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Press release

ADCMC kicks off Annual ‘Business Continuity and

Alternative National Service - Murona’ Forum

The first day of the event witnessed the introduction of the ‘Abu Dhabi Healthcare Business

Continuity Standard’ and the graduation of 129 alternative national services recruits

Abu Dhabi, UAE, April 29, 2025:

Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre Abu Dhabi (ADCMC) kicked-off the
annual ‘Business Continuity and Alternative National Service - Murona’ Forum to enhance crisis

management readiness and ensure the continuity of essential services. The two-day event brings
together high-ranking dignitaries and representatives from various government entities.

The Forum aims to highlight the ADCMC’s crucial role in crisis management, promoting
awareness about the significance of business and service continuity, as well as introducing

alternative service strategies to sustain operations during emergencies. It also serves as a valuable
platform for networking and knowledge exchange among leaders from various sectors and
government entities.

On the opening day, the ‘Abu Dhabi Healthcare Business Continuity Standard’ was launched in
partnership with the Department of Health Abu Dhabi. This groundbreaking healthcare-focused

standard, a global first, is part of a series of continuity management standards set to be introduced
for all critical activities in Abu Dhabi to enhance resilience. The standard aims to strengthen the
healthcare sector’s preparedness and continuity management in healthcare services across the

Emirate.

The first day also marked the graduation of 129 recruits from three cohorts of the Alternative
National Service Program.

The Forum further featured discussions on best practices and strategies for ensuring business
continuity. Experts and professionals shared their insights and experiences, contributing to a rich
exchange of knowledge. Additionally, 21 local organisations that effectively activated the

Alternative National Service Program were honoured. In addition to honoring 10 local entities that