Head of Civil Defense signs MoU with Australian University to enhance academic cooperation

The Commander of the General Fire Force, Major General Talal Mohammed Al-Roumi, and the President of the Australian University, Professor Issam Zaablawi, signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance scientific and technical cooperation, exchange expertise, and develop academic and training programs in areas of mutual interest. The memorandum aims to support the private education system in the State of Kuwait and leverage the potential of both parties to introduce specialized academic disciplines in the field of maritime safety, thereby contributing to the preparation and qualification of specialized national cadres to meet the labor market needs in maritime sectors and safety and security fields. Major General Al-Roumi emphasized that this partnership embodies the General Fire Force’s commitment to utilizing its professional and field expertise to support specialized education and training, linking academic knowledge with practical application to elevate performance levels and strengthen the safety and prevention system in Kuwait. He added that the cooperation opens new horizons for Kuwaiti youth to enroll in disciplines that serve the country’s needs and align with development requirements, in accordance with strategic directions to enhance the civil protection system. Meanwhile, the General Fire Force stated that firefighting and rescue teams from the Mina Al-Ahmadi and Shuwaikh Marine centers responded yesterday evening to a report of a suspected suicide attempt by an individual who jumped from the Sheikh Jaber Bridge. The Force added that the teams managed to locate the missing person’s body, recover it, and hand it over to the competent authorities.