President Sheikh Mohamed has issued a decree establishing a Federal Authority for Ambulance and Civil Defence.
A vital part of the new authority's role will be studying potential incidents, risks and disasters, and formulating strategies to deal with them.
The authority will "establish the controls and requirements necessary to secure buildings and facilities, and shall develop the systems required to protect buildings and facilities against fire", the UAE Government Media Office reported on Sunday.
A national alert system for the population will be created against potential hazards, in co-ordination with the National Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Management Authority. This includes developing evacuation plans for residents.
The authority is also charged with proposing and developing policies, strategies and legislation related to ambulance services and civil defence. Ahmed Al Sayegh, Minister of Health and Prevention, will serve as chairman of the new authority.
