Murona Forum 2026 Kicks Off In Abu Dhabi With Focus On Emergency Management And Business Continuity

The Murona Forum 2026, organised by the Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre Abu Dhabi (ADCMC), opens on 27th January at Erth Hotel. The two-day event gathers Abu Dhabi government entities, private companies, and experts to discuss global and local practices that support preparedness, institutional resilience, business continuity, and long-term service sustainability.

Forum organisers expect the discussions, recommendations, and international participation to strengthen Abu Dhabi’s risk understanding and its wider emergency management ecosystem. The programme is designed to help government entities use more adaptive approaches, protect critical services during disruptions, and support development objectives under diverse conditions across the emirate and beyond.

The first day will include a formal announcement that ADCMC will host the Understanding Risk Global Forum 2026 (UR26). The same day will also see the graduation of the fourth and fifth cohorts of the Alternative Service Programme, and a number of organisations will be recognised for meeting the National Standard for Business Continuity.

Opening-day sessions feature several panel discussions and presentations on recovery strategies and the restoration of essential services after crises. Speakers will outline practical approaches to bringing key operations back online, assess lessons from recent disruptions, and highlight how structured business continuity frameworks help entities reduce downtime and maintain critical public and private sector activities.

The Murona Forum 2026 programme includes panels with international speakers who will address global trends in crisis management and developments in business continuity. These sessions will examine approaches to preparing for future risks, from emerging threats to complex multi-hazard scenarios, and will look at how international experience can inform planning and response in Abu Dhabi and the wider region.

{TABLE_1} summarises the core agenda, including the forum opening on 27th January, the UR26 announcement, graduation ceremonies, and technical sessions. The schedule also reflects discussions on institutional readiness, recovery mechanisms, and evolving risk management practices, which continue through to 28th January, when the event concludes with in-depth sessions on future resilience priorities.

The forum sits within wider efforts to expand partnerships between Abu Dhabi and international organisations working in emergencies, crises, and disasters. Through knowledge exchange and shared expertise, ADCMC aims to reinforce an integrated ecosystem, where government bodies, companies, and community actors contribute to preparedness, coordinated response, and strong recovery capabilities.

Volunteering is highlighted as a central theme, with discussions on how trained volunteers support emergency operations and community readiness. The forum underlines the importance of structured volunteer programmes, which can assist professional teams during crises, extend response capacity, and help build a culture of awareness and responsibility among residents and institutions in Abu Dhabi.

Matar Saeed Al Nuaimi, Director-General of The Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre Abu Dhabi (ADCMC), stated that hosting Murona Forum 2026 reflects government commitments to effective emergency, crisis, and disaster management. He said, "The forum is a strategic platform bringing together a group of local and international leaders, experts, and specialists to exchange knowledge, review pioneering experiences, and explore approaches to strengthening institutional preparedness and resilience across vital sectors."

Al Nuaimi highlighted the importance of partnerships and technology in building this ecosystem. He added, "Abu Dhabi is committed to developing an integrated ecosystem for the management of emergencies, crises, and disasters, founded on effective partnerships, the exchange of expertise, and the adoption of innovative solutions and advanced technologies that enhance the capacity of entities to respond and recover with flexibility and efficiency."

Commenting on the forum’s impact, Al Nuaimi noted its role in long-term risk planning and business continuity. He continued, "The forum will contribute to fostering a culture of risk anticipation and future preparedness while supporting innovation in business continuity and recovery. This, in turn, strengthens Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading regional and international centre for risk understanding and the development of sustainable ecosystems capable of adapting to diverse challenges."

Murona Forum 2026 Abu Dhabi outlook for business continuity and risk management

The Murona Forum 2026 will close on 28th January with detailed sessions reviewing the latest approaches in business continuity and risk management. These discussions will consider tools and mechanisms for reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s institutional readiness ecosystem, with attention to coordination between entities, capability development, and the integration of lessons from regional and international experiences.

By the end of the two-day programme, organisers expect that shared insights, technical exchanges, and formal recognition of business continuity achievements will support stronger readiness across Abu Dhabi entities. The forum is positioned to help maintain vital services, safeguard development gains, and reinforce Abu Dhabi’s role as a regional and international centre for risk understanding and effective emergency management.

With inputs from WAM