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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 also honour key local entities and
partners, ensuring effective support for this national initiative aimed at bolstering business continuity across
the emirate.

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