Cross-border risks and experiences related to the emergency system reviewed
"Emergency and Crisis Management Summit" discusses the most prominent global challenges and trends
Miriam Venegas: "The UAE is a prominent global model in facing crises, not only at the national level, but also at the regional and international levels."
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The two-day Abu Dhabi Emergency and Crisis Management Summit 2023, organized by the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA), kicked off yesterday morning under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and National Security Advisor.
The summit includes many sessions and workshops, with the participation of more than 20 senior officials in national, regional and global bodies concerned with security, emergency and crisis management, and a group of experts, specialists and interested people from more than 11 countries who have practical and realistic experiences and academic expertise in crisis and disaster management and have great efforts in the field of crisis recovery.
The summit sheds light on the future of emergency and crisis management, strengthening partnerships and international cooperation, discussing mechanisms and the future of emergency, crisis and disaster management in the world, strengthening partnerships and international cooperation, exchanging experiences in the field of emergencies, crises and disasters, discussing the most prominent global challenges and trends, in addition to consolidating the importance of anticipating and predicting future risks and developments in order to enhance the global response to crises and cross-border emergencies.
During his speech, the diplomatic advisor to His Highness the President of the UAE, Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash, stressed that the institutions related to crises and emergencies are pivotal and central institutions to ensure the security of countries like any security or defense institution, and this does not necessarily negate that there are some regimes that exploit such humanitarian events to give them a promotional and ideological dimension that serves their interests and political orientations.
He said that the Emergency and Crisis Management Summit is a unique global platform that emphasizes the importance of regional and international coordination and cooperation in facing challenges.
Gargash noted the efficiency of state agencies and their ability to manage society, as they are key pillars for success in dealing with crises.
In a session titled Cross-Border Risks, Head of Cybersecurity Mohammed Al-Kuwaiti stressed that cyber threats have no geographical borders, namely cybercrime, cyberterrorism and cyber wars.
He said that there is no clear governance, laws and procedures in force to prosecute those responsible for cybercrimes at the level of the countries of the world, stressing the importance of international cooperation and with key partners and government and private agencies in confronting cyber threats. Technology has eliminated geographical boundaries between countries, and two-thirds of the world is currently online.
He noted that the UAE has a strong infrastructure and ranked first in global competitiveness indicators, making it able to address any cyber threat and lead international efforts in this field.
He pointed out that gaps occur when global cyber and technical standards are not followed, as well as the level of protection of individuals' personal data.
The Head of the Secretariat of Risk Management and Civil Protection in Mexico, Miriam Orzoa Venegas, stressed that the "Emergency Summit – Abu Dhabi 2023" provides an important global platform to enhance international cooperation in confronting crises and risks and seeking to develop a unique global response system to address them.
She said that the summit contributes to the exchange of experiences among all participants and presents the experiences of different countries in facing crises, in addition to working to foresee the future of this sector and strengthen the response system in the face of all challenges.
She stressed that the UAE is a prominent global model in facing crises, not only at the national level, but also at the regional and international levels, and this was evident during the Covid-19 pandemic, where it succeeded in addressing the crisis internally and supporting global efforts to confront it. She pointed out that the challenges faced by the world during the past period proved the importance of providing effective management to deal with all emergencies and crises and defining roles, responsibilities and tasks accurately.
Hamad Saif Al Kaabi, Director of Hazardous Materials Incidents Department at the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority, highlighted transboundary risks that have features that can be reduced by unifying national and international efforts. He said: "Cross-border risks represent a real and serious threat that affects societies, their safety and stability, and it is necessary to establish sustainable management that evokes the elements of governance, employ modern technology in a manner appropriate to these circumstances, develop appropriate strategies, and employ the right energies and healthy and sound investment to confront this type of risk."
Maryam Yaed Al Qubaisi, spokesperson for the Abu Dhabi Crisis Summit 2023, confirmed that the UAE has provided a unique model in emergency, crisis and disaster management that has proven its success and excellence during the Covid-19 pandemic.
She said in remarks on the sidelines of the summit yesterday, that during this prominent global event, we review the Emirati model in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic and the most prominent lessons learned from dealing with this crisis.
• The summit sheds light on the future of emergency and crisis management and the strengthening of partnerships and international cooperation.