Parking fees are set in order to regulate the limited spaces and to prevent the arbitrary use of these spots
uae19 hours ago
Residents are urged by the authorities to dial 999 only for emergency situations as the Dubai Police received 71,370 phone calls made to emergency number 999. The public is then advised to call 901 for non-emergency situations.
More than 77,000 phone calls during the Eid Al Adha holidays were received by the Dubai Police including 71,370 calls made to 999, and 6,433 calls through 901, authorities announced on Friday, June 21.
Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.
Receiving this much number of phone calls especially during the holidays is not new to the Dubai Police. Last year, they responded to over 2.1 million calls within 10 seconds. Meanwhile, in 2022, they responded to 7.4 million calls.
According to Brig. Turki Abdul Rahman bin Faris, deputy director of the General Department of Operations, the Dubai Police “intensified their efforts and preparations during official holidays as well as national and religious occasions to provide immediate assistance to the public".
Meanwhile, Major Gen. Abdullah Ali Al Ghaithi, assistant commander-in-chief for operations, praised the efforts of the Events Security Committee in “ensuring security at all mosques and large prayer halls, as well as tourist areas, beaches, shopping centres, open markets, public parks, and workers' areas".
Al Ghaithi noted Dubai Police deployed 429 security patrols, 21 land rescue patrols, 34 marine security boats, two helicopters, 35 ambulances, 51 bicycles, 10 marine rescue boats, and 62 civil defence vehicles. There were also seven control centres that monitored traffic and public transportation. He added authorities diverted the route of 439 workers' buses to prevent severe congestion during the holidays.
Dubai Police, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), and other government agencies also held a special Eid Al Adha celebration with more than 6,000 workers in Jebel Ali. There were sports and entertainment events, and special prize draws.
ALSO READ:
Parking fees are set in order to regulate the limited spaces and to prevent the arbitrary use of these spots
uae19 hours ago
The violators were caught as authorities step up its monitoring of the public's compliance with regulations
uae19 hours ago
Some agencies are able to find a solution, with one expert encouraging travellers to get a five-year multiple-entry visa to the popular holiday destination
uae1 day ago
Over the weekend, about 80 members of Filipino Kasambahay Club (FKC), an organisation of nannies and domestic workers in Dubai, had their first meet-up
uae1 day ago
Instead of going to shopping malls and indoor play areas, there are still a few outdoor spots that residents can visit during these hot and humid days
uae1 day ago
The authority has urged motorists to drive cautiously and to abide by traffic rules and regulations
uae1 day ago
The election is being held to choose the successor to former President Ebrahim Raisi who died in a helicopter crash in May
uae1 day ago
Usually sermons last around 20 minutes and are followed by a two-unit congregational prayer
uae1 day ago