Saudi civil defense chief attends 35th GCC committee meeting in Riyadh
Maj. Gen. Hamoud Al-Faraj joined GCC civil defense leaders in Riyadh to discuss cooperation and the development of emergency response plans.
Key Takeaways
AIDirector General of Civil Defense Maj. Gen. Dr. Hamoud bin Suleiman Al-Faraj participated in the 35th meeting of the Committee of Civil Defense Directors General from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, held today at the GCC Secretariat in Riyadh. The meeting was chaired by Bahrain and organized by the GCC Secretariat.
The meeting addressed several topics of mutual interest related to civil defense among GCC countries, including the follow-up on the implementation of decisions made by interior ministers concerning the committee’s work.
Participants also discussed ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination between civil defense agencies, and to develop relevant areas of work to enhance preparedness and emergency response.
The agenda further included the development of emergency plans and efforts to boost integration and coordination among GCC countries in handling various emergency situations.