Abu Dhabi, UAE - 20 June 2023: Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority (ADCDA) and Rabdan Academy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their collaboration in enhancing the overall security, safety, and management of emergencies, crises, and disasters in Abu Dhabi.
The signing ceremony took place at ADCDA headquarters, witnessed by H.E Brigadier General Salem Abdullah Bin Barak Al Dhaheri, Director General of ADCDA, and H.E. James Morse, President of Rabdan Academy, along with representatives from both parties.
This strategic partnership aims to facilitate the exchange of experiences, technologies, and services related to safety, security, defence, emergency preparedness, and crisis management (SSDEC). Additionally, the collaboration will provide technical and advisory services to develop joint programs and research, ultimately contributing to the training of specialized national cadres in emergency, crisis and disaster management.
On this occasion, H.E Brigadier General Salem Abdullah Bin Barak Al Dhaheri, Director General of ADCDA, said: ‘The signing of this MoU represents the culmination of the ADCDA’s governmental and strategic objectives. It aims to enhance the ADCDA’s workforce by providing specialized national personnel and creating opportunities for their professional growth. The agreement facilitates the exchange of experiences, fosters the development of capabilities and skills, establishes a mechanism for designing joint training plans, and promotes collaboration in research and development within scientific and academic domains. Additionally, it facilitates the organization of seminars, conferences, and joint workshops, as well as the provision of training courses’.
Al Dhaheri emphasized that partnering with Rabdan Academy broadens the horizons for exchanging mutual benefits and leveraging the capabilities of both parties in enhancing work development, training, and consultancy. This collaboration embodies the vision of the ADCDA to strengthen relationships with strategic partners and elevate work standards in alignment with the Plan Abu Dhabi 2030.
H.E. James Morse, President of Rabdan Academy, emphasized that this partnership signifies a new phase of unique cooperation between the two parties across various fields. He highlighted Rabdan Academy's commitment to supporting institutions and individuals, enhancing national resilience, and developing specialized professionals in diverse sciences and strategic fields.
Morse added, ‘We believe that Rabdan Academy and the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority share a common national message, and we have a lot to achieve together in the next stage. This agreement will serve as a framework for our strategic cooperation, uniting efforts to strengthen the principle of integrated emergency management.’
The collaboration between the two parties will involve the exchange of best practices in emergency response and risk management, along with the transfer of technical and practical knowledge in training and development, risk analysis and evaluation, and the formulation of solutions and recommendations for foreseeable risks.
Furthermore, this partnership aims to produce high-quality outputs, including scientific research, professional and academic programs, training courses and specialized studies. These endeavours will enhance future foresight capabilities, enabling adaptive and responsive actions aligned with global best practices, methodologies and policies.
Rabdan Academy adopts a unique dual education approach, combining academic and vocational aspects. The academy's programs involve the participation of numerous national and international organizations, and it welcomes experts and speakers from around the world. The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority is dedicated to promoting preventive awareness, nurturing highly skilled and efficient personnel, and staying updated with global advancements.
The joint efforts will contribute to the development of professional development programs specializing in the SSDEC domain, together with seminars and workshops to transfer knowledge and skills to various groups, ultimately enhancing national resilience.
