Brigadier General Salem Abdullah bin Barak Al Dhaheri
Director General of Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority
We take pride in the pioneering status that the Emirate of Abu Dhabi has achieved on the global stage - a result of a visionary outlook and the unlimited support of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, may Allah protect him. His Highness has instilled excellence as a guiding principle, prioritized the development of national capacities, and made safeguarding achievements and advancing toward the future the foundation of a comprehensive and sustainable development journey.
Inspired by this vision, we at the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority continue to fulfill our noble mission of protecting lives and property, while promoting the concepts of prevention, safety, and quality of life through advanced services driven by digital transformation and the use of artificial intelligence technologies to predict risks and improve emergency response.
We are constantly striving to develop an integrated smart system based on data analysis, early warning systems, and realistic digital modeling, aiming to enhance institutional readiness and enable proactive decision-making to ensure effective preparedness and minimize the impact of various types of incidents.
We also reaffirm our commitment to nurturing national talent and empowering them with future knowledge and skills in smart systems and advanced technologies. We believe that strategic institutional and community partnerships are essential to achieving our goals and strengthening the civil protection system across the emirate.
Under the guidance of our wise leadership and through the dedication of our loyal people, we continue to work diligently on developing smart and sustainable solutions that reinforce Abu Dhabi’s status as a global model in the fields of prevention and safety, and further strengthen its regional and international leadership.