Arabian Business, 13 January 2024: Abu Dhabi’s Ruler has authorised the establishment of a Hazardous Materials Management Centre.

It will report to the Abu Dhabi Police and will be responsible for controlling hazardous materials in the Emirate.

It will also be responsible for developing an integrated environment to improve the effective management of hazardous materials across the Emirate and aligning with the best global practices.

In addition, it will be responsible for ensuring implementation of the highest community and environmental safety and protection measures.

It will be responsible for developing and implementing general policies and strategic plans to ensure integrated application of regulations and standards related to hazardous materials across the Emirate too.

It will also be responsible for overseeing and monitoring the activities of various relevant local sectors and entities that handle and manage hazardous materials and ensuring compliance with the relevant legislation.

It will be responsible for establishing a dedicated central operations room to track and monitor hazardous materials and developing mechanisms for the management of confiscated hazardous materials to ensure safe handling and secure storage until final disposal as well.

It will also be responsible for creating and developing a dedicated electronic system to allow self-disclosure and reporting of all hazardous materials-related data in the Emirate and developing a database for hazardous materials.

Finally, it will be responsible for conducting scientific studies and research on hazardous materials, together with relevant authorities and stakeholders.

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