Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, April 19th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

H.E Mohammed Khalfan Matar Al Rumaithi, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police reiterated the police leadership’s commitment to support and praise the vital and valuable role played by work teams and specialists, each in their respective field, in taking care of the youth generation in general, and the Al Mafraq Juveniles Care Center inmates in particular. He also noted that Al Mafraq Juveniles Care Center has become one of the most distinguished centers for juveniles care and receives the utmost attention and care of the UAE and its higher leadership, out of the firm belief that young people are the key pillar of progress and development.

H.E Al Rumaithi also praised the attention dedicated by Lt. General H.H Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and his keenness to support, and protect juveniles delinquents with a view to rehabilitate them and get them back on the right track; being the collective responsibility of all parties that are concerned with providing care, rehabilitation and support to this particular social segment.

H.E Al Rumaithi made these remarks while attending the Social Day events organized by the Juveniles Care Center at Abu Dhabi Police, in collaboration with the Human Rights Department at the Ministry of Interior. The event aims to engage all community segments, as well as government and private institutions and highlight the importance of caring for juveniles, in line with the genuine Emirati society’s customs and traditions.

In his speech on the occasion, H.E Al Rumaithi extended the greetings of Lt. General H.H Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, leader of the security and stability process. “Our higher leadership is committed to following up on juveniles issues and reviewing the great achievements constantly made by this prestigious institution, as part of its valuable role to rehabilitate  and care for juveniles, and the numerous activities  dedicated to serve and protect the youth  against falling prey to delinquency.”

Furthermore, H.E Al Rumaithi added: “By honoring the various participating entities, and their representatives, as well as volunteers from the public, the police institution seeks to emphasize the importance of partnership in ensuring the success of any project, particularly projects that are designed for juvenile delinquents.  This is the ultimate goal that we all work together to achieve, using the best and most socially efficient methods. The honorees have been instrumental in helping the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ to deliver the message that aims to spread awareness and the various aspects of the correctional culture, which enhances social stability and provides the highest levels of safety and security for all.”

The opening ceremony began with the UAE National Anthem performed by the Abu Dhabi Police Music Band, followed by a recitation from the Holy Quran by one of the juveniles. Another juvenile presented the “Flag Responsibility” initiative, by which he noted that the flag is a symbol of pride and loyalty, and strengthens the sense of belonging to this generous country. Then, the Abu Dhabi Police Music Band performed a number of musical pieces and formations that were highly applauded by the audience.

The Social Day events also included numerous activities and programs with the participation of the juveniles, such as Telematch and challenge contests, in addition to awareness lectures and workshops. The juveniles also attended a play titled “My Responsibility” that featured a number of artists, in addition to a “K9” Police Dogs show.

Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police and the audience also watched a documentary film about H.H Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior’s visit to the Center. They also screened a film about the center and its role in providing care and support to juveniles as of the moment they arrive to the center.  The film also sheds light on the various medical, educational, and sport services offered by the center to juveniles, which aim to foster harmony and love among juveniles so that they return as productive members of society and good citizens upon leaving the center.

At the end of the ceremony, His Excellency Mohammed Khalfan Al Rumaithi honored the ministries, departments, universities, authorities, institutions and partners who contributed to the success of the Social day events. He also received a commemorative shield from the Police College.

The ceremony was attended by Brigadier Ahmed Mohammed Nehkairah, Head of Human Rights Department at the Ministry of Interior; Colonel Dr. Abdullah Mohammad Bu Hindi, Director of the Juveniles Care Center at Abu Dhabi Police; Mohammed Salem Al Dhaheri, ADEC's Executive Director of School Operations; Dr. Mohammed bin Selim; Lieutenant Colonel Hamdan Al Shehhi; representatives of Ministries, universities, departments, authorities, and partners; and a large number of police officers.

H.E Mohammed Khalfan Matar Al Rumaithi, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police also made an inspection visit to Juveniles Care Center, accompanied by Brigadier Hamad Adeel Al Shamesi, Director General of Correctional and Punitive Establishments at the Ministry of Interior; Brigadier Mohammed Rashid Al Shamesi, Director of the Deputy Commander-in-Chief’s Office; and Colonel Mohammed Saif Matar Al Zaabi, Head of the Punitive and Correctional Establishments Department at Abu Dhabi Police.

H.E Al Rumaithi toured the center and the juveniles’ dorms; the Educational Care Center affiliated to Abu Dhabi Education Center (ADEC), and the Skills and Behavioral Values Center, and viewed juveniles’ conditions. He was also briefed about the center, its tasks and duties, and the various programs it provides, especially the social confidential communication program, as well as the center’s brochures and its portal on the Abu Dhabi GHQ’s website, Jwc@adpolice.gov.ae. He was also introduced to the educational services provided by the center for juveniles, to guarantee their right to continue education even while at the center. Additionally, he met the center’s officers and praised their efforts to improve the center. He also encouraged them to exert further efforts to develop juveniles’ positive behavior according to a comprehensive development plan to enhance the center’s duties.

H.E Al Rumaithi also visited the photo gallery prepared by the Clubs and Sports Activities Department at Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, which includes old police photographs. He also viewed the 999 magazine and was briefed by Lt. Colonel Awadh Saleh Al Kendi, Editor-in-Chief of 999, about the magazine’s history and its development stages. He was also acquainted with the Police College role in qualifying and training police members.

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