ADAFSA Organises Forum To Strengthen National Service Programme In UAE

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) hosted a forum on Tuesday for partners of the Alternative National Service Programme. The event aimed to explore ways to enhance the programme's role in community service and development in the UAE. Representatives from various government and private sectors attended.

Saeed Al Bahri Al Ameri, Director-General of ADAFSA, highlighted the programme's significance in promoting positive citizenship values and national responsibility among Emirati youth. He stressed its importance in ensuring the continuity of food establishment operations during crises and maintaining sustainable food supply chains.

During the forum, participants reviewed the programme's achievements and discussed its challenges. The authority also shared future plans for developing the programme further. Two new agreements were signed to train recruits with additional partners, aiming to expand the programme's scope.

Al Ameri stated, "ADAFSA is proud to work and coordinate with the National and Reserve Service Authority in implementing the training programme for alternative national service recruits. We strive to develop and strengthen our partnerships with various sectors to ensure the programme's success and sustainability."

Al Ameri explained that the forum serves as a crucial platform for dialogue, allowing for the exchange of ideas and experiences. It helps explore new cooperation avenues and agree on plans that enhance efficiency. This collaborative approach aims to ensure the programme's long-term success.

Brigadier General Hamad Khalifa Al Neyadi, Director of Strategic Planning at the National Service and Reserve Authority, attended along with other officials and partners of the Alternative National Service Programme. Their presence underscored the importance of strategic planning in achieving the programme’s goals.

In his concluding remarks, Al Ameri affirmed that ADAFSA's collaboration with various entities is vital for meeting the programme's objectives. This partnership is essential for ensuring its sustainability over time.

The event underscored ADAFSA’s commitment to fostering positive citizenship values among Emirati youth while ensuring food security through continuous operations during crises. The discussions highlighted both past successes and future strategies for enhancing this significant national initiative.

With inputs from WAM