Ministry of Interior launches awareness councils in Abu Dhabi

(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM)) The Ministry of Interior, MoI, represented by the Law Respect Culture Bureau and in cooperation with the Security Media Department, has launched the first awareness council in Abu Dhabi for 2015.

Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Salah Obeid Al Ghoul, Director of the Law Respect Culture Bureau, said, "Following the success of the MoI's Ramadan Councils, we are further motivated to continue expanding ways to benefit the largest possible number of citizens, residents, and visitors. The councils will be held throughout the year, and twice a month in the emirates of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain." Lt. Colonel Dr. Hamoud Al Afari, Deputy Director of the Law Respect Culture Bureau and Head of the work teams, explained that these councils will serve as a connection between citizens and government bodies and civil society institutions. He said, "The councils provide a venue to brainstorm ideas regarding the most pressing issues in the local scene, and are a place where everyone is invited to contribute their opinions and to bring their questions. The official authorities will then answer all inquiries and further deliver additional messages of awareness in regards to the issue under consideration and discussion." Lt. Colonel Al Afari, added, "All are invited to contribute to the discussions and to support the councils through enriching the experience and the conversation with innovative ideas that add new positive dimensions," he said.