The Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has concluded a training session under the theme of training the emergency operations center. The event was organized in partnership with International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and brought together representatives of 14 national societies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

Secretary-General of QRCS Faisal Mohammed Al Emadi affirmed that such kind of training sessions enhance the relief workers capabilities and improve national societies' preparations to counter emergencies and disasters. He pointed out that such a session was an invaluable opportunity to share skills and impart knowledge to workers in the field, thus elevating the level of managing disasters and crises in the future through enforcing highest standards of planning and effective response.