Bahrain Official Honors "Ma'an" Team for Global Research Achievements
The visit recognized the outstanding efforts of Mr. Ali Ahmed Amini, Director of Crime Prevention and the "Ma'an" Program, Dr. Khawla Hazim Al Shamsi, and the research team, for their remarkable contributions in representing Bahrain in regional and international scientific forums. The team had also secured top positions in prestigious research competitions.
Shaikh Hisham praised the team's dedication and the impact of their scientific work in supporting community safety. He noted that such achievements reflect the advanced and progressive image of Bahrain's police force and help strengthen its presence on global academic platforms.
He also presented awards to the team members, commending the leading role played by the Ma'an Centre in developing research in security and social fields. He emphasized the importance of such studies in informing policy decisions and fostering institutional collaboration in security research.
Looking ahead, Shaikh Hisham called for the expansion of similar initiatives and proposed the creation of a scientific journal to document ongoing cooperation between security agencies and academic institutions. He stressed that adhering to international standards in this work would further advance Bahrain's security system and promote sustainable partnerships in specialized research.
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