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Press Release

89 entities meet compliance requirements for implementing

‘National Standard for Business Continuity’ in Abu Dhabi

The Emirate of Abu Dhabi leads the UAE in assessing the preparedness of entities
during emergencies and crises

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 12 March 2025:

The Emergencies, Crisis and Disasters Management Centre - Abu Dhabi (ADCMC)
revealed that 89 government and companies have successfully met the compliance
requirements for implementing the ‘National Standard for Business Continuity’ in Abu
Dhabi. This achievement follows the first and second rounds of external audits
conducted by the Centre, which assessed the preparedness of local entities and
companies to manage emergencies and their adherence to the core requirements of the
‘National Standard for Business Continuity’.

This move greatly highlights the Centre’s dedication to bolstering emergency
preparedness of various entities across the Emirate. By ensuring constant and
uninterrupted delivery of essential services during crises, it aims to strengthen Abu
Dhabi’s leadership in emergency and crises management. The audit assessed 90
government entities and companies, alongside three private sector organisations, since
2021. It was conducted by a team led by the Centre’s representative, accompanied by
employees from the Centre and a representative from the National Emergency Crisis
and Disaster Management Authority.

Shaikha Khamis Al Azeezi, Director of Business Continuity and Alternative
Services Department at ADCMC, said: “The auditing process is a key component of
the ADCMC’s strategic approach to ensure and enhance Abu Dhabi’s preparedness for
emergencies and crises. This aligns seamlessly with the Abu Dhabi government’s
commitment to ensure the safety and security of all residents. This rigorous process
evaluates compliance of entities with the local strategic indicator, ‘Entities’
Compliance percentage to Business Continuity Standard.”

Al Azeezi emphasised that ADCMC prioritises robust collaboration and
communication with relevant entities during the external audit process. She highlighted
that it aligns with their annual plan to communicate with entities and companies across
the Emirate to foster awareness on implementing the Business Continuity Management
System (BCMS). Furthermore, she stated that the Centre actively promotes a culture of
business continuity at all occupational levels by organising general and specialised
informative workshops throughout the year.