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10/31/24, 2:58 PM Abu Dhabi hosts 2nd edition of 'Centres of Excellence' Conference

It will bring together industry experts to discuss developments and challenges in
areas such as artificial intelligence, terrorism response, and critical infrastructure
protection.

Panel discussions will address strategic needs, volunteer firefighter programmes,
and decision-making in high-risk settings, along with innovations in firefighting on

warships and crisis management.

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

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