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5/1/25, 10:55 AM ADCMC successfully concludes Annual ‘Business Continuity and Alternative National Service Forum - Murona’
Aligned with ADCMC’s mission to enhance preparedness and ensure seamless service continuity during
emergencies and disasters, this year’s Forum was focused on several key themes – including the
significance of business continuity, strategic role of alternative services in maintaining operations, and
innovative methods of delivering such services. Participants Explored the best practices, shared

inspiring success stories, and gained insights from prominent companies such as ADNOC and SEHA.
Furthermore, it featured a series of panel discussions exploring the Alternative National Service
Program.

His Excellency Matar Saeed Al Nuaimi, Director General of ADCMC, emphasised ADCMC’s

commitment to strengthening and mmaintaining Abu Dhabi’s preparedness for emergencies, crises, and
disasters, in line with the Emirate’s vision to position itself as a leading model in emergency, crisis, and
disaster management. H.E. also highlighted that the Centre is dedicated to ensuring compliance with the
National Standard for Business Continuity Management System by conducting comprehensive audits

and verifications. This approach enables it to identify and resolve any non-compliance issues, ultimately
enhancing the Emirate’s resilience.

His Excellency stated: “The forum brought together government entities and companies to share
knowledge, experiences, and best practices in crisis management. By leveraging past successes and

the lessons learned, participants were able to derive innovative and effective strategies. This approach
not only enhances procedures but also fosters deeper cooperation among all stakeholders.

H.E. emphasised the ADCMC’s dedication to encouraging government entities to activate the
Alternative National Service Program, which plays a vital role in ensuring business continuity and
uninterrupted delivery of essential services during emergencies. H.E. added: “The program is an

integrated system designed to strengthen security and stability by fostering seamless collaboration
among various stakeholders.”

The Abu Dhabi Emergencies, Crises, and Disasters Management Centre (ADCMC) remains committed
to strengthening institutional collaboration through forums that strengthen emergency and crisis

response. The Centre places great importance on facilitating discussions on mechanisms to ensure the
continuity of vital services, recognising them as a cornerstone for enhancing efficiency, readiness, and
proactive preparedness of Abu Dhabi’s emergency and crisis response system. As part of this strategic
approach, the annual ‘Business Continuity and Alternative National Service’ Forum convened a diverse
group of participants, fostering meaningful dialogue and a shared vision for addressing business

continuity challenges.

About ADCMC:

The Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre Abu Dhabi (ADCMC), established under
Law No. 22 of 2019, issued by the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, aims to significantly boost

the Emirate’s preparedness for emergencies, crises and disasters.

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