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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

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