The intent of the NSI is to become a regional center for excellence in security education and training in the GCC for both private and public sector agencies to enhance public safety and security it is expanding its capabilities to include a system of specialized Academies in a variety of safety and security training courses. NSI is owned by the Privatization Serves Group (PSG) a department of the Ministry of Interior and is recognized by Edith Cowan University (ECU), Assured by Pearson Edexcel and licensed by The Local Government Authority Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET). It has worked with and contributed to the UNITED NATION (UN) Handbook on Civilian Private Security Services (CPSS).