Abu Dhabi: The Crisis Emergency Management Community Forum will take place on February 15, 2024, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).
The National Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has announced the launch of the forum to allow nationals to gather and address matters related to emergency, crisis, and disaster management in the UAE. The primary goal of the Forum is to enhance cooperation and communication between all components of society.
The Forum aims to achieve several key objectives that include improving cooperation and communication between the different areas and sectors of emergency, crisis, and disaster management. It anticipates and predicts emerging and cross-border risks from a comprehensive national perspective.
Additionally, the objectives include thorough identification of the causes, scenarios, and subsequent phases of emergencies, crises, and disasters.
This is to enhance response capabilities and elevate the preparedness of government sectors to manage emergencies, crises, and disasters while showcasing their capabilities and specialized cadres in the dynamic field of emergency, crisis, and disaster management.
Mr. Ali Saeed Al Neyadi, Chairman of the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), said that, “The Forum is a unique opportunity for the emergency, crisis and disaster management community to unify efforts and enhance cooperation. We hope that it will strengthen the emergency, crisis and disaster management network in addition to enhancing cooperation between various agencies and sectors in the UAE. This Forum is also part of our ongoing efforts to enhance our capabilities in the field of emergency, crisis and disaster management and to ensure that we are fully prepared to face unforeseen challenges in the future.”
“Through the Forum, we aim to provide participants with an integrated platform where they can learn about the latest technologies, best practices and experiences in the field of emergency and crisis management, share experiences and knowledge, and interact with experts in the field. We are confident that this event will contribute significantly to improving our national capabilities and increasing our preparedness to deal with any emergencies and crises we may face in the future,” Mr. Al Neyadi added.