Dubai Police holds a presentation on HIV at Al Bustan Centre and Residence

Press release

Published December 26th, 2010 - 04:13 GMT

Bustan Center & Residence

Al Bustan Centre and Residence - a deluxe property which offers world-class services and facilities in the city, recently hosted a Dubai Police event on HIV awareness. The event took place at Al Nahda Banquet hall and around 50 persons from the management and staff of Al Bustan Centre and Residence attended the presentation.

Moussa El Hayek, Chief Operating Officer Al Bustan Centre & Residence, said: "This conference was designed to increase the knowledge of our staff on various aspects of HIV and preventive measures. The lecture and interactive case presentation by Dubai Police proved to be very fruitful and was supplemented by take-home materials. We hope this presentation will help all the staff meet their professional needs."

The purpose of hosting such a presentation at the property was to inform the staff about the latest techniques and technologies being employed by the Government of Dubai to reach young and at-risk population. The presentation also talked at length about how public health workers can use social media and how the government is trying to remove obstacles that new communication tools present.

The Dubai Police official informed that according to their data there is a greater need for massive improvements in education, prevention and treatment of the disease in the country and commended the efforts of the property in hosting such an event. He also stressed that though UAE has a conservative society, however it is essential to openly discuss sexual health issues with one's doctor and get proper treatment.

Al Bustan Centre and Residence is one of the most well known hospitality names in Dubai designed to be the favoured shopping and fun destination for the whole family. The luxurious residential, shopping and entertainment complex comprises of 640 suites, a comprehensive shopping mall with over 95 outlets and one of the popular indoor amusement arcades in the UAE, the Fantasy Kingdom. A progressive oriented organization, the key to its success is its mission to be "your home away from home."

Background Information

Al Bustan Centre & Residence

Established in 1997, Al Bustan Centre and Residence has closely witnessed the rise of Dubai as a hub for tourists, and alongside played an eminent role in catering to its guests. It emerged as a favorite destination for tourists, especially the ones on business and carved a name for itself in the MICE Industry. The property earned its great reputation from its loyal customers and good market segments. The reason behind its success is its drive to stay up to date with time and the changing trends of its guests.

Company Profile

Dubai Police

Dubai Police Force was established on June 01, 1956, and was based in "Naif Fort," as its Headquarters, until the year 1973 when it was moved to the current location. "Naif Fort" was transformed, later, into one of Dubai Police Stations.

We, Dubai Police, are proud to be an Arab modern police establishment with a force of more than fifteen thousand employees who are characterized by their degrees of high-level multi specialties and training. We are also proud to be one of the best security institutions, at all levels; locally, regionally, and globally.