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11/27/24, 8:24 AM ADCMC provides government entities with recruits from 4th batch of Alternative National Service Program
strategies are in place to maintain essential functions with the support of the next generation. Over the
next four years, the centre plans to gradually increase recruitment to meet its ambitious overall target.

"Additionally, the centre supervises the implementation of Business Continuity Management systems, in
collaboration with other entities. Its responsibilities include reviewing and processing requests to

activate alternative services within local institutions, as well as developing the necessary guidelines and
plans to use alternative service recruits in accordance with existing regulations."

According to His Excellency Al Nuaimi, incorporating alternative national service recruits into business
continuity plans will provide these entities with both quantitative and qualitative human resource support,

greatly increasing operational effectiveness and emergency response times.

Brigadier Hamad Khalifa Al Neyadi , Chief of the National Service and Reserve Authority (NSRA),
commended the ADCMC's efforts in utilising alternative national service recruits and raising awareness
among Abu Dhabi's Government entities about the critical role of alternative service in sustaining
business continuity and supporting national development. Al Neyadi also underscored the importance of

collaboration among all stakeholders to strengthen the alternative national service programme,
highlighting how this initiative offers institutions a valuable opportunity to leverage the talents and
exceptional skills of young UAE Nationals to enhance organisational processes and systems, especially
in technical and specialised areas.

The recruits will be strategically assigned to key departments and critical roles within the centre,
including Operations Management, the Alternative Service Department, the Planning and Infrastructure
Resilience Department, the Risk and Threat Assessment Department, and the Cybersecurity Office.
These placements will be completed in alignment with the procedural guidelines and specific
requirements for each role, and will be supplemented with regular training and drills to assess the

effectiveness of the training provided. This move seeks to increase their sense of accountability and
motivation in light of their critical role in disaster, crisis, and emergency management. By doing so, they
will develop valuable skills that enable them to efficiently carry out essential operations when required.

After completing the training period, they are required to attend an annual refresher course for two

weeks. After the recruit has served for six months, the centre will conduct a comprehensive assessment
in order to track progress, in collaboration with each government entity that hosts alternative service
recruits.

On December 18 and 19, 2024, the ADCMC will also host the Resilience Forum to increase cooperation
on the implementation of the Alternative National Service Program and promote its role in supporting

business continuity. This annual event focuses on business continuity and alternative national service,
uniting industry leaders, decision-makers, government entities, companies, and other relevant
stakeholders to discuss and showcase the latest and best practices related to the field. The forum will

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