Staff Report,
Dubai, UAE
First Security Group, the first professional security service provider in the Arab World, conducted the ground-breaking ceremony to commence the construction of its corporate headquarters and security training centre at Dubai Academic City. The Dh55 million institute will be the region’s first and most advanced security training hub to enhance the professionalism of security services officials.
The project, scheduled for completion in 15 months, will have a built-up area of 7,464 square metres (80,342 square feet). The building will feature classrooms equipped with the most advanced security equipment, a health club, swimming pool, 150 car parking space, and 10 electric vehicle charging stations. First Security Training Centre will be able to train 500 students at one time and prepare them for examination and eventually obtaining certification by regulatory authorities.
First Security Group, a 100 percent UAE National-owned company led by a Board of Directors that brings extensive global knowledge, expertise, and research to the forefront. It was formed in 2004 by nine retired Major Generals.
Major General (Rtd) Sharafuddin Sharaf, Chairman and Board Member of First Security Group, said, “Security as a business is becoming more sophisticated and challenging due to digitalization of all business activities including private security where technology is determining the level of security and professionalism. This is why security professionals will have to undergo regular and rigorous training from time to time.
“In the coming years, security service will become completely different from what it is now – driven by technology. Security professionals will have to undergo a sea change in their grooming, learning, understanding of the requirements and then prepare themselves to serve the customers. Our advanced security training centre will ensure that the security officials receive regular training on newest challenges and are fully equipped with the latest innovative solutions. This will be the region’s first such security training centre.”
Mimar Architecture and Engineering has been appointed to design the master plan while Al Rehab Building Contracting LLC will facilitate construction and delivery of the project that will be built on a 979,447 square feet plot of land.
Mohammed Al Shurafa, Vice Chairman of Mimar Group and Managing Director of Mimar UAE, said, “We are thrilled to celebrate the groundbreaking of this project, a testament to our successful collaboration with First Security Group. Together, we translated their vision into a design that prioritises balanced proportions for a clear, visually pleasing, and comfortable space. Utilising simple geometric forms, the architecture evokes a sense of strength, honesty, and professionalism.”
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