Islamabad: A high-level delegation from Oman, led by Assistant Inspector General of Police, Major General Abdullah bin Ali Al Harthi visited the National Emergencies Operation Center at NDMA Headquarters in Islamabad today. The delegation was briefed on NDMA’s technology-driven transformation in disaster management, including early warning systems, real-time data integration, Pakistan Disaster Lens 2026, and risk-informed preparedness mechanisms.

According to Radio Pakistan, Chairman NDMA Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik welcomed the distinguished guests and briefed them on the Authority’s evolving role as the lead national coordinating body for disaster management. During the meeting, the Omani side briefed NDMA officials on the mandate and functioning of the National Committee for Emergency Management (NCEM), which serves as Oman’s apex national body responsible for coordinating preparedness, response, recovery, and relief operations during emergencies and disasters.

The exchange provided an opportunity for both sides to share institutional experiences and national-level coordination models for effective disaster management. Both sides emphasized the importance of developing joint coordination mechanisms for the systematic sharing of early warning information and hazard prognosis, technical expertise and best practices, training and capacity-building initiatives, as well as real-time disaster and climate-related data.