About NCEMA
General Description
The National Emergency and Crisis Management Authority (NCEMA) falls under the authority of the National Security Council (NSC). It is the leading national organization responsible for managing and coordinating all efforts related to crisis and emergency. It is the federal organization responsible for developing national policies and procedures for training and auditing of all crisis and emergency management related activities on a national level.
Mission
NCEMA's mission is to coordinate all national efforts to save lives, preserve national properties and assets by hindering the effect of emergencies and crisis, and coordinate the national recovery efforts.
Goals and Objectives
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Compose a unified federal emergency law that governs the management of national emergencies and consequently develop a National Response Plan (NRP).
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Establish a national emergency command center to be responsible for coordinating and managing all capabilities and resources on a national level.
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Establish a national crisis and emergency command and control to be the executing arm for the NCEMA responsible for managing national capabilities and resources and coordinating between all parties participating in emergency response. Ensure preparedness of all organizations involved in the management of emergency and crisis within the UAE by conducting periodic training and exercises.
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Organize an annual international crisis and emergency management conference aiming to raise awareness and improve performance and effectiveness of emergency response efforts and capabilities for the UAE.
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Establish a national crisis and emergency collage to be responsible for establishing unified national definitions and standards of all crisis and emergency related concepts to ensure integration and collaboration and proper coordination between all related parties and organizations within the UAE. As well as train, conduct research, develop improved communication and other related mechanisms, and raise public awareness for matters related to crisis and emergency management.