The UAE has launched a new Risk Management Platform called ‘Risks’ to help the public and private sector better understand and control various types of risks. The platform was unveiled at the Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Community Forum in Abu Dhabi, organized by the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA), and concluded on February 15.
‘Risks’ allows the exchange of information and joint coordination between the NCEMA and external parties. The platform aims to enrich scientific and practical knowledge in Arabic content about risk management, and enables stakeholders to participate in its development. The digital portal covers various topics such as the concept of risk management, the need for its existence and its objectives, the stages of risk management, types and classifications of risks, risk governance tools, and the importance of linking them to an organization’s strategy. It also helps to keep track of all identified risks in a register, as well as corresponding risk mitigation measures, such as the controls and barriers deployed.
During the Forum, NCEMA also announced the launch of the ‘Tamkeen’ knowledge platform, a digital ‘meeting point’ for the emergency, crisis, and disaster management community, where users can exchange experiences and attend training and development programs provided by the Authority in a renewed and interactive format.
The Crisis and Emergency Management Community Forum was held under the slogan ‘We are collectively shaping the future of emergency preparedness and response capabilities in the UAE’. The Forum discussed the most prominent global trends to enhance national response and preparedness to risks and develop strategies for managing risks and crises.
In his opening speech at the Forum, Dr Saif Al Dhaheri, director of the National Operations Centre at NCEMA, emphasized the importance of using the latest technologies and keeping pace with rapid technological development to anticipate potential risks and mitigate the impact of crises and disasters. He explained that communication and cooperation between various stakeholders are among the most critical factors in achieving the best solutions.
