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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 launching the Abu Dhabi Business
Continuity Standard for Heathcare. This initiative is designed to further strengthen
the readiness of healthcare facilities across the Emirate, ensuring the uninterrupted
delivery of care services, enhancing integration among key stakeholders, unifying

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