The General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science won two Stevie Awards for its "Munasaha" and "Ta’afi" programmes, in a new international achievement added to the Ministry of Interior’s record of accomplishments. The achievement reflects the Ministry’s focus on developing security work and adopting modern and innovative methods in awareness, prevention and strengthening community participation. The "Munasaha" Programme won the Gold Award in the Thought Leadership Campaign of the Year category, while the "Ta’afi" Programme won the Silver Award in the Achievement in Innovative Public Engagement and Community Impact category.
On the occasion, Major General Abdulaziz Mayouf Al Rumaihi, Director General of the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science, extended his congratulations to General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, on the distinguished achievement. He commended the Minister’s continued support for development efforts and commitment to adopting modern and innovative methods to improve the standard of work, enhance the Ministry of Interior’s capabilities in carrying out its security duties through modern methods and approaches, and contribute to the development of the security system.
Al Rumaihi also commended the close follow-up by Lieutenant General Tariq bin Hassan Al Hassan, Chief of Police, of the efforts and programmes implemented by the directorate. He affirmed that this follow-up provides continued support for improving performance and strengthening initiatives that contribute to safeguarding young people and protecting them from becoming involved in crime, while supporting prevention and awareness efforts and strengthening community partnership.
He explained that the "Munasaha" and "Ta’afi" programmes are among the outcomes of the National Plan to Combat Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances. They are based on modern approaches and innovative scientific plans that help beneficiaries and promote behavioural reform, as part of national efforts to address the scourge of drugs and limit their impact on individuals and society.
The "Munasaha" Programme aims to reform young people’s behaviour, guide them and help them return to the right path, while the "Ta’afi" Programme works to reform the behaviour of drug users, particularly young people, reintegrate them into society and move them from drug use to recovery from addiction. The programme also helps restore hope among beneficiaries, assists them in regaining self-confidence and strengthens communication between security personnel and the community, supporting the principle of community partnership, preserving family cohesion and protecting families from disintegration.
The Stevie Awards are prominent international awards for innovation, institutional excellence and international business. Institutions and companies from around the world compete for the awards, making winning them an international recognition of initiatives and projects that achieve outstanding levels of innovation, impact and excellence.