As per the directives of the UQU Department of Safety, an awareness course on safety was held for the female staff of Al-Qunfudhah University College (female section). Mr. Aqeel Al-Thibi, the Office Supervisor at Al-Qunfudhah branch, delivered the course in the presence of the Maintenance Office Supervisor, Mr. Hasan Al-Faqih. At the beginning of the event, Mr. Aqeel introduced some safety tools, such as fire extinguishers, and the mechanism of dealing with them, as well as different types of fires. A practical application on dealing with fire extinguishers was undertaken by doing a small fire simulation. Moreover, the components of the fire alarm board and how to deal with it were explained, in addition to how to use it.

The course was held in the presence of the Vice Dean of the College, Dr. Sharifah Al-Hazimi, the Vice Dean of the College of Medicine, Dr. Nawal Al-Hazimi, and a large number of female staff, under the supervision and coordination of the Director of the Administrative Development Unit, Ms. Laila Al-Khairy. This course is considered a qualitative leap carried out by the Safety Department in Al-Qunfudhah branch, from previously only following up and solving crises to now launching the awareness, implementation and education phase.

We would like to extend thanks to His Excellency Prof. Abdullah bin Omar Bafail, President of Umm Al-Qura University, for his keenness in disseminating safety awareness in the branches. Thanks are also extended to the Director of Safety, Mr. Walid Al-Juhani, for his directives and concern. May Allah grant safety to everyone.

Public Relations and Media Unit at Al-Qunfudhah University College (female section)