Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi, received a delegation from Abu Dhabi Police, Civil Defence and the Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre on October 1, 2026, the Emirates News Agency reported. The meeting focused on operational updates and coordination efforts among the agencies responsible for maintaining public safety across the emirate. Sheikh Hazza listened to presentations outlining recent activities before highlighting the need for sustained vigilance in line with directives from the UAE leadership. The delegation expressed appreciation for the guidance provided during the session which forms part of regular engagements between senior officials and security bodies.
The Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters leads many of the integrated response frameworks that involve Civil Defence teams and the specialised centre, a structure that has evolved over the past decade. Public Authority figures show the emirate maintains a comprehensive approach to risk management that draws on both local capabilities and international standards. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan holds multiple roles in the Al Nahyan family including oversight responsibilities that frequently intersect with security and community affairs according to profiles compiled by regional analysts.
A report from the Abu Dhabi Media Office states that the Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre became the first specialised emergency management organisation worldwide to earn Resilient Enterprise Assessment Program accreditation from the Disaster Recovery Institute International.[[1]](https://www.mediaoffice.abudhabi/en/security/emergencies-crises-and-disasters-management-centre-abu-dhabi-worlds-first-specialised-emergency-management-centre-to-receive-resilient-enterprise-assessment-program-accreditation/) The centre joined a limited group of only three entities recognised annually by the institute under this programme. Officials noted that the accreditation process evaluated performance against global benchmarks for crisis response and institutional resilience.
The centre carried out 63 specialised activities throughout 2025 including 30 training courses and 33 joint exercises, according to a February 2026 dispatch from the Emirates News Agency.[[2]](https://www.wam.ae/en/article/1738yah-adcmc-strengthens-abu-dhabi%E2%80%99s-preparedness-through) A total of 492 trainees from 33 government entities benefited from the courses while 51 entities took part in the exercises. These programmes followed an approved methodology that incorporated tabletop simulations, field drills and advanced digital scenarios using the Jaheziya platform.
Abu Dhabi Police has identified 338 vital operations that must continue without interruption even during major crises, Khaleej Times reported in an April 2025 article detailing continuity planning.[[3]](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/abu-dhabi-police-ensures-zero-disruptions-during-emergencies) The force completed risk audits at more than 250 locations across the emirate over a three-year period and has trained nearly 9,000 personnel on business continuity protocols in partnership with the Saif Bin Zayed Police Academy. Joint drills with Civil Defence and other agencies have formed a regular part of the preparedness calendar.
The Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre was established under Law No. 22 of 2019 to develop policies, conduct assessments and coordinate responses across Abu Dhabi, Gulf News reported in March 2026.[[4]](https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-strengthens-emergency-readiness-with-public-awareness-drive-1.500488063) The centre runs public awareness campaigns to improve community readiness and maintains an integrated operations model that relies on real-time data sharing among stakeholders. Emergency contact numbers published by the authorities include 999 for police and Civil Defence, 991 for electricity and 992 for water services.
