The Radiation Protection Department at the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) organised a practical exercise for detecting radioactive materials at the country's border crossings.
The aim was to ensure the readiness and preparedness of specialised personnel from all relevant authorities for radiation and nuclear emergencies.
The exercise was attended by Abdulhadi Nasser al-Merri, Assistant Undersecretary for Environmental Affairs at the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, along with several officials from the relevant authorities at Hamad Port.
Engineer Abdulrahman al-Abduljabbar, Director of the Radiation Protection Department at the MoECC, pointed out that the exercise met the international standards of the International Atomic Energy Agency. He affirmed the readiness and preparedness of the ministry, represented by the Radiation Protection Department and other national entities, to deal with such cases.
The official also highlighted the ministry's commitment to organising continuous training courses for all its personnel to ensure professionalism in their work, contributing to enhancing capabilities during the thorough inspection process of all imported shipments entering Qatar and strengthening the efficiency of supervisory work through border crossings.
Engineer Rashed Saud al-Shuhwani, nuclear engineering expert at the MoECC, confirmed that this training is part of the plan to monitor radioactive materials at the country's entry points and train personnel to enhance their capabilities with scientific and technical expertise.
Al-Shuhwani pointed out that the training involved the detection of certain materials imported through the country's border crossings, whether by air, land, or sea and suspected of containing radioactive substances He also noted that the training included the use of the latest detection devices for such materials and decontamination equipment for radiation pollution, as well as the optimal use of a mobile radiation laboratory equipped with advanced radiation monitoring and analysis devices. In addition, satellite communication devices and positioning devices were utilised.
