Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority (ADCDA) and Rabdan Academy have signed an agreement to strengthen their collaboration in enhancing the overall security, safety, and management of emergencies, crises, and disasters in Abu Dhabi.
The initiative aims to foster joint programs and research endeavours to enhance the training of national experts in emergency, crisis, and disaster management.
The signing ceremony took place at ADCDA headquarters, witnessed by Brigadier General Salem Abdullah Bin Barak Al Dhaheri, Director-General of ADCDA, and Mr. James Morse, President of Rabdan Academy, along with representatives from both parties.
This strategic partnership aims to facilitate the exchange of experiences, technologies, and services related to safety, security, defence, emergency preparedness, and crisis management (SSDEC). Additionally, the collaboration will provide technical and advisory services to develop joint programmes and research, contributing to the training of specialised national cadres in emergency, crisis, and disaster management.
Brigadier General Al Dhaheri noted that “the signing of this Memorandum of Understanding represents the culmination of the ADCDA’s governmental and strategic objectives. It aims to enhance the ADCDA’s workforce by providing specialised national personnel and creating opportunities for their professional growth.”
Mr. Morse commented that “we believe that Rabdan Academy and the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority share a common national message, and we have a lot to achieve together in the next stage. This agreement will serve as a framework for our strategic cooperation, uniting efforts to strengthen the principle of integrated emergency management.”
The partnership aims to produce high-quality outputs, including scientific research, professional and academic programs, training courses, and specialised studies. These endeavours will enhance future foresight capabilities, enabling adaptive and responsive actions aligned with global best practises, methodologies, and policies.
The joint efforts will contribute to the development of professional development programs specialising in the SSDEC domain, together with seminars and workshops to transfer knowledge and skills to various groups, ultimately enhancing national resilience.