Manama : General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, inaugurated the new Um Al Hassam Police Station, as part of the Ministry’s strategic plan to transform police stations into integrated service centres, enhancing community partnership and keeping pace with technological developments in security work.
Lieutenant General Adel bin Khalifa Al Fadhel, Deputy Minister of Interior; Lieutenant General Tariq bin Hassan Al Hassan, Chief of Police; and Shaikh Nasser bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior, were present.
The station has been designed and equipped as a comprehensive service centre for citizens and residents, with modern security systems and devices to ensure efficient transactions and high-quality services.
The minister commended the directives and support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa for the development and modernisation of the Ministry of Interior, highlighting the follow-up and interest of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in adopting the Ministry’s initiatives and projects to strengthen readiness and develop human and technical capabilities for maintaining security and public order, and providing modern security services.
Gen. Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah emphasised that security is essential for growth, prosperity, and protecting national achievements. He highlighted the role of police directorates in providing services and building community partnerships, noting that capital stations like Um Al Hassam Police Station play a key role in serving citizens, residents, tourist sites, and institutions, requiring efficient operations.
The minister was briefed on the station and its advanced security services. In 2025, the station received 5,089 reports. It features a self-service system enabling several services to be completed electronically, supporting efficiency and expansion of smart services, as well as a fleet of smart security patrols equipped with advanced technologies to ensure rapid response and immediate handling of reports, strengthening readiness and response capability.
Gen. Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah inspected the station’s facilities, including the vehicle area, and reviewed operational systems and procedures, emphasising the importance of continued effort, commitment, and rapid response to ensure security and public safety for all citizens and residents.
