Kuwait City: The Head of the GCC Emergency Management Center under the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Brigadier Dr. Rashid Al-Marri, received a diplomatic delegation consisting of 17 ambassadors from EU countries to Kuwait at the Center's headquarters in Kuwait. The visit was aimed at strengthening mutual cooperation and exchanging experiences in crisis and emergency management while learning about the GCC countries' approach to building an integrated system for regional security and safety.
According to Kuwait News Agency, during the meeting, Al-Marri provided a detailed overview of the Center's operational mechanisms, including radiation monitoring systems, early warning systems, and regional emergency coordination. He also reviewed modern technological initiatives adopted by the Center to support decision-makers. The delegation took a field tour inside the Central Operations Room, where the ambassadors were briefed on the operational technologies used for monitoring and analyzing emergency data and the immediate coordination mechanisms between GCC countries when facing disasters.
Al-Marri emphasized the significance of the visit by the EU ambassadors as an important step in strengthening international partnerships in emergency management. He highlighted that the Center serves as an integrated platform for coordinating Gulf efforts based on a comprehensive vision focused on prevention, preparedness, and response. He also noted that contemporary challenges, particularly cross-border risks, necessitate effective international cooperation and continuous exchange of expertise and best practices to ensure the safety of people and the environment.
Furthermore, Al-Marri stated that the Center is open to all forms of bilateral, regional, and international cooperation in areas of training, capacity building, and information exchange. He expressed his aspiration for a fruitful and sustainable partnership with EU missions that supports regional security and enhances collective responses to future risks.
The ambassadors, for their part, praised the level of technical and technological advancement at the Center and expressed their admiration for the advanced methodology adopted by the Gulf countries in dealing with crises and cross-border risks. The delegation included ambassadors from Croatia, Germany, Romania, Bulgaria, Belgium, Austria, Malta, Hungary, the Netherlands, Italy, the Czech Republic, France, Greece, Spain, Poland, Cyprus, and the Ambassador of the European Union.