The UAE President on Sunday, October 12, established the Federal Authority for Ambulance and Civil Defence, a new government entity.

Sheikh Mohamed also appointed the Minister of Health and Prevention, Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, as its Chairman.

The authority will succeed the National Guard Command and Civil Defence Authority with respect to the National Ambulance Company, while reporting directly to the Cabinet.

The new authority will be in charge of the following:

1. To propose and prepare policies, strategies, and legislation related to ambulance and civil defence.

2. To establish the controls and requirements necessary to secure buildings and facilities, and develop the systems required to protect them against fire, including systems' controls requirements.

3. To provide ambulance services and rapid response for emergency cases and transport the injured.

4. To establish a public alert system for residents against potential hazards, in coordination with the National Emergency, Crisis, and Disasters Management Authority.

5. To provide consultancy services in the fields of ambulance and civil defence, and establish and organise a comprehensive database of information and data related to authority's competences.

6. To prepare and implement training and awareness programmes, mock drills, and joint exercises in the fields of ambulance and civil defence for qualified personnel.

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