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Hi Dubai
08-04-2025
- Politics
- Hi Dubai
UAE Sets Global Standard in Disaster Response with Innovative, Life-Saving Missions
The United Arab Emirates has emerged as one of the world's most agile and impactful responders to humanitarian crises, leveraging innovation, preparedness, and global partnerships to deliver critical aid where it's needed most. From the earthquake-ravaged cities of Myanmar, Syria, and Türkiye to the cyclone-hit regions of Libya and the war-torn Gaza Strip, UAE search and rescue teams have led with efficiency and compassion—often arriving among the first on the ground. In Myanmar, following the March 31 earthquake, a UAE team composed of Abu Dhabi Civil Defence, National Guard, and Joint Operations Command personnel launched immediate operations across six affected sites, using a rotating shift system to speed up rescues. Brigadier Salem Al Dhaheri, Director-General of Abu Dhabi Civil Defence, underscored the UAE's commitment to innovation-driven response strategies, citing the use of advanced field assessments, rapid deployment protocols, and strong institutional collaborations. Operation Chivalrous Knight 2, launched in February 2023, exemplifies this approach. Supporting earthquake victims in Syria and Türkiye, the mission saved lives, treated over 13,000 people, and delivered more than 15,000 tonnes of aid via 260 airlifts and four cargo ships. In Derna, Libya, after Cyclone Daniel struck in September 2023, UAE teams deployed drones, K9 units, and jet skis—recovering hundreds of victims amid widespread destruction. The UAE's longest-running relief effort, Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, continues to support Gaza, delivering over 65,000 tonnes of aid valued at $1.2 billion. The 'Birds of Goodness' airdrop initiative, using GPS-guided containers, has revolutionised aid delivery to hard-to-reach areas. These missions reflect the UAE's evolving role as a global humanitarian leader—one defined not just by rapid response, but by strategic foresight, cutting-edge tools, and an unshakable commitment to human dignity. News Source: Emirates News Agency
The National
03-04-2025
- Politics
- The National
UAE emergency team supports critical earthquake rescue efforts in Myanmar
A UAE humanitarian task force is supporting crucial rescue efforts in Myanmar after a devastating earthquake last week that killed thousands and caused widespread destruction. The shallow 7.7-magnitude earthquake on Friday flattened buildings across the South-East Asian country, prompting the international community to come to its aid. President Sheikh Mohamed on Monday directed a search and rescue team to be sent to the stricken nation, made up of Abu Dhabi Civil Defence, Abu Dhabi Police, the UAE National Guard and Joint Operations Command. The initiative stems from 'the UAE's commitment to providing immediate relief to communities suffering from the aftermath of natural disasters anywhere in the world as a gesture of solidarity and brotherhood', state news agency Wam reported. The UAE rescue team is continuing to deliver assistance to those affected by the natural disaster. Search and rescue operations are being conducted across six locations in Myanmar, with teams working in rotating morning and evening shifts to boost response efforts and reach as many affected areas as possible. Myanmar's military leaders have announced a temporary ceasefire in an effort to make relief operations easier. The number of deaths rose to 3,085 on Thursday, with 4,715 injured and 341 missing, the junta said. The military government said it would observe a ceasefire until April 22 after other armed groups fighting the country's four-year civil war made similar pledges. The junta said the ceasefire had 'the aim of speeding up relief and reconstruction efforts, and maintaining peace and stability'. Rights groups and several foreign governments had earlier condemned the leaders for continuing to carry out air strikes as the country dealt with the quake aftermath.
Times of Oman
29-03-2025
- Times of Oman
Authorities in Abu Dhabi control fire on Yas Island
Muscat: Authorities in Abu Dhabi have controlled a fire that broke out on Friday afternoon at a construction site on Yas Island. Teams from Abu Dhabi Police and Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority have controlled the fire that broke out at a construction site adjacent to Yas Waterworld on Yas Island earlier on Friday. The fire did not result in any injuries and has been successfully extinguished, the authorities further added. Around 3pm Abu Dhabi Police and Abu Dhabi Civil Defence stated that had teams on the scene and were battling the blaze. The cause of the fire is unclear at this time. Yas Island is home to several theme parks in the UAE such as Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld, and which are popular attractions over the Eid break, which is expected to start early next week. It remains unclear whether access to any of these sites will be affected over the coming days following the incident.
Zawya
28-03-2025
- Zawya
Abu Dhabi: Fire breaks out at construction site on Yas Island
A fire has broken out on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi in the early afternoon of Friday. Details of the site of the blaze remains unclear, but several videos circulating on social media indicate the fire has swept through a construction site on Yas Island. At 4.20pm local time, Abu Dhabi Police provided an update to the fire, stating the blaze has now been extinguished. In a post on X, the authority stated: 'Teams from Abu Dhabi Police and Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority have controlled the fire that broke out at a construction site adjacent to Yas Waterworld on Yas Island earlier today, 28 March 2025.' The authority added that the cooling and smoke extraction process has now commenced at the site. Abu Dhabi Police has also confirmed the fire did not result in any injuries. Late afternoon Friday, visuals started to circulate on X indicating a large fire adjacent to Yas Waterworld. Around 3pm Abu Dhabi Police and Abu Dhabi Civil Defence stated that had teams on the scene and were battling the blaze. The cause of the fire is unclear at this time. Yas Island is home to several theme parks in the UAE such as Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld, and which are popular attractions over the Eid break, which is expected to start early next week. It remains unclear whether access to any of these sites will be affected over the coming days following the incident. (Writing by Bindu Rai, editing by Brinda Darasha)
Khaleej Times
18-03-2025
- Automotive
- Khaleej Times
Dh3,000 fine in UAE: Abu Dhabi reminds motorists to give way to emergency vehicles, avoid penalty
Abu Dhabi has launched a campaign to urge motorists to give way to emergency vehicles on the roads, the emirate's transport authority announced. The awareness campaign, titled, 'Giving way to emergency vehicles', aims at ensuring that these vehicles reach accident sites swiftly in order to save lives and property. As per UAE law, a Dh3,000 fine will be imposed against anyone who does not give way to emergency, ambulance and police vehicles. Offending drivers will also be penalised with six traffic points and their cars will be confiscated for 30 days. Meanwhile, a Dh1,000 fine and four black points will be imposed against motorists who are found obstructing authorities from regulating traffic and impeding rescue vehicles during emergencies, disasters, crises and rains, and in flooded valleys will be fined Dh1,000, along with four black points, and 60-day confiscation of vehicles. The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence has in the past issued a reminder to warehouse owners about obstructing entrances and not leaving enough space for Civil Defence vehicles to manoeuvre between warehouses under Resolution No.24 of 2012. The authority also warned against obstructing access to these areas in a manner that disrupts their functionality. These acts can lead to a penalty of Dh50,000. The current campaign focuses on raising awareness through various media channels, in addition to organising field events and awareness lectures targeting drivers and different segments of society. The authority also aims to clarify traffic laws related to giving way to emergency vehicles and the penalties for obstructing their movement, in order to achieve the highest safety standards.
