Falck opens safety training centre

HRH Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Staff Brigadier General Pilot Sheikh Ahmed Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Critical National Infrastructure Authority

Safety training firm Falck, recently opened a new safety and security centre in Abu Dhabi. The inauguration of the facility was attended by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark.

The official launch of the centre followed its recent approval to provide certified training per the Oil and Gas Academy, the main safety training standard followed globally by oil and gas providers.

“We look forward to providing world class training from an Abu Dhabi location to the Critical National Infrastructure Authority and the oil and gas industry. We are delighted to have a successful partnership with the Abu Dhabi government to create a leading training capability in the region,” Marc de Beer, managing director, Falck Middle East stated.

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The centre has been upgraded in cooperation with the Critical National Infrastructure Authority (CNIA) and the firm is now capable of providing a broad range of training services.

“The agreement with Falck will help the Critical National Infrastructure Authority in providing training that is international certified and accredited. This will aid in the development of the Critical National Infrastructure Authority members giving them the necessary skills to carry out their duties and tasks of protecting critical facilities," said Critical National Infrastructure Authority's chairman, Staff Brigadier Pilot Sheikh Ahmed bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan.