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Press release

Emergencies Crises and Disasters Management Centre -

Abu Dhabi provides government entities with recruits

from 4th batch of Alternative National Service Program

A total of 260 recruits have been assigned to 18 government entities in Abu Dhabi since
March 2023

Abu Dhabi, UAE- 25 November 2024:

The Emergencies, Crises, and Disasters Management Centre Abu Dhabi (ADCMC) has
activated the fourth cohort of the Alternative National Service Program, deploying 118
new recruits across 11 government entities in Abu Dhabi. This initiative is designed to
strengthen business continuity within critical institutions and sectors during potential
emergencies, crises and disasters. By equipping personnel with essential skills through
targeted preparation, qualification, and training, the programme ensures that key roles
remain operational under challenging circumstances. The deployment was conducted in
collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Defence, represented by the National Service and
Reserve Authority, alongside the ADCMC.

By enhancing the resilience of government organisations, the programme boosts their
capacity to address diverse challenges and contribute to national stability. With the
activation of eight additional entities, a total of 18 government bodies in Abu Dhabi,
including ADCMC, are now part of the programme, with ADCMC recently receiving its
first cohort of 20 alternative service recruits. This milestone marks a strategic advancement
toward building an integrated framework that reinforces the emirate’s readiness to manage
emergencies, crises and disasters.

The latest move brings the total number of recruits in the Alternative National Service
programme to 260, as part of a strategy to establish 30 active agencies across the emirate
by early 2025. The first batch, which was activated in March 2023, included 86 recruits
from three government entities. The second batch, in September 2023, added 15 recruits to
two more government entities, while the third batch, in February 2024, had 41 recruits
spread across five government agencies.

As an organising body in Abu Dhabi, the ADCMC plays a pivotal role in activating
alternative service protocols across essential sectors and institutions. ADCMC is tasked
with identifying eligible entities in alignment with National Service and Reserve Authority
standards, assigning recruits to suitable job classifications, overseeing their performance
evaluations, and ensuring their ongoing participation in annual training and exercise
programmes.