Rabdan Academy
The Rabdan Academy is a government-owned education institution in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. History The Rabdan Academy was officially established under Law No. 7 for 2013, issued by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan in his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi. It is accredited by the UAE's Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the Ministry of Education. Programs The Rabdan Academy offers programs at the Diploma and Higher Diploma levels and Associate, Bachelor and master's degree levels in the disciples of safety, security, defence, emergency preparedness and crisis management. The people it trains include firefighters. Initiatives In 2014, the Rabdan Academy signed Memoranda of Understanding with the General Headquarters of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces, the Ministry of Interior, and Tawazun Safety, Security and Disaster Management City (Jaheziya) for academic and training support. The Rabdan Academy is involved in the establishment of the new Zayed Military University and will provide its academic elements. Notable people Rabdan Academy's president and CEO is Rear Admiral James Morse, a retired British senior Royal Navy officer who served as Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Capability) and Controller of the Navy. He was also the Commandant of the