NCEMA Strengthens Its Presence at “GITEX Global 2025” Showcasing an Integrated Digital Ecosystem Supporting the Nation’s Preparedness and Resilience
The National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) concluded its participation in GITEX Global 2025, one of the region’s leading technology platforms, within the United Arab Emirates pavilion. During the event, the Authority presented an integrated digital ecosystem that represents a nationally pioneering model in leveraging digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and the metaverse for emergency, crisis, and disaster management.
NCEMA’s pavilion attracted wide interest from visitors and experts for its innovative projects that reflect the advancement of the UAE’s digital infrastructure in the fields of preparedness, response, and recovery.
His Excellency Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Director General of NCEMA, affirmed that the Authority’s participation in the exhibition embodies the wise leadership’s vision of strengthening the integration between technology and societal security, and harnessing modern technologies to protect lives and property while ensuring continuity of development.
He stated:
“Our participation in GITEX reflects NCEMA’s commitment to adopting advanced digital solutions that support the national emergency ecosystem and enhance our ability to anticipate risks and respond swiftly. Innovation in crisis management is no longer a choice, but a national necessity to ensure societal resilience and sustainable security and stability.”
Meanwhile, Hamad Al Ameri, the official spokesperson for NCEMA, explained that through its participation, the Authority was keen to showcase locally developed strategic projects representing a transformational leap in national data management and smart crisis planning. He noted that these projects reflect NCEMA’s approach to transitioning toward an interconnected digital system linking federal and local entities with strategic partners.
Al Ameri emphasized that artificial intelligence has become a core element in supporting decision-making and enhancing national response efficiency, adding that the exhibition served as a vital platform for knowledge exchangeand for highlighting UAE models in technological transformation that bolster community safety and stability.
In the same context, Maryam Rashid Al Shamsi, NCEMA’s official spokesperson, stated that the Authority’s pavilion at GITEX reflected a progressive image of the UAE’s digital readiness and its ability to harness technology to serve community security. She noted that the exhibition provided an opportunity to strengthen engagement with strategic partners and technology institutions to explore future collaboration prospects.
She added:“NCEMA is committed to participating in major global events to spotlight national efforts in innovation and smart technologies, and to highlight the UAE’s role in developing advanced digital solutions that enhance community resilience and adaptability to change.”
NCEMA’s pavilion featured a series of national projects showcasing the technological advancement of the country’s emergency and crisis management system. Among the most notable were:
The Emergency and Crisis Atlas, which integrates geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing technologies to provide interactive analytical maps that support decision-makers in identifying risks and critical resources, in direct coordination with more than 75 strategic partners.
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The National Resources and Capabilities System, a unified national database of assets and resources across the UAE that enables governmental, security, and military entities to coordinate effectively during emergencies and enhance overall national readiness.
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“Mokhater” (Risks) Exercise Portal, a smart platform for designing, executing, and evaluating national exercises using realistic simulation standards, supporting continuous improvement in training efficiency and outcomes.
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The Business Continuity Portal, which tracks the national continuity index for critical services and analyzes compliance levels with the national standard, contributing to the resilience of vital sectors at both federal and local levels.
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“Takhteet” (Planning) Platform, powered by artificial intelligence, which enables the preparation of response plans and national risk analyses using intelligent GPT-based models capable of suggesting improvements and optimizing plans.
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The National Electronic Early Warning System, providing instant, accurate alerts through multiple channels including smartphones, radio, television, and smart road signage, ensuring timely and efficient public communication during emergencies.
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“Tamkeen” Platform, a knowledge community for emergency and crisis management aimed at unifying training and awareness efforts within an interactive digital environment powered by AI and machine learning.
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The “Crisis Metaverse” Project, the first virtual platform of its kind in the region, allowing government, security, and health entities to test response plans in realistic 3D environments, enhancing national preparedness and crisis response without risking resources or lives.
At the conclusion of its participation, NCEMA emphasized that its presence at GITEX Global 2025 underscores its firm commitment to developing a pioneering national digital ecosystem capable of anticipating the future and building a more prepared and resilient society in the face of challenges.
NCEMA stressed that this participation aligns with its strategic vision for smart transformation in emergency management, in line with UAE Vision 2031, and supports the nation’s position as a global model of innovation and national readiness.