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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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