Abu Dhabi:The National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) held specialized workshops aimed at enhancing readiness, fostering government integration, and building institutional and community capabilities. These workshops were part of the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2026.
According to Wam, the workshops align with the UAE's strategic focus on proactivity, agility, and sustainable development. Key attendees included Ali Saeed Al Neyadi, Chairman of NCEMA; Ali Rashid Al Neyadi, Director-General of NCEMA; Saif Al Shamsi, Deputy Director-General of NCEMA; Dr. Saif Jumaa Al Dhaheri, Director of the National Operations Center at NCEMA; and Fahad Butti Al Muhairi, Director of Alternative Services and Volunteering Center.
During the workshops, NCEMA demonstrated the readiness of the national system and tested the efficiency of coordination and response in facing challenges. The importance of integrating roles and responsibilities across relevant entities and unifying protection and readiness requirements was highlighted. Additionally, NCEMA hosted a panel discussion titled 'Family Readiness', focusing on empowering families to handle various scenarios through household readiness, early awareness, and community engagement.
Furthermore, NCEMA announced the launch of four national initiatives aimed at fostering a culture of preparedness, raising community awareness, and driving engagement in prevention and response efforts to ensure inclusive readiness across the community. Ali Saeed Al Neyadi emphasized the commitment to translating leadership directives into integrated national efforts that enhance community safety and stability and highlighted the shared national responsibility for readiness.
These annual meetings serve as a platform for federal and local government leaders to discuss national priorities, review government performance, and enhance coordination across entities to support joint policies and initiatives. NCEMA's participation reaffirms its commitment to transforming strategic directions into actionable plans that strengthen institutional and community readiness in the UAE.
