Bahrain Enhances Regional and International Cooperation in Emergency Management and Disaster Risk Reduction
Bahrain, under the leadership of its King, has consistently emphasized the importance of international cooperation in emergency management and disaster risk reduction. The Kingdom played host to the seventh meeting of the Arab Coordination Mechanism for Disaster Risk Reduction, where senior officials gathered to discuss joint cooperation and capacity building. The meeting highlighted Bahrain's commitment to adopting modern technology and promoting public awareness, with the aim of building a smart and sustainable security system.
Key Takeaways:
- Lt. Gen. Tariq bin Hassan Al Hassan, Chief of Public Security, emphasized the Kingdom's importance of enhancing regional and international cooperation in emergency management and disaster risk reduction, aligning with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030.
- The Chief of Public Security commended the support and guidance of General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Civil Defence Council, for his ongoing directives that have contributed to raising public awareness and promoting civil protection concepts.
- The meeting discussed enhancing joint cooperation and coordination in disaster risk reduction, capacity building, and developing comprehensive early warning systems to improve national and regional preparedness.
- Participants reviewed Bahrain's efforts in developing its national civil emergency framework, as well as its leading role in supporting joint Arab action in the field of disaster risk reduction.
- Visiting officials commended the excellent organization of the Arab meeting and Bahrain's commitment to advancing response and preparedness strategies.
Statistics:
- 7th meeting of the Arab Coordination Mechanism for Disaster Risk Reduction hosted by Bahrain
- Leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister
- 2015-2030 - timeframe for the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction
- 2 organizations in attendance: Gulf Cooperation Council's Emergency Management Centre and United Nations in the Kingdom of Bahrain
- Levels of cooperation and coordination discussed in the meeting: disaster risk reduction, capacity building, and early warning systems development
Sources:
- (Bahrain News Agency) - October 15, 2025