UAE: Crisis and Emergency Management Summit prioritises societal security, says Al Neyadi

Ali Saeed Al Neyadi, Chairman of the National Crisis, Emergency and Disaster Management Authority, said that the UAE has made human development efforts and constructive work to advance the country in all areas of impact, particularly in the field of emergency and crisis management. The UAE is paying particular attention to human security and stability in this area by adopting modern technologies, providing limitless support, qualifying human resources and establishing an advanced infrastructure, believing in the importance of preserving lives and safeguarding the security and stability of the nation, while protecting its resources and achievements, he said to mark the Crisis and Emergency Management Summit. The two-day summit will start on Tuesday.

He added: "We look forward to the Crisis and Emergency Management Summit and the contribution of the esteemed guests who will help in creating and opening more efficient channels to handle emergencies, crises and disasters in order to secure societies and maintain their sources of strength, whether political, economic, social or cultural. This is in order to ensure a better life not just for the time being, but for future generations around the world."

He expressed his appreciation of the efforts exerted by experts, researchers and specialists in various relevant sectors, who have shared their specialised expertise to discuss and review best practices, experiences and applications in emergency response, and enhance crisis responses, at both technical and practical levels.