Following its fulfillment of the requirements Dubai Civil Defence was awarded ISO standard 31000- 2009 for risk management. Maj.Gen.Expert Rashid Thani ALMatrooshi,Director General of Dubai Civil Defence Has  confirmed, during the announcement, the keenness of Civil Defence workers to improve their performance constantly in accordance with international quality standards and maintain customers satisfaction. ISO 31000-2009 certification  was awarded in recognition of  Dubai Civil Defence achievement of risk management system requirements, its continued efforts to improve performance and upgrading risk management staff efficiency, in order to reduce potential losses. Dubai Civil Defence was the first department to be awarded this ISO standard.