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CNBC
02-07-2025
- Science
- CNBC
Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle
Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, PhD is a senior research scientist at Yale University's Center for Emotional Intelligence. She is a regular contributor to Psychology Today and Creativity Post, and co-editor of "The Cambridge Handbook of Creativity and Emotions" and "Crises, Creativity, and Innovation." She is the author of "The Creativity Choice: The Science of Making Decisions to Turn Ideas into Action." She lives in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Al Etihad
30-04-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
ADCMC reinforces vision to boost crisis readiness across Abu Dhabi entities
1 May 2025 01:17 SARA ALZAABI (ABU DHABI)Leaders and experts of government departments recently came together in a two-day Abu Dhabi forum that focused on enhancing preparedness and ensuring service continuity during times of crisis. During this year's annual 'Business Continuity and Alternative National Service – Murona' — held from April 29 to 30 — insights were exchanged on ways to sustain essential operations when contingencies arise. The forum, organised by yhe Emergencies, Crises, and Disasters Management Centre - Abu Dhabi (ADCMC), featured a series of presentations highlighting best practices in business Al Azizi, Director of Business Continuity and Alternative Services Department at the ADCMC, stressed the emirate's commitment to resilience and preparations go beyond simple planning, she told Aletihad. 'We have a national standard of business continuity, based on which we assess an entity and ensure that it identifies critical jobs. This critical job can be supported by a different strategy in order to ensure that this operation will not be disrupted in case of an emergency or a different type of crisis.'In its third edition, the forum has expanded from a sole focus on business continuity to the coverage of the Alternative National Service an entity meets the standard and identifies the critical jobs in its operations, it will be certified to implement the alternative service, Al Azizi collaborations at local and federal levels, the centre supports government, semi-government, and private entities, and works closely with the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) on alternative service strategies.'We have conducted an audit across 93 entities, and 89 of them are found to be compliant with the national standard of business continuity. Twenty-two of these entities have activated alternative services as a strategy, through the approved process within the centre in Abu Dhabi,' Al Azizi said. The centre, she said, is guided by a vision to enhance crisis readiness and foster a culture of resilience across all sectors in Abu Dhabi.
Mid East Info
30-04-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
ADCMC successfully concludes Annual ‘Business Continuity and Alternative National Service Forum – Murona' - Middle East Business News and Information
The Emergencies, Crises, and Disasters Management Centre Abu Dhabi (ADCMC) successfully concluded the annual 'Business Continuity and Alternative National Service Forum – Murona', an event that brought together public and private sector entities to elevate crisis management capabilities across the Emirate. Aligned with ADCMC's mission to enhance preparedness and ensure seamless service continuity during emergencies and disasters, this year's Forum was focused on several key themes – including the significance of business continuity, strategic role of alternative services in maintaining operations, and innovative methods of delivering such services. Participants Explored the best practices, shared inspiring success stories, and gained insights from prominent companies such as ADNOC and SEHA. Furthermore, it featured a series of panel discussions exploring the Alternative National Service Program. His Excellency Matar Saeed Al Nuaimi, Director General of ADCMC, emphasised ADCMC's commitment to strengthening and mmaintaining Abu Dhabi's preparedness for emergencies, crises, and disasters, in line with the Emirate's vision to position itself as a leading model in emergency, crisis, and disaster management. H.E. also highlighted that the Centre is dedicated to ensuring compliance with the National Standard for Business Continuity Management System by conducting comprehensive audits and verifications. This approach enables it to identify and resolve any non-compliance issues, ultimately enhancing the Emirate's resilience. His Excellency stated: 'The forum brought together government entities and companies to share knowledge, experiences, and best practices in crisis management. By leveraging past successes and the lessons learned, participants were able to derive innovative and effective strategies. This approach not only enhances procedures but also fosters deeper cooperation among all stakeholders. H.E. emphasised the ADCMC's dedication to encouraging government entities to activate the Alternative National Service Program, which plays a vital role in ensuring business continuity and uninterrupted delivery of essential services during emergencies. H.E. added: 'The program is an integrated system designed to strengthen security and stability by fostering seamless collaboration among various stakeholders.' The Abu Dhabi Emergencies, Crises, and Disasters Management Centre (ADCMC) remains committed to strengthening institutional collaboration through forums that strengthen emergency and crisis response. The Centre places great importance on facilitating discussions on mechanisms to ensure the continuity of vital services, recognising them as a cornerstone for enhancing efficiency, readiness, and proactive preparedness of Abu Dhabi's emergency and crisis response system. As part of this strategic approach, the annual 'Business Continuity and Alternative National Service' Forum convened a diverse group of participants, fostering meaningful dialogue and a shared vision for addressing business continuity challenges.
