Dubai: H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and Borders Security Council, today attended the launch of the World Safety Summit 2026. The event, organised by the General Command of Dubai Civil Defense, attracted participants from 64 countries and 31 leading international fire and safety institutions.
According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Mansoor reviewed the One Billion Readiness Initiative, which was launched from Dubai a year ago. This initiative has reached 500 million people across 64 cities through 68 awareness campaigns delivered in more than 25 languages, contributing to fire prevention, faster emergency response, and the protection of lives and property.
H.H. Sheikh Mansoor also honoured the recipients of the Global Impact Award for Community Safety, which included the International Association of Fire and Rescue Services (CTIF), Fire Aid, and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). He reaffirmed Dubai's commitment to supporting initiatives that enhance global safety and strengthen community preparedness.
Lieutenant General Rashid Thani Al Matroushi commented that the World Safety Summit reflects Dubai Civil Defense's dedication to leadership directives aimed at strengthening Dubai's global standing through international partnerships and innovation. He described the One Billion Readiness Initiative as a model for international preventive awareness that enhances global safety culture and community readiness.
Participants at the summit commended Dubai's effectiveness in delivering initiatives that promote public safety and set international benchmarks for best practice.