Rabdan Academy
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| Type | Government university and training institute |
|---|---|
| Established | December 4, 2013 |
| President | Rear Admiral James Morse, rtd.[1] |
| Vice-president | Salem Saeed Al Saeedi[2][3] |
| Students | (more than 500):[1] military officers, police officers, fire fighters and civilian students of safety, security, defence, emergency preparedness and crisis management |
| Location | , |
| Website | Website of the Rabdan Academy |
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The Rabdan Academy is a government-owned higher education institution in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, established to provide training and education for professionals in the Safety, Security, Defence, Emergency Preparedness, and Crisis Management (SSDEC) sectors.[4]
The Academy is known for offering academic and vocational programs and has received a "5-star" rating in the Teaching and Employability categories under the QS Stars University Rating System.[5][6][7]
The Rabdan Academy was established in 2013 under Law No. 7 issued by the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. It is accredited by the UAE’s Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).[8][9][10]
Academic programs
The Academy provides undergraduate and graduate programs in areas such as Business Continuity Management, Integrated Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Defence and Security, Policing and Security Leadership, Systems Engineering Specializing in Defence, and Intelligence Analysis.[11]
Vocational education
Rabdan Academy also offers vocational education programs and professional development services to meet the training needs of professionals in the SSDEC sectors. These programs are designed to respond to regional and global challenges in safety and security.[12]
The Academy collaborates with world-leading academic and research institutions to manage capacity-building projects and provide technical consultations to organizations seeking to align with international standards.[13][14][15]