Murona Forum 2026 Demonstrates Resilience And Cooperation In Abu Dhabi

The Murona Forum 2026 closed in Abu Dhabi after two days of sessions that focused on continuity of vital services, institutional resilience and emergency management across key sectors. Organised by the Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre Abu Dhabi, the event gathered government entities, companies and experts to review future challenges and practical responses.

Participants examined how Abu Dhabi can protect essential infrastructure and recover operations quickly after disruptions. Discussions underlined the need for integrated planning, flexible organisational models and clear coordination between public and private bodies. The forum also highlighted how Alternative Service recruits can act as an adaptable support resource that strengthens emergency response structures during crises.

A core outcome of Murona Forum 2026 was the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre Abu Dhabi and Rabdan Academy. The agreement aims to deepen cooperation, promote innovation in crisis management education and develop specialised competencies that support institutional resilience and the continuity of vital services.

The second day’s programme centred on mechanisms that help entities resume operations efficiently after disruptions. Experts presented models that link strategic planning with on‑the‑ground execution, paying special attention to the sustainability of vital services. Case studies explored how adaptive systems, clear governance and trained personnel can maintain performance during emergencies and speed up service restoration.

Forum sessions reviewed lessons from real incidents in Abu Dhabi and other regions. Specialists described how disruptions affected essential sectors and outlined the frameworks used to restore services within existing institutional work ecosystems. These exchanges enabled participants to compare approaches, identify gaps in current procedures and refine response plans for future complex scenarios.

Matar Saeed Al Nuaimi, Director-General of the Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre Abu Dhabi, stated that the forum’s outputs provide measurable support to the emirate’s preparedness agenda. Al Nuaimi noted that proposed solutions and applications strengthen entities’ ability to respond to emergencies while maintaining the continuity of vital services that underpin economic and social stability.

Al Nuaimi explained that Murona Forum 2026 helped shape more flexible organisational structures that connect long-term strategies with daily practice. According to Al Nuaimi, the memorandum of understanding with Rabdan Academy marks an important step in capacity building for emergency, crisis and disaster management, particularly through specialised training and knowledge transfer tailored to Abu Dhabi’s institutional needs.

Murona Forum 2026 Abu Dhabi emergency management and vital services cooperation

Looking ahead, Al Nuaimi said that the next phase will emphasise turning forum outcomes into concrete initiatives. This includes stronger integration between entities and expanded use of local competencies via the Alternative National Service Programme. The goal is to improve efficiency, sustainability and coordination across the entire emergency management ecosystem in Abu Dhabi.

James Morse, President of Rabdan Academy, said the partnership underscores the Academy’s role in national preparedness. Morse added that the cooperation aligns academic research with field application, supports institutional integration and reinforces Abu Dhabi’s long-term vision to enhance readiness while ensuring that vital services remain available during crises and through recovery periods.

The Murona Forum 2026 ended with a shared focus on collaboration and knowledge exchange as drivers of institutional resilience and effective emergency management. Participants agreed that continuous learning from real events, combined with structured partnerships such as the Rabdan Academy agreement, helps maintain an adaptive ecosystem and supports Abu Dhabi’s position as a regional and international reference point.

With inputs from WAM