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10/31/24, 2:58 PM PRESSR: Abu Dhabi hosts the second edition of the "Centres of Excellence 2024" conference on October 30-31 — TradingView …
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.

Enhancing Resilience

His Excellency James Anthony Morse, President of Rabdan Academy,

emphasized the importance of this conference in achieving the academy's

vision and strategy to develop and qualify national and global cadres in the

fields of safety, defence and crisis management. He noted that organizing
the second edition of the conference is in response to the directives of the

wise leadership of the UAE to enhance national resilience and

preparedness to deal with emergency challenges. He added that the

conference aims to synergize efforts among relevant entities, exchanging

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