Abu Dhabi Youth in Emergency Response Initiative Launched by ADCMC and Youth Council to Boost Crisis Preparedness

The Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre Abu Dhabi (ADCMC), in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Youth Council, has launched the “Abu Dhabi Youth in Emergency Response” initiative to train young leaders, boost crisis preparedness and strengthen community resilience across the emirate. Announced on April 1, 2026, the programme is designed to engage Abu Dhabi’s youth in local response efforts, raise community awareness and support business continuity by reducing disruption during emergencies.

“Empowering the UAE’s youth is a fundamental pillar in building a resilient and sustainable response ecosystem. At the Centre, we remain committed to developing our local capabilities by preparing and equipping young talents with the knowledge, skills, and readiness required to address different scenarios. We believe that true preparedness depends on an informed and capable society—one that can effectively support institutional efforts and ensure a timely, coordinated response in line with international best practice,” said Matar Saeed Al Nuaimi, Director General of the Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre Abu Dhabi (ADCMC).

Programme details and objectives

The initiative aims to create an integrated response ecosystem that can address diverse challenges "with efficiency and flexibility." It focuses on practical, practice-based training for youth and specialised awareness workshops that showcase the Centre’s operational frameworks, platforms and risk assessment methodologies. The programme also supports the “Our Community is Prepared” campaign, emphasising shared responsibility between institutions and society.

• Target group: Abu Dhabi youth recruited and trained to participate in local emergency response efforts.
• Training approach: Rigorous, practice-based methodologies designed to prepare participants for real-world scenarios.
• Awareness component: Workshops that introduce ADCMC operational frameworks, platforms and risk assessment methods.
• Community impact: Efforts to strengthen preparedness, support business continuity and reduce disruption during crises.

Saif Mansoori, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Youth Council, affirmed that the initiative “reflects the role of youth as key partners in strengthening community preparedness,” noting that equipping young people with knowledge and skills will help develop an informed generation able to support institutional efforts. Noura Albadi, leader of the “Abu Dhabi Youth in Emergency Response” initiative and a member of the Abu Dhabi Youth Council, added: “Through this collaboration, we aim to train a distinguished group of youth capable of strengthening community preparedness and ensuring an effective response to emergencies and crises across sectors. This reflects a strong sense of belonging and embodies the spirit of mutual support and solidarity that characterises the UAE community in times of need.”

Outlook

ADCMC and the Abu Dhabi Youth Council position the programme as part of a sustained strategic approach that places citizens at the centre of preparedness. By combining capacity-building, awareness-raising and institutional partnerships, the initiative seeks to foster a culture of prevention and readiness across Abu Dhabi. Officials say the effort will reinforce the integration of roles between institutions and society and contribute to safeguarding local gains and sustaining development under a variety of emergency scenarios.