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Reserve Authority standards, assigning recruits to suitable job classifications, overseeing their performance evaluations,
and ensuring their ongoing participation in annual training and exercise programmes.

Matar Al Nuaimi, ADCMC's Director-General, said, "This latest activation aligns seamlessly with Abu Dhabi's vision of
ensuring uninterrupted operations and service continuity in the face of potential crises and disasters. It also represents
a meaningful investment in the emirate's future, as ADCMC ensures that alternative 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."

He added that 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 highlighted how this initiative offers institutions a valuable opportunity to leverage young UAE nationals'
talents and exceptional skills to enhance organisational processes and systems.

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.
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 18th and 19th December 2024, the ADCMC will also host the Resilience Forum to increase cooperation on the
implementation of the Alternative National Service Programme 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 also honour key local entities and partners, ensuring effective support for this national initiative to bolster
business continuity across the emirate.

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