to enhance and strengthen emergency and crisis response system in Abu Dhabi

Dubai, UAE, 17 October 2024:
The Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre Abu Dhabi (ADCMC) introduced the ‘Training and Exercise System’ as part of the ‘Crisis Management Platform’ during its participation in the GITEX 2024 exhibition. The move aims to improve preparedness and response by providing specialised training programs and simulating joint exercises for emergency, crisis, and disaster management operations.

The system is divided into two major components – the ‘Specialised Training Platform’, and ‘Exercise and Evaluation Platform’. The system aims to enhance emergency, crisis, and disaster management by offering specialised training programs that help to develop and build capacity for crisis resilience. It also seeks to improve collaboration among different stakeholders in order to ensure timely and effective response in the event of an emergency, as well as to strengthen the crisis management capabilities of government and private organisations in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. This is accomplished through an automated system that makes it easier to organise training courses and workshops, as well as to design, implement, evaluate, and monitor improvements to raise stakeholder preparedness.

By offering an integrated training and exercise environment, the system further helps to improve communication and coordination between different stakeholders to enhance joint preparedness. This approach is designed to improve efficiency in responding to crises, emergencies, and disasters. Using cutting-edge simulation tools, the system creates realistic exercise experiences, evaluates the needs for exercise planning, and tracks the possibilities for improvements, which are all supported by an integrated database.

His Excellency Matar Saeed Al Nuaimi, Director General of Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre Abu Dhabi, said: "The launch of this system reflects our commitment to supporting Abu Dhabi Government vision of establishing the Emirate as a leader in emergency and crisis management. Through the provision of a comprehensive and diverse training system, the Centre aims to improve the joint preparedness and flexibility of various stakeholders, thereby strengthening crisis response and ensuring public safety.”

"By creating proactive standards and policies, and successfully developing cutting-edge crisis management systems, the Centre plays a crucial role in improving the Emirate of Abu Dhabi’s resilience in the event of an emergency. In line with the guidance of our wise leadership, we move forward at ADCMC by enhancing our crisis response capabilities, formulating strategic plans that guarantee efficient emergency response, and fortifying the capacities of specialised teams and empowering them with continued training," His Excellency added.

For his part, Khalifa Mohammed Obaid Al Kaabi, Head of Exercise Evaluation Section at ADCMC, explained that "The ‘Training and Exercise System’ has the potential to save time and reduce manual training, while also improving coordination and collaboration among diverse stakeholders. Additionally, it makes data and information easier to access, and allows for faster and more accurate support of scenarios through the use of simulation tools provided by the ‘Crisis Management Platform.’ By automating processes, utilising intelligent technologies, and intensifying collaborative exercises, the system will ultimately increase operational efficiency and improve emergency responsiveness in an efficient and long-lasting manner.”

The Abu Dhabi Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Center (ADCMC) places a high value on investing in the development of national talents and competencies through specialised training programs and joint exercises aimed at improving crisis management skills. These efforts help the Abu Dhabi Emirate achieve its goal of maintaining the highest levels of public safety and security, while also bolstering community protection.

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