Ali H. Almadfai

• Lead the strategic Emerging Technologies Task Force, established to explore, evaluate, and implement next-generation solutions that enhance Civil Defence operational capabilities. • Oversee the integration of drone technologies, autonomous systems, and advanced operational platforms into high-stakes field applications including emergency response, surveillance, and hazardous environment operations. • Spearhead special projects to assess the feasibility of AI-driven tools for incident prediction, real-time situational awareness, and mission planning support. • Manage multi-disciplinary teams, including engineers, operations specialists, and technical advisors, to deliver innovation pilots aligned with the Authority’s 2030 vision for smart emergency services. • Engage with local and global partners and vendors to explore collaborative development, pilot testing, and system integration, particularly for jet-powered UAVs, autonomous firefighting units, and sensor-augmented PPE. • Deliver executive briefings and technical papers on proposed implementations, including cost-benefit analysis, performance metrics, and future scalability.

Oversee strategic coordination with external stakeholders, securing relationships with government bodies, private sector partners, and international entities that are managed efficiently, providing critical advice policies, and securing operational excellence in all executive affairs. • Maintain relationships with external stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration • Prioritize the strategic initiatives • Serve as the primary liaison between the Chairman and internal departments, aligning goals • Oversee executive communications and ensure timely execution of high-priority tasks and projects • Lead the development and implementation of strategies to enhance organizational efficiency and public engagement

Actively oversee key projects that focus on the development and growth of the Abu Dhabi Civil Defense Authority, maintaining the performance of projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, integrating new technologies, and advancing the authority’s mission in public safety. • Provide expert guidance on technological advancements, helping shape policies and procedures • Maintain the Civil Defense Authority's ability to remain at the forefront of innovation and safety standards • Ensure that the authority is not only operationally effective but also strategically positioned for challenges • Oversee the development and execution of key initiatives, align them with the overarching goals • Serve as a primary link between the executive leadership and other internal departments and entities • Coordinate responses to emergency situations, ensuring that procedures and protocols are followed

Directed engagement objectives to develop and maintain productive relations with all levels of Government authorities that support and enhance Abu Dhabi Civil Defense’s Goals. • Developed plans, policies, and teams to liaise with Government entities that regulate activities • Directed ongoing monitoring and analysis of proposed legislation, emerging issues, and trends • Collaborated with Government entities and organizations with complementary objectives • Created communication vehicles to inform and support the organizational leadership • Developed functional strategies for specific objectives • Develop budgets, policies, and procedures to support the functional infrastructure

Drive the implementation of Abu Dhabi Public Safety strategies that aim to enhance public safety through delivering on the Abu Dhabi 2022 Vision initiatives to address public safety through Abu Dhabi public safety enhancements, content creation to build the public safety reputation of Abu Dhabi, Public safety awareness projects and campaigns, Local and international internal and external stakeholder engagement. • Engage with local & international stakeholders to identify best practices & methodology • Evaluate and assess how the National Service and the Public Safety can identify opportunities • Provide critical oversight and insight on the policies, laws, and stipulations of strategies • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify contributions that will support the building of MoU's • Conduct research on policies, laws, standards, and best practice methodologies to advise on changes • Create programs & monitor organizational response to asset-threatening emergencies • Provide critical advice on emergency response • Lead projects, programs, and initiatives that deliver on the Abu Dhabi public safety strategy • Analyze the result of all projects & strategic initiatives to ensure maximum impact achieved • Develop, implement, cascade & monitor the performance of all projects and scope of work

Drove the implementation and execution of the administration and emergency public safety directorate strategies of CBRN, with a focus on supplier & manufacturer engagement, safety of all employees in the field, policies and procedures, technological advancements & systems, emergency response plans, and stakeholder engagement with local ministries & government. • Evaluated and assessed the areas to develop and enhance public safety with authority to execute strategies that enhance emergency public safety at any cost to support optimal performance levels • Analyze CBRN programs and projects or lack thereof and determine the strategies that would limit risk • Dedicated the required teams to each strategic plan or project to drive the implementation • Provide critical oversight on all executed projects to monitor & manage the project cycle • Prepared the technical evaluations for all tenders required for the projects • Engaged with internal stakeholders in finance & operations to secure the funding required for projects • Conduct brainstorming sessions on emergency public safety measures for CBRN field responses • Designed and prepared the emergency response and recovery plans that limited risk and disasters • Led the implementation of key KPI’s that drove the response time related to projects & risk coverage • Prepared and presented at the 2020 International Search and Rescue Conference on-site management for search and rescue operations in CBRN incidents and missions • Provided support during the COVID-19 Pandemic as part of the Frontline Response Team during 2020

Provided consultation and advice to the Chief of CBRN on complex and crucial decision-making, program management, and initiative implementation strategies while overseeing strategic initiatives from their development to the execution stage. • Monitored the operations, projects, initiatives, and meetings around CBRN • Ensured all involved receive effective communication around the initiatives and plans status and progress • Engaged with the Commanding Officers on all matters related to CBRN that impacted personal growth and learning

Reviewed CBRN programs, tactics, and emergency and public safety practices with modern knowledge and technology tools. • Prepared emergency plans for the Barakah, identified aspects of emergency preparedness evacuation • Conducted research and designed workflows for emergency evacuation plans, presented to internal stakeholders for approval

Assessed risks, wrote and implemented safety development plans and reports, and organized safety exercises for emergency response operations in case of a crisis, and specialized planning for different sectors of society and commerce: o Warnings o Evacuation o Mobilization o Command structures o Emergency operations centers and posts o Medical emergency planning

Due to the nature of this role, non-disclosure provisions with confidentiality need to be upheld, here are a few explanations that will help guide you to the exposure of this role without mentioned sensitive details. • Utilized extensive experience of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear CBRN to deliver on Public Safety enhancement strategies, decision-making, policy development, and delivery of initiatives in the UAE • Provided critical oversight and insight on technical public safety strategies and projects for the UAE

Knowledge and management expertise in regards to dealing with future crises, emergencies and disasters in all forms.

Research in the study of combustion and explosions, fire engineering, fire safety by design, hazard analysis and quantification, law related to fire safety, energy and the environment.

Course focused on how organisations work, how they’re managed, and the external world in which they operate.