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Rashid Al Matrooshi Appointed Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Civil Defence by Royal Decree
Rashid Al Matrooshi Appointed Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Civil Defence by Royal Decree

Hi Dubai

time2 days ago

  • Politics
  • Hi Dubai

Rashid Al Matrooshi Appointed Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Civil Defence by Royal Decree

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued Decree No. (34) of 2025 appointing Lieutenant General Rashid Thani Al Matrooshi as the Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Civil Defence. In a related move, Decision No. (26) of 2025 has been issued appointing Major General Jamal bin Aded Al Muhairi as Deputy Commander-in-Chief. Both the decree and the decision are effective immediately from the date of issuance and will be officially published in the Official Gazette. The leadership appointments come as part of broader efforts to further strengthen Dubai's civil defence and public safety infrastructure. Al Matrooshi brings extensive experience in emergency services and public safety, having previously served in senior roles within the civil defence apparatus. In addition to these appointments, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed also approved a large-scale promotion of 6,247 personnel working across various public safety and law enforcement agencies in Dubai. These include the Dubai Police, the State Security Department, the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs, and the General Directorate of Dubai Civil Defence. The mass promotion reflects the leadership's commitment to recognising the efforts of public safety personnel and reinforcing operational readiness across all security-related sectors. The promotions are expected to boost morale and support the strategic goals of Dubai's safety and emergency services, ensuring the emirate maintains world-class standards in public security and civil protection. These decisions are part of Dubai's broader strategy to enhance the efficiency, leadership, and responsiveness of its public safety infrastructure in alignment with the emirate's long-term development and resilience goals. News Source: Emirates News Agency

Mohammed bin Rashid issues decree appointing Rashid Al Matrooshi as Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Civil Defence
Mohammed bin Rashid issues decree appointing Rashid Al Matrooshi as Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Civil Defence

Emirates 24/7

time2 days ago

  • Politics
  • Emirates 24/7

Mohammed bin Rashid issues decree appointing Rashid Al Matrooshi as Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Civil Defence

In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, has issued Decree No. (34) of 2025 appointing Lieutenant General Rashid Thani Al Matrooshi as Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Civil Defence. His Highness also issued Decision No. (26) of 2025 appointing Major General Jamal bin Aded Al Muhairi as Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Civil Defence. The decree and the decision are effective from the date of their issuance and will be published in the Official Gazette. Furthermore, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed issued decisions promoting 6,247 personnel serving with law enforcement and entities concerned with public safety and security in Dubai, including the State Security Department in Dubai, Dubai Police, the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, and the General Directorate of Dubai Civil Defence. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.

Sheikh Mohammed appoints Rashid Al Matrooshi Dubai Civil Defence Commander-in-Chief
Sheikh Mohammed appoints Rashid Al Matrooshi Dubai Civil Defence Commander-in-Chief

Gulf Today

time3 days ago

  • Politics
  • Gulf Today

Sheikh Mohammed appoints Rashid Al Matrooshi Dubai Civil Defence Commander-in-Chief

In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, has issued Decree No. (34) of 2025 appointing Lieutenant General Rashid Thani Al Matrooshi as Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Civil Defence. Sheikh Mohammed also issued Decision No. (26) of 2025 appointing Major General Jamal bin Aded Al Muhairi as Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Civil Defence. The decree and the decision are effective from the date of their issuance and will be published in the Official Gazette. Furthermore, Sheikh Mohammed issued decisions promoting 6,247 personnel serving with law enforcement and entities concerned with public safety and security in Dubai, including the State Security Department in Dubai, Dubai Police, the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, and the General Directorate of Dubai Civil Defence.

Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed appoints Rashid Al Matrooshi as Civil Defence chief
Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed appoints Rashid Al Matrooshi as Civil Defence chief

Khaleej Times

time3 days ago

  • Politics
  • Khaleej Times

Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed appoints Rashid Al Matrooshi as Civil Defence chief

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued Decree No. (34) of 2025 appointing Lieutenant General Rashid Thani Al Matrooshi as Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Civil Defence. The Dubai Ruler also issued Decision No. (26) of 2025 appointing Major General Jamal bin Aded Al Muhairi as Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Civil Defence. The decree and the decision are effective from the date of their issuance and will be published in the Official Gazette. Furthermore, Sheikh Mohammed issued decisions promoting 6,247 personnel serving with law enforcement and entities concerned with public safety and security in Dubai, including the State Security Department in Dubai, Dubai Police, the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, and the General Directorate of Dubai Civil Defence.

Chilling Video Shows Massive Fire At 67-Storey Dubai Skyscraper
Chilling Video Shows Massive Fire At 67-Storey Dubai Skyscraper

NDTV

time15-06-2025

  • General
  • NDTV

Chilling Video Shows Massive Fire At 67-Storey Dubai Skyscraper

A massive fire broke out in Dubai's 67-storey Marina Pinnacle on Friday night, with one resident capturing the "chaos" on video. "I was in the building with my wife sleeping peacefully in our apartment while this was happening. We were lucky to step out just on time," said Nishit Sharma, who shared dramatic videos of the fire on Instagram. "There is fire in our building. We were sleeping very peacefully and then suddenly everybody started evacuating. And now we are here," he added from the street below, describing the scene as "a lot of chaos" and "a huge fire." His footage showed flames ripping through an upper-floor apartment of the Tiger Tower, embers raining down, and parts of the railing engulfed in fire and falling to the street. The side of the building was also seen catching fire, with thick smoke billowing into the air as a large crowd gathered below. Fire and rescue teams were seen in action. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nishit Sharma (@hopping_bug) The fire, which raged through the high-rise for nearly six hours, was eventually brought under control by the Dubai Civil Defence. Authorities confirmed that all 3,820 residents from 764 apartments were safely evacuated, with no reported injuries. The Dubai Media Office (DMO) said on X, "Specialised teams successfully evacuated all residents from the 67-storey building, prioritising their health and safety throughout the operation. Efforts continue to fully contain the fire." Another post confirmed that ambulance teams and medical staff were on-site providing medical and mental health support to the evacuated residents. The authorities are now working closely with the building's developer to arrange temporary housing for those affected. This isn't the first fire incident at Marina Pinnacle. In May 2015, a kitchen fire on the 47th floor spread one level up before being contained by emergency crews. An investigation into the cause of Friday night's fire is currently underway.

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