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National security awareness drive comes to an end

"Failure to abide by the law carried legal and economic implications that would have an adverse impact on the country’s security and economy," he said, participating in the concluding session of the National Security Awareness Campaign under the patronage of Lt Gen Shaikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Interior Minister.

Sharjah Police on Thursday evening organised a symposium on the dangers associated with illegal stay in the country, hosted by the Indian Association, Sharjah. Officials highlighted the importance of increasing public awareness about the damaging effects of failure to abide by the law of the land. First Lieutenant Abdul Aziz Sarhan of the Naturalisation and Residency Department spoke about the laws that regulate the residence of foreigners in the country.

In Dubai, the Al Bustan Centre hosted many activities including competitions, security exhibition and distribution of pamphlets. Media and cultural activities were staged in three schools and two universities in which security officers and officials took part. An official said the campaign's objective was to increase awareness in society about crime prevention methods and achieving high standards of cooperation between police and the public.

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