Abu Dhabi crisis and emergency management summit discusses strategic response

Abu Dhabi: The National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Authority (NCEMA) will host the Crisis and Emergency Management Summit (CEMS) 2023 in Abu Dhabi on 9-10 May

CEMS events will bring together global leaders, academics and scientists from around the world specializing in the fields of emergency, crisis and disaster management. The summit aims to improve the preparedness of emergency and crisis systems, unify the sector’s global efforts, and highlight the future of emergency and crisis management in light of growing threats and risks around the world.

“We are delighted to host industry experts from around the world for a two-day summit that will shed light on improving emergency and crisis management preparedness, highlight the UAE’s important role in strengthening international cooperation in this field, discuss the future of emergency management in light of threats and risks are increasing and emphasizing the integration of new technologies such as artificial intelligence to predict risks, disasters and crises to reduce their impact. Mariam Al Qubaisi of CEMS said: “After senior experts from national, regional and global security and emergency management related entities With the participation of officials and experts, we exchange knowledge and experience to jointly build an enhanced emergency and crisis management system that will benefit us all. “Official spokesman.

Al Qubaisi praised the UAE’s wise leadership for its important role in strengthening cooperation and partnerships with countries around the world in emergency and crisis management, as well as facilitating the integration of modern technologies and technologies, which have greatly benefited the industry. As seen in the UAE’s success in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic, the country has proven to be proactive and resilient in responding to such crises, earning praise from many international scientific and crisis management bodies.

Al Qubaisi explained that the summit was organized within the framework of NCEMA’s desire to strengthen its role and capabilities in responding to emergencies, crises and disasters, thereby enhancing the performance and capabilities of the UAE’s emergency response to maintain security, maintain national stability, protect The economy, the people and the country as a whole.

She added that the summit, which brings together eminent personalities in the field of emergencies and crises from around the world, will discuss the most important challenges facing the field as well as global trends that can be adopted, based on the UAE’s strategic cooperation with many countries. States, international organizations and relevant institutions, besides the application of the highest international standards and practices in the field of emergency and crisis management and the adaptability of modern technologies, contribute to the development of forward-looking plans.

The vision of the summit, which had broad international participation, was to highlight the importance of continuing to develop the emergency, crisis and disaster management industry to address potential future challenges, especially in light of the developments the world is going through and AI systems and multiple digital solutions programs and platforms.

The summit’s main agenda will include several discussion topics, the most important of which are an integrated and integrated approach to non-traditional management of emergencies and crises, preparing for unexpected crises and preparing the next generation of leaders for emergencies and crisis preparedness, emergency and crisis preparedness and response globalization, and community partnerships for successful emergency and crisis management.

Subthemes discussed during the summit included major topics such as anticipating the future of emergencies and crises, challenges of intersectoral integration and strategic balance, using integrated dynamic tools in national risk management, next-generation risk, systems in emergency and crisis management, Develop national leaders in cross-border risk, social response to emergencies and crises, behavioral change and its impact on community preparedness, and a culture of volunteerism during emergencies and crises.

More than 20 senior officials from national, regional and global security, emergency and crisis management agencies, as well as well-known experts and experts from more than 10 different countries, who have practical experience and academic expertise in crisis and disaster management and have contributed A great effort has been made in the field of crisis recovery and will take part in this event.

CEMS is a global platform that strengthens partnerships, consolidates international cooperation and facilitates the exchange of knowledge and experience in the field of emergency, crisis and disaster management. It will discuss the most prominent global challenges and trends in this field, including mechanisms for anticipating future risks, with the aim of strengthening the global response to cross-border crises and emergencies through international cooperation.