By Staff Reporter
Sharjah24: The Eastern Region Police Department of Sharjah Police has successfully concluded its ‘Safe and Secure Tourism’ campaign, an initiative launched in December in collaboration with strategic partners. The campaign was designed to enhance security and safety for visitors to the Eastern Region by raising awareness, increasing police presence, improving traffic management, and ensuring a secure tourism environment.
Brigadier Yusuf Obaid Harmoul, Deputy Director General of the Comprehensive Police Stations Department, attended the closing ceremony, which marked the campaign’s achievements in promoting security consciousness and fostering a safe atmosphere for tourists.
Recognising the campaign’s success
The event was also attended by Brigadier Dr Ali Al-Kay Al-Hammoudi, Director of the Eastern Region Police Department, alongside his deputy, Brigadier Rashid Saif Al-Zaabi, as well as directors and representatives from partner organisations and several senior officers.
Brigadier Dr Al-Hammoudi highlighted the campaign’s success in achieving its goals, including increasing security awareness and ensuring a safe environment for visitors in key cities such as Kalba, Khor Fakkan, and Dibba Al-Hisn. He stressed that the initiative played a key role in reassuring tourists and strengthening safety measures across the region. He also acknowledged the crucial contributions of strategic partners, whose collaboration was instrumental in the campaign’s effectiveness.
Community outreach and key achievements
During the ceremony, Lieutenant Colonel Abdullah Ahmed Al-Shehhi, Head of the ‘Safe and Secure Tourism’ campaign team, provided an overview of the programme’s key initiatives and accomplishments. He highlighted how the campaign successfully engaged the community through direct interaction, field visits to major tourist sites, and active participation in social events. These efforts allowed the campaign to reach a broad audience and effectively promote security awareness among visitors.
Honouring contributors and partners
The event concluded with Brigadier Yusuf Obaid Harmoul presenting awards to the campaign’s partners and contributors in recognition of their efforts and commitment. He emphasised that this appreciation reflects Sharjah Police’s ongoing dedication to strengthening collaboration with its partners to uphold the highest standards of security and safety in the community.
