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across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, fostering an integrated, patient-centric care system. It primarily focuses on
driving timely and uninterrupted response to critical emergencies through the seamless coordination of

resources and expertise. In addition, it aims to minimise service disruptions stemming from emergencies,
crises, and disasters. This is essential to enhance the safety and well-being of patients, visitors, and

healthcare professionals, while strengthening service continuity across the Emirate, right from pre-hospital
services to diagnostics, and treatment.

His Excellency Matar Saeed Al Nuaimi, Director General of ADCMC, reaffirmed the Centre’s unwavering
commitment to advancing the emergency, crisis, and disaster management system, as well as elevating the

resilience and sustainability of the Emirate’s healthcare sector. His Excellency emphasised the need to
establish comprehensive, integrated standards that ensure both essential service continuity and patient
safety under all circumstances. H.E. Al Nuaimi also stated that the initiative aligns with the Centre’s strategic

vision to enhance Abu Dhabi’s preparedness for emergencies and crises, further solidifying its position as a
global leader in this critical domain.

His Excellency further stated: “The health and well-being of the population remain a top priority for the
Emirate of Abu Dhabi, aligning with the government’s aim to provide an exceptional quality of life for all
residents and ensure the continuity of essential healthcare services. Achieving this exemplary vision

necessitates strict compliance with the regulatory and legislative frameworks, as well as the effective
implementation of key requirements by all stakeholders within the healthcare sector. In such a scenario, it is

also essential to proactively identify and manage strategic risks at the Emirate level, by understanding their
potential impact on healthcare, reinforcing both social and economic stability.”

His Excellency also eemphasised the newly introduced standard’s critical role in enhancing the healthcare
sector’s capacity, and establishing a flexible business continuity management system to ensure the

sustainability of healthcare services, even during emergencies. H.E. Al Nuaimi remarked that such a system
empowers healthcare providers to effectively adapt to evolving challenges and respond swiftly to a wide
range of crisis situations.

H.E.Dr. Noura Khamis Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of DoH said: “Abu Dhabi has made remarkable strides in

strengthening the readiness of its healthcare ecosystem, ensuring the sustainability and continuity of its
services in times of crisis. Collaboration, joint efforts, and integration between all stakeholders have played a

vital role in achieving the Emirate’s milestones in that regard. Today, Abu Dhabi proudly ranks among the
world’s most innovative and resilient healthcare systems in emergency preparedness and response. This

achievement is no coincidence, but a direct result of our wise leadership’s steadfast support and guidance in
prioritising the community’s health and safety above all. Through coordinated efforts to drive innovation,
harness the latest technologies, and continuously advance infrastructure and regulatory frameworks, Abu

Dhabi continues to set a distinguished global example.”
H.E. added: “We are proud of the collaboration between the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, the Abu

Dhabi Public Health Centre, and the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Centre in

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