Al-Yousef: Maintaining the Highest Levels of Readiness

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef, who also chairs the Supreme Committee for Civil Defense, chaired the committee’s regular meeting yesterday evening, Thursday, with representatives from various government institutions and entities. The meeting was held in light of current regional developments, to assess readiness levels and preparedness measures, and to follow up on action plans and joint coordination among different agencies, 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, 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 consumption, as reported by the Union of Cooperatives, 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.

Al-Yousef emphasized the importance of integrated efforts and round-the-clock cooperation among all 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 public confidence and stability in society.