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ADCMC receives Resilient Enterprise Assessment Programme accreditation
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ABU DHABI, 9th December, 2024 (WAM) -- The Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre – Abu Dhabi (ADCMC) has achieved a major milestone in institution
resilience, receiving Resilient Enterprise Assessment Programme (REAP) accreditation from the Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI International).
ADCMC is the world's first specialised emergency management centre to secure the recognition, placing it among a select group of only three global organisations awarded t
certification each year by DRI International.
With the accreditation, the centre has joined a distinguished list of global organisations recognised by DRI International since its founding in 1988. It obtained the accreditatio
an evaluation of its institutional maturity in the specialised field.
The evaluation included an extensive review of key documents to ensure their alignment with ADCMC's objectives, responsibilities and future goals. It covered a wide range o
operational documents and procedures, including evaluation procedures, planning and testing awareness training plans, a crisis communication plan, incident and emergenc
management plans, as well as other relevant operational documents and procedures.
The REAP accreditation strengthens ADCMC's capacity to respond promptly and effectively to emergencies, crises, and disasters, in line with global benchmarks in managing
ensure the enhancement of institutional resilience, the accreditation process incorporated a range of international benchmarks used in the comprehensive evaluation of the c
the emergencies, crises, and disasters ecosystem.
Staff Major General Pilot Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police and Chairman of the Emergency, Crises and Disaster Management Team, said,
the international accreditation reflects our forward-thinking vision to establish and enhance a comprehensive system that streamlines the management of emergencies, crises
disasters, being completely prepared while adhering to best international benchmarks.
"It further reinforces our commitment towards ensuring future preparedness, which is in line with the ambitious vision of our wise leadership, further positioning Abu Dhabi as
emirate that can address upcoming challenges or crises efficiently. At ADCMC, we seek to garner more trust and leadership in local and regional levels in mitigating complex
Matar Saeed Al Nuaimi, Director-General of ADCMC, said this accreditation marks a significant step towards strengthening Abu Dhabi's preparedness to effectively and efficie
future challenges. This achievement reflects the centre's unwavering commitment to the vision of the wise leadership to enhance emergency, crisis, and disaster response str

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