The Center undertakes all the assigned tasks in coordination with local and federal authorities in all aid and emergency processes. On the other hand, the Center works on implementing the international standards and specifications of the devices, equipment, installations and tools needed for search & rescue, and issuing orders and regulations required therefor. The center also supervises the efforts to develop the response capabilities through prepare and apply methods, exchange information and expertise with the regional and global counterparts.

The National Search and Rescue Center claims its role as an example in the operational readiness and response during search & rescue missions, through using state-of-the-art technologies and best communication resources worldwide. However, the National Search and Rescue Center is specialized in developing preparative and operational plans, developing databases and information systems for search & rescue missions and to enhance the same up to the highest level of quality. The center also develop, coordinate and execute the drills related to search & rescue missions with local and federal authorities, along with supporting human and community services and raise the culture of search and rescue among all segments of society whether locally or federally, in order to shed lights on the role and full readiness of the Center to effectively and efficiently meet all the tasks around the clock and for all the residents of UAE.