National Biosecurity Committee holds first meeting in 2023, signs MoU with UAE University

National Biosecurity Committee holds first meeting in 2023, signs MoU with UAE University

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: - The National Biosecurity Committee, chaired by Minister of Climate Change and Environment Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, convened its first meeting in 2023 to discuss topics aimed at strengthening biosecurity.

The session reviewed, with members receiving updates on the national campaign to combat mosquitoes, discussing the mechanism for implementing the National Biosecurity Framework, examining the registry of biological risks and threats, and exploring other related topics.

At the meeting, HE Almheiri commended the committee members for their efforts in bolstering biosecurity in 2022, which led to the adoption of the National Framework for Biological Security 2023-2032 by the Council of Ministers. This framework outlines a roadmap for the next phase, featuring various measures and capabilities to be developed, such as forecasting, rapid response, testing capabilities, and recovery programs. This reaffirms the ongoing commitment by the National Biosecurity Committee this year, in line with the UAE’s vision of attaining leadership in all fields.

HE Almheiri emphasized that the National Biosecurity Committee's regular meetings are crucial in implementing the National Biosecurity Strategy. This strategy, approved by the Council of Ministers in 2013 under the slogan "Integrated Biosecurity," concentrates on developing material and human resources and safeguarding the nation against