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10/31/24, 2:51 PM Abu Dhabi hosts the second edition of the "Centres of Excellence 2024" conference on October 30-31
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: The "Rabdan Academy," a global leader in the fields of safety,
security, defence, emergency preparedness, and crisis management will host the second edition of the
"Centres of Excellence 2024" Conference under the theme ‘Agility and Resilience of First Responders,’

in Abu Dhabi on October 30-31.

The conference aims to enhance cooperation among relevant authorities in fire management,
counterterrorism, and safety and security at local, regional and global levels. This contributes to the
enhancement of specialized capabilities in the fields of safety, security, defence, emergency
preparedness and crisis management. It will also feature a range of experts and specialists within the

industry, providing detailed insights about accelerating global challenges and developments. Over the
course of two days, the event will discuss the role of artificial intelligence in combatting terrorism,
protecting critical infrastructure, and managing fires in high-risk environments.

This edition of the conference focuses on multiple strategic themes and will host panel discussions

regarding the future needs for national qualifications, volunteer firefighter programs and national
decision-making model in high-risk environments. The discussions will also highlight the importance of
coordinating enhanced firefighting services on warships and providing participants with a
comprehensive overview of the latest challenges and innovations in firefighting and crisis management.

The conference, supported by key strategic stakeholders of the Academy, aims to contribute to its

overarching objectives. Platinum sponsors include the Ministry of Defence, the National Emergency,
Crisis, and Disaster Management Authority, the National Guard Command, the Abu Dhabi Police
General Headquarters, and the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority. The Tawazun Council and Abu Dhabi
Airports join as Gold sponsors, while the Emirates Medical Preparedness and Response Program

'Jaheziya' serves as a Silver sponsor. Furthermore, the Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster Management
Center - Abu Dhabi is the Bronze sponsor for the event.

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