Doha, July 20 (QNA) - The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change's (MECC) Radiation Protection Department held its second consultative meeting with accredited training centers in the radiological field in the State of Qatar.

This comes as part of its efforts to develop the radiation protection system and enhance the competencies of personnel working in this vital sector, in line with internationally recognized best standards and practices.

The meeting discussed mechanisms for developing the training content of accredited centers and ensuring that training programs comply with relevant national regulatory controls and legislation, as well as the requirements and procedures for personal licensing of those working in the radiological field.

Participants reviewed the latest updates to radiation-related legislation and regulatory frameworks, in addition to the challenges facing accredited training centers and ways to address them to achieve higher levels of training efficiency and the quality of specialized human resources.

The meeting also highlighted the importance of standardizing criteria across training providers and the need to strengthen the competence and readiness of trainees to meet radiation safety requirements.

It further presented a number of awareness initiatives aimed at raising radiation safety awareness among workers and trainees in the field.

MECC's Radiation Protection Department affirmed its keenness to continue cooperating with all relevant entities to ensure the development of training programs, build the capacity of national cadres, and enhance the State's radiation protection system in support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV 2030). (QNA)