HE Minister of Interior, Commander of Lekhwiya, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, emphasized that the security excellence in managing the tournament had a clear impact, as the event was free from any violence-related security incidences which had strengthened the confidence of citizens, residents and visitors in the security capabilities and aptitudes of the country with its multiple agencies, including the armed forces, police, Lekhwiya force, alongside other security and military agencies. When people look at this security excellence, they will find that the work was accomplished by virtue of a steadfast plan that had been continuing for some time, supervised by the tournament-relevant committees, as well as all security agencies and institutions in the country, he pointed out. His Excellency stated that Watan exercise is one of the most significant security achievements in 2021, 2022 and 2023. It aims to enhance and test the security readiness, in addition to developing security coordination, integration and cooperation during various events and crises, he outlined. Commenting on qualifying and training, HE Minister of Interior, Commander of Lekhwiya pointed out that during the past year, the Ministry of Interior has witnessed a significant progress following the issuance of the decision to create and regulate the Police Academy, and accordingly the college was converted into an academy that includes several colleges, such as Police College, College of Postgraduate Studies, Ras Laffan Emergency and Safety College (RLESC), as well as a number of institutes and centers, indicating that such a matter epitomized a paradigm shift at the level of hiring qualified police recruits who enjoy knowledge and physical agility. Regarding the achievements made, His Excellency recalled that the Ministry of Interior has been maintaining its excellence in providing electronic services for the public, confirming that the number of these services expanded and witnessed a qualitative progress after they were augmented by modern and innovative additions to the applications, such as "Metrash2" and "Sooum" applications. His Excellency highlighted the efforts of the Ministry of Interior and its keenness to enforce the measures of its crime prevention strategy, emphasizing that the ministry has stepped up its preemptive efforts to combat a wide range of crimes in effective coordination and cooperation with other competent authorities in the state. With respect to the ministry's programs and projects in light of the third National Development Strategy 2023-20230, His Excellency outlined that the strategy, in question, has a clear vision in all fields that concern the Qatari community, whether in terms of economic, social, humanitarian, or environmental aspects. The strategy has identified diverse elements related to the operation of the Ministry of Interior and Lekhwiya, such as building a safe and stable community that acts according to justice, equality, and rule of law, with the preservation of moral and religious values, as well as humanitarian ideals, et al. HE the Minister of Interior and Commander of Lekhwiya asserted that the strategy intends to care for those elements and transform them into programs, plans and projects in the security field to offer distinguished security services by leveraging the cutting-edge digital technologies in the fields of passport, traffic, civil defense, coast and border security, as well as multiple security departments. The entire progress goes simultaneously with the active human resources development, as well as the constant rehabilitation and development in a variety of fields, particularly in the areas related to cross-border crime detection and prevention, such as combating drugs and cybersecurity, he added. In conclusion, HE Minister of Interior, Commander of Lekhwiya affirmed that the Ministry of Interior, along with all security agencies are permanently ready to effectively secure the major events the country will host in the upcoming period, such as AFC Asian Cup, hoping that all these efforts will be progressing well in order for Qatar to remain the oasis for peace and security.
Source: Qatar News Agency