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awarded this certification each year by DRI International.

With this accreditation, ADCMC has joined a distinguished list of global organisations recognised by DRI
International since its founding in 1988. The Centre obtained this accreditation following an optimal

evaluation of its institutional maturity in the specialised field. This evaluation included an extensive review of
key documents to ensure their alignment with the Centre’s objectives, responsibilities, and future goals. The

assessment covered a wide range of operational documents and procedures, including evaluation
procedures, planning and testing awareness training plans, crisis communication plan, incident and

emergency management plans, among other relevant operational documents and procedures.

This accreditation strengthens the Centre’s capacity to respond promptly and effectively to emergencies,

crises, and disasters, in line with the global benchmarks in managing crises. To ensure the enhancement of
institutional resilience, the accreditation process incorporated a range of international benchmarks used in

the comprehensive evaluation of the Centre within the emergencies, crises, and disasters ecosystem.

H.E. 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, commended the efforts of ADCMC,

saying: “Obtaining the international accreditation reflects our forward-thinking vision to establish and enhance
a comprehensive system that streamlines the management of emergencies, crises, and 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 an ideal 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
situations.”

H.E further stated that the prominent recognition for ADCMC highlights its efforts to further develop and
innovate in its field or work, further enhancing the centre’s capability to maintain safety and stability among

the community regardless of the situation.”

H.E. Matar Saeed Al Nuaimi, the Director General of the Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management
Centre – Abu Dhabi, said, “The accreditation of ADCMC by DRI International Resilient Enterprise

Accreditation marks a significant step towards strengthening Abu Dhabi's preparedness to effectively and
efficiently tackle future challenges. This achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to the vision of our
wise leadership to enhance emergency, crisis, and disaster response strategies. It also demonstrates the

highest standards of institutional resilience incorporated in our plans. As the world’s first emergency centre
and the first organisation in the UAE to achieve this accreditation, the Centre reaffirms its dedication to

creating proactive mechanisms that assess institutional maturity in this specialised field, ensuring complete

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