The closing ceremony was attended by top officials and employees from PEC and UNHCR. RIGHT: A participant receiving a ceretificate.
The third Emergency Management Training conducted by the Permanent Emergency Committee (PEC) in association with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) concluded recently.
The programme, which included theoretical and practical training, was held in the Zekrit area and saw the participation of a number of employees from different departments.
The closing ceremony was attended by the director of the Rescue Police Department (Al Fazaa) and member of the PEC, Brig Abdul Azeez bin Faisal al-Thani, and several officials from the PEC and UNHCR.
The ceremony started with a film that highlighted the important aspects of the training programme.
Brig al-Thani thanked all those who had worked for the successful organisation of the training programme, which started on February 16 and covered important topics of emergency and crisis management. He also thanked the trainers and attendees, stressing that those who have taken part in the training have benefited greatly from the programme.
Samil al-Haddadin from the UNHCR expressed his sincere appreciation for Qatar for the arrangements made by the PEC to ensure a successful training programme. He also lauded the trainees for their keen participation in the various sessions, including theoretical and practical programmes.
The UNHCR representative said the training programme is a unique initiative in the Arab region and urged that more such events be held as these can contribute to suitably preparing the persons concerned to deal with crises and emergencies effectively and efficiently.
At the end of the programme, Brig al-Thani honoured the trainers and authorities involved and gave away certificates to the participants.
On their part, the trainees thanked and appreciated the PEC and UNHCR for organising the training programme, which added to their skills and expertise in dealing with emergencies and crises.