Tuesday, Mar 28, 2017

Sharjah

About 40 km off the emirate of Sharjah towards Maleiha Road, Sharjah Police opened its unique Desert Park for its employees and their families.

The park, spread over 800 square meters in Al Kaheef area of Al Bataah is the first of its kind initiative in the UAE and aimed to strengthen family bonds among police employees and their families that will in turn lead to a more motivation and a positive work environment.

The Desert Park was opened on Sunday evening, with the opening ceremony attended by police employees and their families.

The Desert Park was implemented within the framework of initiatives and projects of Sharjah Police intended to enhance the happiness of employees and their families.

The park also includes entertainment zones, play area for children, bikes, a small zoo where kids get to pet and feed sheep, goats and camels. There is a playground for football and volleyball and the park grounds also include a cafe, restaurants and picnic facilities.

The Desert Park has a Majlis for men and women and a musalla (praying zone). The Park will be open throughout the year.

The opening ceremony was attended by a number of senior police officers including Brigadier Saif Ziri Al Shamsi, commander-in-chief of Sharjah Police, Brigadier Khalifa Al Merri, director of Sharjah Punitive Establishments Department, Brigadier Arif Al Sherif, Deputy of Sharjah Police Central Operations, Brigadier Dr. Mohammad Khamis Al Othmani, Director General of Police Academy, Colonel Ali Saif Al Nades, Director of the Community Police Department.

Brigadier Al Shamsi expressed his appreciation for the efforts of people who supervised the implementation of the project. He stressed on the support of the leadership for all initiatives and proposals that benefit the employees and help create a positive environment for them.

by Aghaddir Ali Staff Reporter

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