Trainees from the National Guard Command actively participated in the program, undergoing a distinctive training experience adhering to the highest international protocols and standards.
This initiative aligns with the National Guard's vision of cultivating specialized national capabilities capable of preserving lives, offering assistance, and orchestrating events with utmost professionalism during emergencies and disasters.
The program encompassed realistic exercises and diverse scenarios, simulating emergencies, natural disasters, and risk management across varied terrains and unpredictable conditions.
The program bolsters the country's engagement in international search and rescue missions, showcasing its pioneering efforts in supporting and safeguarding humanitarian initiatives worldwide.
Abu Dhabi – UAE, 07 December 2023: H.E. Staff Major General Salem Saeed Ghafan Al Jaberi, Commander of the National Guard, attended the graduation ceremony of the first batch of the 'Urban Search and Rescue Basic Program' at Rabdan Academy.
During the ceremony, H.E. Staff Major General Salem Saeed Ghafan Al Jaberi, Commander of the National Guard, congratulated the graduates, emphasizing the significance of this specialized program in honing their skills and advancing their capabilities to align with global changes. He highlighted the program's role in meeting the aspirations of the wise leadership and executing search and rescue and humanitarian support missions not only at the state level but also regionally and globally.
Al Jabri commended the Rabdan Academy for providing a distinctive training experience and leveraging its personnel and expertise in training and research to enhance the National Guard's capabilities. He acknowledged the academy's constant efforts toward development and leadership.
In his remarks, H.E. James Morse, President of Rabdan Academy, expressed pride in the graduation of the first batch of this exceptional program, extending congratulations to the graduates. Morse underscored Rabdan Academy's commitment to delivering a unique model that mirrors the UAE's global reputation, emphasizing high professionalism, skills enhancement, and strict adherence to international protocols and standards.
The program, spanned over (13) weeks and included diverse exercises simulating real-life scenarios for managing emergencies, natural disasters, and risk. The training also focused on executing search and rescue operations with professionalism across various terrains and unpredictable conditions.
The program is a result of a collaborative vision between the National Guard and Rabdan Academy, aiming to cultivate specialized national capabilities capable of lifesaving, providing support, and leading events during emergencies and disasters. It also seeks to enhance participants' capabilities in international search and rescue missions according to the best international standards.
The graduation ceremony was attended by H.E. James Morse, President of Rabdan Academy, and H.E. Salem Saeed Al Saeedi, Vice President of Rabdan Academy, along with leaders, academics, and specialized researchers from both parties.
