UAE National Guard conducts 168 search, rescue missions in Q1 2025
These operations reflect the National Guard's continued focus on enhancing rapid response capabilities in emergencies, in line with the 'Year of Community'.
The Coast Guard played a key role, conducting 23 search and rescue missions in the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman.
Meanwhile, the National Search and Rescue Centre completed 145 operations, including 34 rescues and medical evacuations, as well as nine medical transport and air ambulance missions within the UAE, and four abroad.
The National Guard Command reiterated its commitment to saving lives through advanced technology and equipment, ensuring swift interventions in various terrains.
They also reminded the public to report emergencies by calling the Search and Rescue Emergency Line at 995 or the Coast Guard at 996.
في عام المجتمع، الحرس الوطني يعلن عن تنفيذ 168 عملية بحث وإنقاذ في البر والبحر داخل وخارج الدولة خلال الربع الأول من عام 2025
In the Year of Community, National Guard Conducts 168 Search and Rescue Operations in First Quarter of 2025 #الحرس_الوطني_الإماراتي #uae_national_guard pic.twitter.com/XHwC1ZnzrM
— الحرس الوطني (@Uaengc) April 2, 2025
In the Year of Community, National Guard Conducts 168 Search and Rescue Operations in First Quarter of 2025
The UAE National Guard Command has announced that they conducted 168 search and rescue operations on land and at sea, both domestically and internationally, during the… pic.twitter.com/bebHVOIcdf
— الحرس الوطني (@Uaengc) April 2, 2025
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