Lieutenant General Theyab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi, Chief of Staff, visited the Gulf Cooperation Council Unified Maritime Operations Centre.
The Chief of Staff received a briefing on the Centre’s work, responsibilities and current operations. He also reviewed how the Centre, which operates under the GCC Unified Military Command, monitors maritime activity across the region, coordinates cooperation between GCC Naval Forces, assesses potential threats and develops operational plans to address them.
The Centre uses advanced naval systems and works closely with the Navies of GCC member states and partner countries to help safeguard shipping routes and sea lanes.
Lt General Al Nuaimi said the Centre reflects the strong cooperation between GCC member states and its key role in strengthening military coordination and integration between their Naval Forces.
He added that it supports the security of maritime navigation and regional stability by improving joint coordination and enhancing maritime defence readiness, Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported.
The Chief of Staff further commended the Centre’s work and the GCC naval personnel serving there for carrying out their duties with professionalism and efficiency in addressing maritime risks and challenges in the Arabian Gulf.
In another development, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Minister of Interior, inaugurated Monday the new building of the Guard Training School.
Upon arrival, the Minister unveiled the commemorative plaque, officially opening the new facility, which provides key services, including licensing for private security and guarding companies and the training and qualification of personnel working in the private security sector.
The Minister affirmed that training and professional development are fundamental pillars of policing, achieved through the application of modern scientific methodologies and the adoption of best training practices that meet evolving security requirements and enhance the ability to address security challenges effectively.
He noted that the opening of the new Guard Training School building forms part of a comprehensive strategic plan to strengthen security performance. During the visit, he was briefed on the school’s operations and electronic services, including its integration with the National Suggestions and Complaints System and the Mawaeed appointment system, in line with the Ministry’s objective of providing a safe environment.
Since its establishment, the school has trained more than 22,000 personnel. In 2025 alone, around 2,150 private security officers completed foundation and refresher courses, with each training course accommodating approximately 278 participants.
The Minister also toured the school’s facilities and reviewed its operational procedures and services, stressing the importance of maintaining high standards of performance to safeguard the security and safety of all citizens and residents.
