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Supported by key strategic stakeholders, the event's Platinum sponsors include the Ministry of
Defence, the National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, the National Guard
Command, Abu Dhabi Police, and the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority. Gold sponsors include the
Tawazun Council and Abu Dhabi Airports, with Jaheziya as Silver sponsor and the Emergency, Crisis
and Disaster Management Centre - Abu Dhabi as Bronze sponsor.

James Anthony Morse, President of Rabdan Academy, stressed the conference’s role in aligning
with the UAE’s vision of enhancing national resilience and developing skilled cadres in safety,
defence, and crisis management.

He added, "The conference builds synergy across entities to strengthen first responders’
capabilities, ensuring a swift response to emergencies."

Ali Rashid Al Neyadi, Director-General of the National Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster Management
Authority, highlighted NCEMA’s commitment to a unified national emergency response and
strengthened collaboration among partners at all levels.

He emphasised the importance of initiatives enhancing first responder resilience and emergency
coordination.

Brigadier-General Ahmed Hassan Al Zaabi, Deputy Commander of the National Guard, reiterated
the National Guard’s dedication to collaborative emergency response efforts. Muammar Abdulla
Abushehab, CEO of the Tawazun Council, noted Tawazun’s support for partnerships advancing
innovation and cooperation in security and safety, contributing to the UAE’s leadership in these
fields.

Ahmed Saif bin Zaitoon Al Muhairi, Director of Central Operations Sector at Abu Dhabi Police,
affirmed the importance of such events in elevating safety and preparedness for emergencies.

Brigadier Salem bin Barak Al Dhaheri, Acting Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence
Authority, underscored the conference’s role in knowledge-sharing for preventive safety and
enhanced emergency response capabilities.

Sultan Al Dhaheri, Senior Vice President at Abu Dhabi Airports, added that the event supports
integrating global best practices, anticipating and mitigating risks to traveller safety and strategic
facility security.

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