DOHA: The Sports Security Division of the Establishments and Authorities Security Department at the Ministry of Interior has organised a workshop on joint security procedures in sporting events, aimed at documentation and coordination among relevant entities to achieve the highest performance levels during the organisation of sports events.
The opening event was attended by Major General Mohamed Jassim Al-Sulaiti, Director General of Public Security, and Brigadier Jamal Saleh Al-Kuwari, Assistant Director of the Establishments and Authorities Security Department. The workshop was attended by liaison officers from 36 entities, including ministry departments, security agencies, and experts representing 21 civilian organisations.
In this context, Brigadier Mabkhout Salem Al Marri, Head of Events Security Section at the Facilities and Entities Security Department, stressed the Ministry of Interior’s interest in the security of sporting events and its keenness to develop the security services system in accordance with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Ministry of Interior’s strategy, indicating that the workshop addresses the tasks of the participating entities and their role in supporting and assisting the sports security system and securing sporting events, and the reflection of this in protecting the security and stability of the country and its good reputation in hosting major events.
Al Marri said in his speech during the opening of the workshop: “Ensuring everything related to sports security requires the safety of the audience of sports events, and the protection of information on security plans, military and civilian assets,” noting that documenting security procedures is one of the essential elements that contribute to achieving this goal, by providing a clear reference for the steps that must be followed in securing sports events.
For his part, Major Saeed Juma Al Hitmi, Security and Sports Liaison Officer and supervisor of the workshop, expressed his thanks and appreciation to the concerned authorities for their efforts and cooperation in achieving the highest standards of security and safety during previous sporting events, which resulted in remarkable successes that are a source of pride for all and an example to be emulated.
He said: “Sporting events represent a platform for communities and nations to meet, and an opportunity to highlight our ability to organize and host these events with the highest standards of quality and safety. Therefore, ensuring the safety of the audience and participants requires high-level coordination between all concerned parties, as security is not the responsibility of one party.”
He pointed out that the workshop will discuss a number of important topics, most notably the security procedures of the Sports Security Department of the Facilities and Entities Security Department, the procedures of the supporting security agencies and relevant civil agencies, and the scenarios and protocols of security procedures towards some crimes, actions and cases that may occur during sporting events.
In addition, during the opening of the workshop, a video recording was shown highlighting the efforts made to ensure the security of sporting events, and the role of supporting agencies in achieving the desired goals. During the workshop, liaison officers and experts from security agencies and civil authorities discussed the details of joint procedures and their documentation, and came out with recommendations that will contribute to strengthening and developing the security system in sporting events.