Al Etihad
30-04-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Abu Dhabi enhances collaboration on emergencies, crises and disasters management
30 Apr 2025 19:57 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The Emergencies, Crises, and Disasters Management Centre - Abu Dhabi (ADCMC) has concluded the annual Business Continuity and Alternative National Service Forum – event was held in the presence of Major General Ahmed Saif bin Zaitoon Al Muhairi Chairman of ADCMC and Abu Dhabi Police Commander-in-Chief, along with a number of dignitaries and officials from government entities. It brought together public and private sector entities to elevate crisis management capabilities across the the opening day, the Abu Dhabi Healthcare Business Continuity Standard was launched in partnership with the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi. This healthcare-focused standard - a global first - is part of a series of continuity management standards set to be introduced for all critical activities in Abu Dhabi to enhance resilience. The first day also marked the graduation of 129 recruits from three cohorts of the Alternative National Service forum further featured discussions on best practices and strategies for ensuring business continuity. Experts and professionals shared their insights and experiences, contributing to a rich exchange of knowledge. Additionally, 21 local organisations that effectively activated the Alternative National Service Programme were honoured alongside 10 local entities that completed the requirements for compliance with the National Business Continuity Standard in Abu Dhabi. Matar Saeed Al Nuaimi, Director General of ADCMC, emphasised ADCMC's commitment to strengthening and maintaining Abu Dhabi's preparedness, in line with the emirate's vision to position itself as a leading model in emergency, crisis, and disaster management. He also highlighted the centre's dedication to ensuring compliance with the National Standard for Business Continuity Management System by conducting comprehensive audits and verifications. This approach enables it to identify and resolve any non-compliance issues, ultimately enhancing the emirate's resilience, he said. Al Nuaimi said, "The forum brought together government entities and companies to share knowledge, experiences, and best practices in crisis management. By leveraging past successes and the lessons learned, participants were able to derive innovative and effective strategies. This approach not only enhances procedures but also fosters deeper cooperation among all stakeholders." He also emphasised ADCMC's dedication to encouraging government entities to activate the Alternative National Service Programme, which plays a vital role in ensuring business continuity, and the uninterrupted delivery of essential services during emergencies."The programme is an integrated system designed to strengthen security and stability by fostering seamless collaboration among various stakeholders," Al Nuaimi said. ADCMC remains committed to strengthening institutional collaboration through forums that strengthen emergency and crisis response. The centre places great importance on facilitating discussions on mechanisms to ensure the continuity of vital services, recognising them as a cornerstone for enhancing efficiency, readiness, and proactive preparedness of Abu Dhabi's emergency and crisis response system.
Zawya
30-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
ADCMC successfully concludes Annual ‘Business Continuity and Alternative National Service Forum - Murona'
Abu Dhabi, UAE: The Emergencies, Crises, and Disasters Management Centre Abu Dhabi (ADCMC) successfully concluded the annual 'Business Continuity and Alternative National Service Forum – Murona', an event that brought together public and private sector entities to elevate crisis management capabilities across the Emirate. Aligned with ADCMC's mission to enhance preparedness and ensure seamless service continuity during emergencies and disasters, this year's Forum was focused on several key themes – including the significance of business continuity, strategic role of alternative services in maintaining operations, and innovative methods of delivering such services. Participants Explored the best practices, shared inspiring success stories, and gained insights from prominent companies such as ADNOC and SEHA. Furthermore, it featured a series of panel discussions exploring the Alternative National Service Program. His Excellency Matar Saeed Al Nuaimi, Director General of ADCMC, emphasised ADCMC's commitment to strengthening and mmaintaining Abu Dhabi's preparedness for emergencies, crises, and disasters, in line with the Emirate's vision to position itself as a leading model in emergency, crisis, and disaster management. H.E. also highlighted that the Centre is dedicated to ensuring compliance with the National Standard for Business Continuity Management System by conducting comprehensive audits and verifications. This approach enables it to identify and resolve any non-compliance issues, ultimately enhancing the Emirate's resilience. His Excellency stated: 'The forum brought together government entities and companies to share knowledge, experiences, and best practices in crisis management. By leveraging past successes and the lessons learned, participants were able to derive innovative and effective strategies. This approach not only enhances procedures but also fosters deeper cooperation among all stakeholders. H.E. emphasised the ADCMC's dedication to encouraging government entities to activate the Alternative National Service Program, which plays a vital role in ensuring business continuity and uninterrupted delivery of essential services during emergencies. H.E. added: 'The program is an integrated system designed to strengthen security and stability by fostering seamless collaboration among various stakeholders.' The Abu Dhabi Emergencies, Crises, and Disasters Management Centre (ADCMC) remains committed to strengthening institutional collaboration through forums that strengthen emergency and crisis response. The Centre places great importance on facilitating discussions on mechanisms to ensure the continuity of vital services, recognising them as a cornerstone for enhancing efficiency, readiness, and proactive preparedness of Abu Dhabi's emergency and crisis response system. As part of this strategic approach, the annual 'Business Continuity and Alternative National Service' Forum convened a diverse group of participants, fostering meaningful dialogue and a shared vision for addressing business continuity challenges. About ADCMC: The Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre Abu Dhabi (ADCMC), established under Law No. 22 of 2019, issued by the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, aims to significantly boost the Emirate's preparedness for emergencies, crises and disasters. The Centre has devised plans, strategies and policies for disaster, emergency and crises management. It carries out studies, field trips, audits and evaluations to ensure that organisations are prepared to face challenges and recover immediately. The Centre further focusses on improving coordination and knowledge exchange with relevant authorities and stakeholders. The key objective is to improve Abu Dhabi's capabilities to effectively handle crises and emergencies. Vision: Reinforcing crisis readiness. Mission: We Strive to develop Abu Dhabi's emergencies and crises management ecosystem through joint coordination to build and develop capabilities and leveraging leading technologies. Strategic Priorities: Ensured readiness of Emirate of Abu Dhabi in emergencies and crises Strong stakeholders' coordination and raising awareness Elevated ADCMC internal capabilities
