Ahmed bin Tahnoun witnesses the exercise of the third batch of the Alternative National Service Program at Jebel Ali Port and Free Zone
Major General Pilot Staff Sheikh Ahmed bin Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the National and Reserve Service Authority, witnessed the exercise of the third batch of the alternative national service program at Jebel Ali Port and Free Zone (Jafza) of DB World Emirates, which lasted for a year and a half. It was divided into three phases, which included the foundational phase, the specialized phase, and the actual final phase that was organized today.
This comes within the UAE's strategy to achieve the best types of readiness for this type of youth of the country, as well as their acquisition of skills and experience in how to deal with vital facilities and ways to operate them in times of emergency and crises.
Upon his arrival, he was received by the Chairman of the National and Reserve Service Authority, Abdullah bin Demaithan, Executive Director and General Manager of “DB World Emirates” and Jafza. After that, a presentation was run on security and safety procedures, followed by a presentation of the training program in its various stages. The presentation also included the places of distribution of recruits. In Jebel Ali and Jafza Ports, according to their roles, and then they toured the field, during which the alternative service recruits reviewed their tasks for which they were trained.
Major General Pilot Staff Sheikh Ahmed bin Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the National and Reserve Service Authority, stressed that the alternative national service program aims to enhance the state's defense and security capabilities, enhance national values in society, develop the human element, enhance citizens' confidence in the state's security institutions, and enhance The ability to recover in emergencies, crises and disasters, as the program's mission is to qualify Emirati cadres of alternative national service recruits to manage and operate vital facilities to ensure security in all circumstances.
For his part, Abdullah Bin Demaithan, CEO and General Manager of DB World Emirates and Jafza, said: We are proud of our strategic partnership with the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority to achieve the goals of the National and Reserve Service Authority, through which we seek to achieve the aspirations and vision of our rational government in strengthening The food security system, and support for business continuity plans for the vital institutions and sectors of the country in emergencies and crises.
He added: We were pleased with the success of 32 alternative service recruits and their reaching a high professional level through which we ensure the continuity of operations in the port, the efficient operation of our equipment and our huge cranes, and our readiness and ability to recover quickly from the effects of any crises or disasters... And through our future plan to achieve goals The National Service Authority, we seek to empower our national cadres and hone their professional skills to ensure the security of supply chains and enhance their flexibility inside and outside the country.
The alternative national service recruits reviewed the most important programs and training they received, as they were trained in works related to managing port operations and maintaining the security and safety of its facilities, including supervisory functions on operations and control of bridge cranes through the control room, and training as maintenance technicians in the event of equipment failure. Or trucks or cranes, and other occupations.
Major General Pilot Sheikh Ahmed bin Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan praised DB World Emirates' efforts to train and qualify recruits for alternative service, in managing and operating vital facilities in times of crises and emergencies.. He pointed out that the alternative national service is an opportunity for young citizens who did not meet conditions. Joining the military service in order to answer the call of the nation and contribute to protecting its gains in the fields of civil work and prove loyalty to the leadership.. He stressed that maintaining the continuity of the work of vital facilities in times of crisis with national help is an important pillar within the security and stability strategy in emergencies or crises and disasters.
At the conclusion of his speech, he said, addressing the alternative national service recruits: We citizens today must have a profession and you must be better than us and the generation that comes after you is better than you. As a leadership and armed forces for your work and commitment in your work sites because you must be a role model for your brothers from the next generation who will come after you.
Major General Pilot Sheikh Ahmed bin Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan added: There is no difference between you and the national military conscripts. On the contrary, you do more important work, which is managing and operating vital facilities to ensure security in all fields. National service is an honor, sacrifice, manliness and belonging to this dear country.
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