Abu Dhabi, UAE: An emergency medical services team from Abu Dhabi has secured first place and the gold medal at the EMS World Clinical Challenge 2026, held during the 38th EMS World Expo in Orlando, Florida, United States.
The team, representing the Ambulance Department of the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority, outperformed more than 35 competing teams from the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe and the Middle East.
The competition tested participants through complex emergency scenarios involving severe trauma, critical resuscitation cases and paediatric emergencies. Teams were evaluated by international experts on clinical decision-making, speed and accuracy of interventions, leadership, teamwork and resource management.
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The Abu Dhabi delegation demonstrated strong clinical expertise, professionalism and operational readiness while responding to scenarios designed to replicate real-life emergencies.
The achievement highlights the capabilities of Abu Dhabi’s emergency medical personnel and the emirate’s growing presence in the international emergency medical services sector.
The authority’s participation also reflects its efforts to exchange expertise and adopt advanced practices through global platforms. Abu Dhabi previously hosted the Abu Dhabi International Emergency Medical Services Conference and its accompanying EMS Challenge in November 2025.
EMS World Expo 2026 brought together more than 7,000 participants and experts from over 50 countries to explore developments in emergency medical care and response technologies.
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