• Enhancing the crisis management ecosystem and advancing institutional integration

Abu Dhabi, UAE: The Abu Dhabi Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Team convened an expanded meeting, chaired by His Excellency Major General Ahmed Saif bin Zaitoon Al Muhairi, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police and Head of the Team. The meeting assessed ongoing efforts to enhance institutional readiness and ensure integrated responses across the emirate’s entities.

The meeting is part of Abu Dhabi’s proactive strategy to establish a professional, adaptable, and integrated framework for addressing diverse risks. The strategy is implemented by aligning institutional visions and strengthening coordination among different entities, thereby enhancing the emirate’s capacity to confront challenges while ensuring the continuous delivery of essential services under all circumstances.

The meeting examined performance developments across several vital sectors. It assessed the effectiveness of approved operational plans and reviewed existing response mechanisms in line with international best practices and standards. In addition, participants discussed opportunities to enhance and advance operational frameworks to improve adaptability to evolving scenarios, particularly in the context of accelerating regional and international challenges.

H.E. Major General Ahmed Saif bin Zaitoon Al Muhairi, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police and Head of the Abu Dhabi Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Team, underscored that enhancing institutional readiness is a sustainable process. He stressed that it requires regular reviews of plans and capabilities, alongside systematic performance development that both responds to current realities and anticipates emerging challenges.

H.E. Al Muhairi said, “Abu Dhabi continues to consolidate an integrated ecosystem for emergency, crisis, and disaster management, founded on the development of specialised knowledge, the enhancement of institutional integration, and the use of modern technologies in a manner that balances operational flexibility with strategic discipline.”

H.E added, “We pursue a comprehensive vision based on good governance and innovative risk forecasting, to enhance response efficiency, accelerate recovery, and maintain essential services. This reflects Abu Dhabi’s strong commitment to developing an institutional model capable of safeguarding achievements and ensuring sustainable development.”

The meeting featured a presentation that outlined the team’s priorities and initiatives for the forthcoming phase. These are to accelerate recovery efforts and strengthen the sustainability of essential activities, thereby consolidating Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading model in crisis management.

In conclusion, the team underscored the importance of continuing to develop resilient capacities capable of responding efficiently. They reaffirmed their collective commitment to advancing a unified vision that protects societal security and ensures the sustainability of vital resources.

About ADCMC:

The Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre Abu Dhabi (ADCMC), established under Law No. 22 of 2019, issued by the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, aims to significantly boost the Emirate’s preparedness for emergencies, crises and disasters.

The Centre has devised plans, strategies and policies for disaster, emergency and crises management. It carries out studies, field trips, audits and evaluations to ensure that organisations are prepared to face challenges and recover immediately. The Centre further focusses on improving coordination and knowledge exchange with relevant authorities and stakeholders. The key objective is to improve Abu Dhabi’s capabilities to effectively handle crises and emergencies.

  • Vision:

Reinforcing crisis readiness.

  • Mission:

We Strive to develop Abu Dhabi’s emergencies and crises management ecosystem through joint coordination to build and develop capabilities and leveraging leading technologies.

  • Strategic Priorities:
    • Ensured readiness of Emirate of Abu Dhabi in emergencies and crises
    • Strong stakeholders’ coordination and raising awareness
    • Elevated ADCMC internal capabilities

Contact us:

  • For media inquiries:  Coordination & Governmental Relations Section grc@adcmc.gov.ae
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