MOI represented by the general directorate of the civil defense virtually celebrated the international civil defense day 2021 under the slogan civil defense: a partner in protecting the national economy . This stems from the belief that the economy is a pillar of community development and progress. It also underlines the civil defense vital role in supporting the national economy through safeguarding national achievements from any threats, incidents or challenges.

The ceremony included speeches on the occasion from civil defense officials and partners that emphasized the vital role that civil defense plays in enhancing protection, security, prevention and preservation of life and property and the importance of integrative work. A video was also shown showing part of the civil defense’s march and its achievements, as well as a discussion session at the end of the ceremony on The role of civil defense in supporting and protecting national achievements.

In this year's celebration, the importance of civil defense in preserving the nation’s achievements and contributing to protecting the national economy was emphasized on the basis that the economy is the mainstay for the development and advancement of societies, It comes also as an emphasis on the importance of the civil defense sector in supporting the national economy by preserving national gains and protecting them from various Dangers and accidents.

In his speech delivered in the virtual celebration , Major General Dr. Jassim Mohamed Al Marzooqi, Commander-in-Chief of Civil Defense, said that we celebrate together the International Day of Civil Defense 2021, which is celebrated by the United Arab Emirates with the countries of the world on the first of March of each year. Under the slogan civil defense: a partner in protecting the national economy . For our belief that the economy is the mainstay for the development and advancement of societies, and affirming the importance of the civil defense sector in supporting the national economy by preserving national gains and protecting them from various dangers, accidents and challenges.