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3/24/25, 2:46 PM World Crisis and Emergency Management Summit set to launch on 8 April – UAE Business and Travel Insights – TotalUAE.com
The press conference also announced two key co-located exhibitions namely: the ‘Crisis Management
Technologies Exhibition’, which will showcase the latest technological innovations in emergency management,
and the ‘Generation Readiness Exhibition’ dedicated to raising community awareness about disaster
preparedness as part of national efforts to enhance readiness and effective response to any future challenges.

During the press conference, Mariam Yaed Al Qubaisi, Official Spokesperson and Chairperson of the Organising
Committee of the World Crisis and Emergency Management Summit 2025, emphasised the UAE’s pioneering
role in building a comprehensive global response system based on innovation, future foresight, and international
partnerships.

Al Qubaisi said: “This significant global summit reflects the UAE’s continuous efforts, under the leadership of
President His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to support international initiatives aimed at
enhancing preparedness and effective crisis response. The summit continues the UAE’s leading role in building
global partnerships and developing an integrated risk management system founded on innovation and advanced
technology”.

She added: “Global resilience has become an urgent necessity given the increasing challenges the world faces;
from climate change and natural disasters to health and security crises. The summit aims to unify efforts,
promote knowledge exchange, and ensure a more efficient and rapid response to both current and future crises”.
“This edition of the summit will focus on global resilience-building, leveraging modern technology, enhancing
strategic planning, and developing proactive strategies to tackle crises. We will also discuss global best practices
in risk prediction, rapid response, and effective recovery to ensure community protection and strengthen
resilience against future challenges”.

The summit’s main sessions will cover critical topics, including strategic emergency planning, the role of
advanced technology in risk prediction, and the importance of international collaboration to ensure a coordinated
and rapid response. The event will also feature workshops, panel discussions, and the signing of cooperation
agreements between government and private sector entities to facilitate knowledge exchange and develop
integrated global crisis management policies.

Salman Ali Al Salman, Official Spokesperson for the World Crisis and Emergency Management Summit 2025,
noted the importance of the ‘Crisis Management Technologies Exhibition’ and the ‘Generation Readiness
Exhibition’, both of which will be held alongside the summit. He highlighted their role in advancing innovation,
raising public awareness, and contributing to the summit’s overall objectives.

Al Salman said: “The Crisis Management Technologies Exhibition is being held at a time when we are
witnessing unprecedented technological transformations and rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI)
across various critical sectors. This strengthens the exhibition’s significance as a unique platform showcasing the
latest technological innovations in emergency response, featuring AI-powered solutions, smart systems, and
digital tools that enhance risk prediction and enable swift, informed decision-making”.

“The exhibition aims to highlight the role of modern technology in improving crisis response, including the use
of drones for disaster monitoring, AI-driven early warning systems that analyze big data for risk prediction, and
smart command and control centers that enable real-time, data-driven decision-making”. He added.
A First-of-Its-Kind Educational Awareness Exhibition for Children

Al Salman added that NCEMA is continuously working to raise awareness among various segments of society
on the best global practices in crisis and disaster management. The aim is to foster a sense of responsibility and
solidarity within the community while enhancing its ability to face future challenges and crises.

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