Civil Defense: 23 administrative facilities shut down, notices and warnings issued to 106 facilities in Ahmadi
Head of Civil Defense Force participates in a cybersecurity workshop; inspection campaigns conducted in Ahmadi and Hawalli to shut down non-compliant facilities
Translated by Qiyas from الوسط — Original source
Under the patronage and presence of Major General Talal Mohammed Al-Roumi, Head of the General Fire Force, and a number of senior officers and commanders of the General Fire Force, the Information Technology Department, represented by the Cybersecurity Monitoring Unit, organized an awareness workshop titled “Suspicious Links and Phishing” the day before yesterday. The workshop was held as part of the General Fire Force’s efforts to enhance cybersecurity awareness and raise readiness levels to deal with electronic threats. The workshop aimed to highlight the risks of phishing and digital fraud, explain correct methods for detecting and safely handling suspicious links, and review preventive measures and best practices that contribute to protecting data and information from hacking attempts and electronic exploitation. This workshop is part of the General Fire Force’s ongoing efforts to embed a culture of cybersecurity among its personnel and to raise awareness of the importance of safe use of electronic systems, thereby helping to protect information and ensure the security of digital systems, based on the understanding that employee awareness represents the first line of defense against growing cyber threats.
In a separate development, the General Fire Force conducted an inspection campaign in Al-Ahmadi Governorate, aimed at identifying buildings and facilities that violate safety and fire prevention regulations. The campaign resulted in the administrative closure of 23 facilities and the issuance of notices and warnings to 106 facilities, due to their failure to comply with the General Fire Force’s requirements.
In another development, the General Fire Force, together with several government entities, conducted an inspection campaign in Hawalli Governorate, also aimed at identifying buildings and facilities that violate safety and fire prevention regulations. The campaign led to the administrative closure of 111 facilities and the issuance of notices and warnings to 170 facilities, due to their non-compliance with the General Fire Force’s requirements.
