Readiness and ensuring continuity of services

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef, who chairs the Supreme Committee for Civil Defense, presided over the committee’s regular meeting, attended by representatives of government institutions and agencies. The meeting was held in light of current regional developments, to review readiness levels and preparedness measures, and to follow up on action plans and joint coordination among various entities, ensuring the continuity of essential services and strengthening the country’s security and safety framework.

According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef heard during the meeting briefings on the preparedness of military and security agencies, the stages of approved emergency plans, and cooperation mechanisms among them, all aimed at enhancing performance efficiency and response speed under various circumstances.

He also received briefings on food security measures and the availability of sufficient quantities of essential commodities to meet local demand and needs, as reported by the Union of Associations, ensuring the needs of citizens and residents are met. Additionally, the readiness of the education and health sectors, including health centers and the availability of necessary medical supplies, was reviewed, along with the preparedness of all other relevant entities.

Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef emphasized the importance of integrated efforts and round-the-clock cooperation among various state institutions, maintaining the highest levels of readiness to ensure the provision of basic needs, continuity of services, and the preservation of everyone’s security and safety, thereby enhancing reassurance and stability in society.