UAE launches disaster early warning platform

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) have launched the ‘Early Warning System for All’ digital platform aimed at monitoring weather conditions and natural disasters.

The platform will issue relevant warnings with the aim of ensuring rapid and effective responses during emergencies, identify potential risks, and develop comprehensive response strategies.

The agreement marks a significant first step towards broader cooperation between the two entities to enhance efforts in raising awareness among UAE nationals abroad and taking proactive measures in cases of severe natural and climatic disasters, to ensure their safety and security.

The cooperation agreement was signed by Faisal Eissa Lutfi, Assistant Undersecretary for Consular Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Dr. Abdullah Ahmed Al Mandous, Director General of the National Centre of Meteorology and President of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO).

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