Dubai: H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai's Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management, today at Emirates Towers, attended the graduation ceremony of the first cohort of Community Volunteer Leaders.
According to Emirates News Agency, the event was organised by the Dubai Resilience Centre in coordination with Furjan Dubai, as part of an initiative to train and equip volunteers to support Dubai's community preparedness and emergency response efforts. H.H. Sheikh Mansoor noted that the initiative aligns with the leadership's vision of integrating volunteering into daily life, demonstrating Emirati society's readiness to contribute, and reinforcing Dubai's role in crisis management.
He praised the new volunteer leaders for their social responsibility, acknowledging them as partners in safeguarding community security and stability. The programme is part of Dubai's broader efforts to enhance community resilience and sustainable volunteerism by preparing national leaders for field operations and contributing to community safety.
The graduation ceremony was also attended by Lieutenant General Talal Humaid Belhoul, Vice Chairman of Dubai's Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management, and Ahmed Ateeq Bourguiba, CEO of the Dubai Resilience Centre. The first cohort, comprising 25 participants, completed intensive training in field leadership, first aid, crowd management, and emergency response, equipping them with the skills to manage various emergency situations.
Organisers highlighted that this graduation marks a significant milestone in developing Dubai's volunteer ecosystem, empowering volunteers to lead field teams and boost the emirate's preparedness and capacity for rapid crisis response.