The authority works on following and assessing all security procedures related to the ‎critical

infrastructure and establishments spread across Abu Dhabi represented in land ‎and sea petrol establishments, from any threats or any actions of violence. As well as ‎securing the maritime parameters in the emirate by implementing special safety rules of ‎the public at sea and the protection of its maritime resources in coordination with the ‎concerned local and federal government authorities.

CICPA (Critical Infrastructure & Coastal Protection Authority) security passes allow access to restricted ports and field sites. There are many restricted areas, which are not accessible without the correct/relevant CICPA pass. Each CICPA pass is unique and would need to be applied for individually

• Access to restricted ports and field locations is permitted by CICPA (Critical Infrastructure & Coastal Protection Authority) security passes.
• Several restricted places cannot be entered without the appropriate/correct CICPA permit. Each CICPA pass is unique and must be applied individually.
• Organizations establishing and operating in the oil and gas sector (ADNOC) must obtain CICPA permit registration for employees accessing Critical Infrastructure locations, including oil rigs, refineries, and power plants.
• Supreme Petroleum Council Approval is also included (SPC Approval). Therefore, if a firm works in the UAE’s oil and gas sector, SPC Approval is required before it may register with CICPA Pass.
• It’s interesting to note that licenses can be issued for vehicles, vessels, and drivers, as well as for specific tasks like photography. As a result, if your firm or any of your employees anticipate working in one of these regions, it is vital to determine if you want to get a CICPA security pass.

As a general guideline, any assets, facilities and companies, which if destroyed, would prevent the country from conducting its key infrastructure strategy could be deemed critical and are therefore likely to need a security permit. If these companies or facilities were destroyed or unavailable for an extended period of time, then this would significantly impact the social and economic wellbeing of the UAE.

Whether a company or job is considered part of this critical national infrastructure can also be dependent on the supply chain. For example, the supply of food to the region is dependent on transport. Therefore, transport is considered a critical part of the National infrastructure. Companies setting up and operating in the Oil and Gas industry (ADNOC) may require to obtain CICPA passes for staff and technicians that are vising Critical Infrastructure areas, such as Oil Rigs, Refineries and Power Plants. Not to mention, also Supreme Petroleum Council Approval. Therefore companies need SPC Approval and to obtain CICPA Passes if the are working in the Oil and Gas industry in the UAE.

Companies who want to apply for CICPA passes must meet the following requirements:

• The business must hold an Abu Dhabi Trade Licence.
• Registration with the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce is required.
• The firm must be approved by the Supreme Petroleum Council (SPC).
• Have a contract with a concession holding firm in place, and get an invitation letter (LOA) from ADNOC.

Documents required for a company to apply for CICPA passes

• To be eligible to apply for CICPA passes, a business must submit several documents.
• A fully completed application.
• Business trade license copy
• Authorization by the signatory’s signature.
• A letter from the firm requesting the opening of a file and approving a PRO.
• Authorization from a certified PRO.
• Contract signed with a concession-holding firm (LOA).
• A cover letter from the Supreme Petroleum Council for the contract.
• Filled introduction form for PRO
• A personal photo (must be 4cm x 6cm, with a white background).
• The PRO’s Emirates ID, passport, and visa.

Documents required for a company to apply for CICPA passes

• To be eligible to apply for CICPA passes, a business must submit several documents.
• A fully completed application.
• Business trade license copy
• Authorization by the signatory’s signature.
• A letter from the firm requesting the opening of a file and approving a PRO.
• Authorization from a certified PRO.
• Contract signed with a concession-holding firm (LOA).
• A cover letter from the Supreme Petroleum Council for the contract.
• Filled introduction form for PRO
• A personal photo (must be 4cm x 6cm, with a white background).
• The PRO’s Emirates ID, passport, and visa.