ADCMC Becomes First Emergency Management Centre To Achieve Resilient Enterprise Accreditation

The Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre – Abu Dhabi (ADCMC) has reached a significant milestone by obtaining the Resilient Enterprise Assessment Programme (REAP) accreditation from Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI International). This makes ADCMC the first specialised emergency management centre globally to receive this recognition, joining a select group of only three organisations worldwide awarded this certification annually.

With this accreditation, ADCMC is now part of an esteemed list of global organisations recognised by DRI International since 1988. The centre underwent a thorough evaluation of its institutional maturity in the specialised field. This assessment involved a comprehensive review of key documents to ensure they align with ADCMC's objectives, responsibilities, and future goals.

The REAP accreditation enhances ADCMC's ability to respond swiftly and effectively to emergencies, crises, and disasters. It aligns with international standards for crisis management. The accreditation process included various global benchmarks used in evaluating the centre within the emergencies, crises, and disasters ecosystem.

The evaluation covered a wide range of operational documents and procedures. These included evaluation procedures, planning and testing awareness training plans, crisis communication plans, incident and emergency management plans, among other relevant operational documents.

Staff Major General Pilot Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police and Chairman of the Emergency, Crises and Disaster Management Team, stated: "Obtaining the international accreditation reflects our forward-thinking vision to establish and enhance a comprehensive system that streamlines the management of emergencies, crises, and disasters, being completely prepared while adhering to best international benchmarks."

Matar Saeed Al Nuaimi, Director-General of ADCMC, highlighted that this accreditation marks a crucial step towards bolstering Abu Dhabi's readiness to tackle future challenges efficiently. He noted that this achievement underscores the centre's commitment to enhancing emergency response strategies in line with leadership's vision.

Global Recognition

"As the world's first emergency centre and the first organisation in the UAE to achieve this accreditation," Al Nuaimi added, "the centre reaffirms its dedication to creating proactive mechanisms that assess institutional maturity in this specialised field, ensuring complete preparedness to manage any event."

DRI International's Resilient Enterprise accreditation serves as an essential benchmark for an institution's resilience. It demonstrates an organisation's capability to manage emergencies effectively. The accreditation highlights institutions' implementation of comprehensive plans incorporating efficient ecosystem measures.

This achievement further solidifies ADCMC's role as a leader in managing complex situations at local and regional levels. It aligns with Abu Dhabi's ambition to be well-prepared for future challenges or crises.

With inputs from WAM