Dubai Police received 24,723 calls across its emergency and non-emergency lines from noon on December 31 to noon on January 1, coinciding with New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Brigadier Turki bin Faris, Director of the General Department of Operations, praised the efforts of staff at the Command and Control Centre and the 901 Call Centre for their professionalism and prompt responses to public inquiries
The Command and Control Centre received 22,606 calls via the emergency line (999).
Brigadier bin Faris noted that it demonstratesd the dedication of Dubai Police to ensuring public security during high-demand periods.
Major Yaqoub Al Sarouash, Director of the 901 Call Centre, reported handling 2,117 non-emergency calls. Additionally, staff managed 398 live chat inquiries through electronic platforms.
Dubai Police reminded the public that 999 is reserved for emergencies, while 901 serves non-emergency inquiries and services, ensuring efficient resource allocation and exceptional community support at all times.
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has announced the completion of the final bridge in the Sheikh Rashid Road and Al Mina Street intersection upgrade, marking the end of all phases of the Al Shindagha Corridor Development Project on the Bur Dubai side.
Dubai Police have confiscated 32 jet skis during a major inspection at Fishing Harbour 3, targeting rental companies as part of a wider crackdown on marine safety violations.
Sudanese nationals in the UAE will be exempt from paying outstanding residency or visa fines under a move by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) to help them regularise their stay.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has welcomed the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, expressing hope that it contributes to enhancing security and stability in the region.
The UAE has outlined its "sincere efforts" over the last two years to seek a civilian-led political solution in Sudan that protects innocents from "tragedy and humanitarian suffering".
UAE airlines have extended the suspension of flights to and from Pakistan, some until Tuesday, May 13, as the country shut its airspace due to cross-border tensions with India.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has conferred the "Order of the Republic" title on UAE'S Mother f the Nation, H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, for her outstanding humanitarian and social contributions in the region and around the world.