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"Emergencies, Crises and Disasters

Management Centre – Abu Dhabi reveals 89

entities in the emirate meet compliance

requirements for National Standard for

Business Continuity in the emirate

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.