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Program were recognised. Furthermore, 10 local entities were honoured for meeting the
requirements for compliance with the National Business Continuity Standard in Abu Dhabi.

Matar Saeed Al Nuaimi, Director General of ADCMC, stressed the centre's commitment to
enhancing Abu Dhabi’s preparedness. This aligns with the emirate’s vision to establish itself as a
leading model in emergency, crisis, and disaster management. He emphasised ADCMC’s
dedication to ensuring compliance with the National Standard for Business Continuity
Management System through comprehensive audits and verifications.

Al Nuaimi stated that these audits help identify and resolve non-compliance issues, ultimately
strengthening the emirate’s resilience. He remarked that "The forum brought together government
entities and companies to share knowledge, experiences, and best practices in crisis
management." By leveraging past successes and lessons learned, participants could derive
innovative strategies that enhance procedures and foster deeper cooperation among stakeholders.

ADCMC remains committed to promoting institutional collaboration through forums that enhance
emergency response capabilities. The centre places great importance on discussions about
mechanisms ensuring vital services' continuity. Recognising these as essential for improving
efficiency and readiness in Abu Dhabi’s emergency response system is crucial.

Encouraging Collaboration

Al Nuaimi also highlighted ADCMC’s dedication to encouraging government entities to activate the
Alternative National Service Program. This program plays a crucial role in ensuring business
continuity during emergencies by maintaining uninterrupted delivery of essential services. Al
Nuaimi described it as "an integrated system designed to strengthen security and stability by
fostering seamless collaboration among various stakeholders."

The first day also celebrated the graduation of 129 recruits from three cohorts of the Alternative
National Service Program. This program is integral to maintaining business continuity during
emergencies by ensuring essential services continue without interruption.

The forum underscored ADCMC's ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional collaboration through
such events. These forums are vital for enhancing emergency response capabilities by facilitating
discussions on mechanisms that ensure vital services' continuity.

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