Abu Dhabi enhances industrial emergency response

The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority (ADCDA) and Ambipar, a leading industrial services and environmental solutions company, to explore opportunities to enhance emergency response capabilities and industrial services in Abu Dhabi.

This partnership aims to strengthen emergency preparedness and safety in the industrial sector by building local capacity, fostering innovation, and facilitating the transfer of knowledge and technology.

The MoU was signed during the inaugural Abu Dhabi Business Week to enhance prevention and safety in the industrial sector, leveraging the expertise of all three entities to ensure that Abu Dhabi's industrial landscape remains secure, resilient and sustainable.

Under the agreement, the parties will identify avenues to promote industrial emergency response awareness, reinforcing Abu Dhabi's commitment to leading innovation in operational safety and emergency management.

As part of ADIO's efforts to onboard foreign investors into the Abu Dhabi ecosystem and connect them with opportunities for growth, ADIO aims to support Ambipar's ongoing growth and expansion within the emirate, fostering local partnerships to accelerate the deployment of innovative emergency response and industrial service solutions.

The partnership will explore adopting advanced technologies for enhanced inspection and asset management in industrial facilities. Using remote techniques, such as drones and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), Ambipar is able to provide high-accuracy inspections that reduce human exposure to risks and improve operational efficiency.

The agreement also establishes a framework for assessing the integration of cutting-edge technologies and industry best practices into the emirate's emergency response sector.

The ADCDA will work closely with Ambipar to explore ways to transfer essential knowledge and technologies for handling hazardous materials and responding to emergencies, enhancing the Authority's operational capabilities.

Brigadier Salem Abdullah bin Barak Al Dhaheri, Director-General of the ADCDA, said, "We are pleased to explore avenues of cooperation with ADIO and Ambipar to enhance emergency response capabilities and build local capacity."

Mohammad Al Kamali, Chief Trade and Industry Officer at ADIO, said, "This collaboration marks a pivotal step in Abu Dhabi's efforts to strengthen the resilience and sustainability of its industrial sector, a key driver of the emirate's economic acceleration goals."

Rodrigo Paiva, CEO of Ambipar MENA, said, "Through our collaboration with ADIO and the ADCDA, we are proud to bring our emergency management, maintenance and repair, and industrial service solutions to Abu Dhabi. This partnership allows us to contribute to the emirate's long-term growth by fostering innovation, building local capacity, and supporting the sustainable development of its industrial sector."

Tercio Borlenghi Jr., Founder and CEO of Ambipar Group, said, "By collaborating with the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, we aim to not only strengthen local capabilities but also position Abu Dhabi and the UAE as a benchmark for safety and innovation across the Middle East."