The UAE government has instituted a new federal decree-law to overhaul the Civil Defence Authority, This project is meant to improve the UAE's disaster and crisis readiness, therefore guaranteeing the best degree of public safety and protection.

Under the National Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster Management Authority, a new institution known as the Civil Defense Authority has been formed under the reorganization, The Ministry of Interior used to supervise civil defence efforts, The change seeks to coordinate federal and local agencies better, simplify disaster response operations and apply cutting-edge safety precautions all throughout the nation.

Along with creating specialized teams to provide quick help to impacted people, this restructure revolves mostly on the creation of advanced early warning and evacuation systems, Establishing hazard prevention programs, enforcing strict safety standards, and making sure residential, business, and institutional facilities follow fire safety codes falls on the Civil Defense Authority. It will also send specialist fast reaction teams to put out flames and lessen possible hazards.

Apart from emergency response, the authority would be in charge of establishing specialized risk management centers furnished with public alert systems to inform neighbors about prospective threats, It will create thorough evacuation strategies and guarantee efficient use of emergency procedures in several spheres. Moreover, social and medical care services will be offered in cooperation with pertinent agencies to assist persons affected by natural disasters.

The Civil Defense Authority will buy and keep necessary tools for civil defense activities in order to increase national readiness, It will also closely coordinate educational, administrative, technical, and medical institutions to guarantee continuity of vital services during emergencies, Priority will be on working with sectors like oil firms and airports that have their own security and emergency response systems to improve general safety standards and offer required support when needed.

Establishing specialized reaction and relief teams to help disaster-torn areas is an essential component of the authority's work. It will supervise combined training courses and simulation drills for volunteers and civil defense staff, therefore arming them with the knowledge needed to manage different types of crises. Public awareness efforts will also start to inform locals on the required emergency readiness measures.

Monitoring and handling radioactive, chemical, and biological threats is another major job of the authority. Working with professional agencies guarantees quick and strong reactions to such hazards. The authority would also encourage cooperation among the emirates to build support centers improving civil defense services on a national and international level.

The Civil Defense Authority requires that no property or facility be issued operational permits without first acquiring certification certifying adherence to fire prevention and safety regulations, therefore guaranteeing safety compliance, This policy seeks to lower hazards and advance a safe culture in many different spheres.

The order also creates a special committee to manage damages claim related to civil defence operations. To take care of issues raised by impacted parties, a formal grievance system has been set up Strict fines will also be applied for new regulation infractions, Those discovered violating safety guidelines or interfering with civil defense operations may be imprisoned for up to six months or pay fines of Dh250,000.