The document outlines the framework and standards for business continuity management (BCM) in the UAE, referencing ISO 22301 and associated guidelines. It includes specifications for implementing BCM, templates for business continuity plans, and emphasizes the importance of organizational resilience and government support. The document highlights ongoing initiatives and future steps to enhance BCM capabilities across both public and private sectors in the UAE.

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2. AE/HSC/NCEMA 7000:2012
Mohammed Al Jenaibi
BCM Specialist
CBCP – MBCI (Hon)

3.  UAE Government Strategy.
 UAE BCM Standard and Guideline
AE/HNSC 7000:2012.
 AE/7000 related standard.
 BCM roll-out example.
 Current status.
 Future steps.

4. Government Strategy of the
UAE
2021 vision
'' seeking to be responsible and effective
government, characterized by flexibility and
creativity, and looking forward to the future''

5. The aim is to explain what is the requirements and
program elements required in order to build the
organization's ability to business continuity.
Part one :
Specifications
The aim is to clarify how to do those steps in the
first part and general guidance about the program
and method of implementation.
Part Two:
Guidelines
has a business continuity plan template and explain
its elements and how to build it.
Part three:
BC Plan Templates

6.  ISO/ 31000:2009 Risk management --
Principles and guidelines.
 BS 25999 BSI’s BCM system.
New version soon will meet all requirements of:
 ISO/ 22301 Requirements .. 2012
 ISO/ 22313 Guidance .. 2013
 Societal security -- Business continuity
management system

7.  Infra Structure.
 Government entities.
 Contractors.
 Critical private sector.
 Supply chain.
 Public.

8.  Risk management – eliminate mitigate.
 Planning – Plan for the residual risks.
 ERP Emergency response plans – Save life and
properties.
 BCM – continuation of critical functions for the
community.
 Resiliency – Achieve full cycle of Total emergency
management solutions.

9.  Strong support from leadership to embrace EM
up to resiliency stage.
 Basic awareness in BCM throughout the
Government of UAE.
 A very well ERP maturity level throughout the
government nevertheless critical.
 Qualification of a good number of Gov. staff in
Certified BCM training providers.
 A complete BCM programme have been
implemented in a number of entities.

10.  An awareness program to be launched based on UAE
BCM standard in both languages .
 A centralized (UAE and Emirate level) body such as
COE/or any proper authority to manage, coordinate,
follow-up and provide assistance to entities.
 A similar program to run in the private sector for selected
entities by the BCM authority.
 Build an auditing and certification body based on AE
7000:2012.
 Build actual BC capabilities and resiliency throughout
UAE.