Mutawaa, Director of the Monitoring and Inspection Department.
Dubai Civil Defense and Mohammed bin Rashid School for Government sign an MOU
In the presence of His Excel. Lt. Gen. Rashid Thani Al Matroushi, Director - General of Civil Defense in Dubai, His Excel. Maj. Gen. Jamal bin Aded Al Muhairi, Assistant Director-General of Resources and Support Services, and Dr. Ali bin Sebaa Al Marri, CEO of the Mohammed bin Rashid School for Government, signed an MOU between the Civil Defense and the School.
The MOU aims to enhance academic cooperation and coordination between the two sides to exchange professional experiences and share knowledge through workshops, seminars, and conferences to exchange ideas, proposals, and creative and innovative programs.
The memorandum provides the civil defense with the opportunity to nominate a number of employees to study in academic programs in accordance with the conditions and requirements set by the MBRSG, which contributes to supporting the academic excellence process in DCD, through an integrated system of educational and training programs, research and studies.
His Excellency Lt. Gen. Rashid Thani Al-Matrooshi, honored Dr. Ali bin Sebaa Al-Marri, CEO of the MBRSG, on this occasion.
His Excel. Maj. Gen. Jamal bin Aded Al Muhairi praised the successful academic career, the unique experience and global leadership reached by the Mohammed bin Rashid School for Government, and its contributions to providing government institutions with qualified administrative cadres with the latest methods of modern science, assuring that the cooperation of DCD and the MBRSG will achieve the desired goals. According to the vision of the wise leadership to prepare competencies and qualified manpower at the highest levels.
Dubai Civil Defense distributes UAE flags to Expo 2020 visitors
The General Directorate of Civil Defense in Dubai had distributed UAE flags to the visitors of Expo 2020, to share the joy of the national occasion, as part of the initiatives and events organized by the General Department on the occasion of the UAE Flag Day, which coincides with the celebration of the day on which His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan received The reins of government on November 3rd, this occasion comes to enhance the country's ambitions during the next 50 years to be, the most distinguished and the best in the quality of life globally with science, knowledge, digital and technological development.
The firefighters and rescuers working at the site of the event presented the UAE flags with an explanation of the flag protocol, introducing it and the rules of preserving the prestige of the flag, explaining its importance as a symbol of the sovereignty and unity of the country, and it's being a symbol of the homeland and loyalty.
The initiative reflected the image of the bright cohesion of the nation's soldiers with the citizens, residents, and visitors of Expo 2020, established the meanings of solidarity and among all nationalities living in the UAE, in which the meanings of giving love, and tolerance are evident.
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