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ecosystem infrastructure and strategic vision, ensuring continued advancements and resilience
in responding to medical emergencies, disasters and crises while maintaining seamless
operations across the healthcare sector."

He added, "By adopting a comprehensive approach, UMOC supports the development of a
sustainable emergency management system capable of identifying and addressing emerging
challenges with precision and efficiency. It contributes to safeguarding the health and well-being
of the community members while positioning Abu Dhabi as a global pioneer in advanced
healthcare systems."
During the visit, H.H. Sheikh Khaled was accompanied by Mansoor Ibrahim Al Mansoori,
Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi; Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary-General of
the Abu Dhabi Executive Council; and Dr. Noura Al Ghaithi, Under-Secretary of the Department
of Health – Abu Dhabi.

Established under the leadership of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, UMOC serves as a
central hub for formulating, developing and coordinating emergency response and preparedness
frameworks. The centre collaborates with representatives from Abu Dhabi Civil Defence
Authority, Response Plus Medical Services and major healthcare providers, such as
NMC, PureHealth, ADNOC, Ahalia Group, Mediclinic, Burjeel, and M42, as well as ambulance
services providers and support functions, including poison centres, organ transplantation
programmes, blood banks and mortuaries.

Strategic partners, including the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management
Authority, Ministry of Defence, Emergencies Crises and Disasters Management Centre – Abu
Dhabi, Ministry of Health and Prevention, and Malaffi, are also integral to its operations.

Through collaboration and coordination with key stakeholders, the centre will serve as a
central hub for emergency management and a vital enhancement to Abu Dhabi’s healthcare
sector. By leveraging the expertise of highly skilled professionals, deploying data-driven
strategies and integrating cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies, the centre aims to
strengthen public health safeguards, advance emergency readiness and optimise response
capabilities to the highest standards.

Moreover, UMOC will oversee pre-hospital services and procedures, including the operations of
emergency medical teams and ambulance services, while providing support to ambulance
providers during major events. The centre also features an advanced AI-powered system
designed to optimise ambulance routes by analysing data to determine the fastest and safest
routes from the incident site to healthcare facilities. Additionally, the system ensures the efficient
allocation of cases to the most suitable healthcare facilities, such as specialised centres for
burns or strokes.

The centre also integrates a smart triage system to prioritise emergency cases instantly and
features a real-time monitoring and tracking system for ambulance vehicles’ movements.
Additionally, UMOC includes an early warning system that predicts potential outbreaks and
diseases by analysing current alerts and historical data using artificial intelligence.

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