Dubai Police and Al Falah University Spread Awareness on
“Advantages and Disadvantages of Social Media Networking”
Dubai Police in collaboration with Al Falah University held a press conference at
the Dubai Police Officers' Club for the opening ceremony of an awareness
campaign catering to the use and misuse of Social Media. The campaign has been
titled “Advantages and Disadvantages of
Social Media Networking”. The event
was graced by His Excellency Major
General Mohamed Saad al-Sharif,
Assistant Adjutant General of Dubai
Police for Administration, the Director of
Security Awareness Management,
Colonel Dr. Jasim Khalil Mirza and the
Vice President of Academic Affairs of Al
Falah University, Dr. Samir Barghouthi
Major General Mohamed Saad al-Sharif briefed the audiences on the importance
of promoting the safe use of social media communication. He explained that
security is a major pillar of development. For the attainment of this clause the
establishment intends to focus conscious efforts in how to use social networking
sites safely because this will have a great impact on society. He also outlined the
role of universities, schools and institutions in raising awareness among young
people in society.
The Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Samir Barghouthi expressed his
gratitude upon the collaboration of Al Falah University with Dubai Police. He
honored the valuable members of Dubai Police in their commitment to the
community to create a climate of stability and security.
Dr. Barghouthi elaborated the role that Al Falah University intends to play in
bringing about direct communication between Dubai Police and the community.
The University will make efforts to raise awareness in the community through
positive messages through the university website and means of social
communication.
The ceremony included several thought provoking events, including a play
presentation on abuse of social media, such as a waste of time and a violation of
the privacy of others.
The event was concluded by an appreciation where Major General Mohamed
Saad al-Sharif presented a shield to Dr. Sameer Barghouthi for the active
participation of AFU in this campaign.