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4 days ago
- Science
- ARN News Center
UAE hosts global satellite-based search and rescue meeting
Organised by the National Search and Rescue Centre (NSRC) of the National Guard, the event will run until June 5 under the patronage of Major General Staff Pilot Saleh Mohammed bin Mejren Al Ameri, Commander of the National Guard. Hosting the event for the first time, it will see the participation of more than 200 experts from 45 countries, including representatives from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). In his opening remarks, Colonel Staff Pilot Rashed Al Naqbi, Manager of NSRC, emphasised the UAE's commitment to fostering strategic partnerships and exchanging expertise with international entities to save lives and enhance response times and accuracy. Allan Knox, Head of the Cospas-Sarsat delegation and Chair of the 39th Joint Committee Meeting, expressed confidence that the outcomes of the meeting would contribute to the development of global rescue services and help save more lives. What is COSPAS-SARSAT COSPAS-SARSAT facilitates the detection and transmission of distress signals via satellite to ensure rapid and effective life-saving interventions. Since its inception in 1982, the programme has contributed to saving more than 66,000 lives worldwide. The UAE joined COSPAS-SARSAT in 2009 and has since taken an active role in shaping its mission, incorporating world-class standards and pioneering technologies in search and rescue operations. The NSRC manages nine advanced ground stations and a 24|7 coordination hub. The centre has conducted over 1,200 operations between 2024 and the first quarter of 2025, including land and sea rescues, airborne evacuations and rapid responses to distress signals. Its fleet of AW139 helicopters, equipped with night vision and thermal imaging, is deployed across five zones in the UAE. The centre also monitors key maritime and terrestrial distress frequencies, ensuring rapid and coordinated responses. In alignment with the UAE's National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, the NSRC integrates AI technologies to analyse distress signals in real time, further reducing response times and enhancing accuracy. Innovations such as the Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) and AI-driven platforms have contributed to positioning the UAE at the forefront of next-generation emergency response.
Dubai Eye
4 days ago
- Science
- Dubai Eye
UAE hosts global satellite-based search and rescue meeting
Organised by the National Search and Rescue Centre (NSRC) of the National Guard, the event will run until June 5 under the patronage of Major General Staff Pilot Saleh Mohammed bin Mejren Al Ameri, Commander of the National Guard. Hosting the event for the first time, it will see the participation of more than 200 experts from 45 countries, including representatives from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). In his opening remarks, Colonel Staff Pilot Rashed Al Naqbi, Manager of NSRC, emphasised the UAE's commitment to fostering strategic partnerships and exchanging expertise with international entities to save lives and enhance response times and accuracy. Allan Knox, Head of the Cospas-Sarsat delegation and Chair of the 39th Joint Committee Meeting, expressed confidence that the outcomes of the meeting would contribute to the development of global rescue services and help save more lives. What is COSPAS-SARSAT COSPAS-SARSAT facilitates the detection and transmission of distress signals via satellite to ensure rapid and effective life-saving interventions. Since its inception in 1982, the programme has contributed to saving more than 66,000 lives worldwide. The UAE joined COSPAS-SARSAT in 2009 and has since taken an active role in shaping its mission, incorporating world-class standards and pioneering technologies in search and rescue operations. The NSRC manages nine advanced ground stations and a 24|7 coordination hub. The centre has conducted over 1,200 operations between 2024 and the first quarter of 2025, including land and sea rescues, airborne evacuations and rapid responses to distress signals. Its fleet of AW139 helicopters, equipped with night vision and thermal imaging, is deployed across five zones in the UAE. The centre also monitors key maritime and terrestrial distress frequencies, ensuring rapid and coordinated responses. In alignment with the UAE's National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, the NSRC integrates AI technologies to analyse distress signals in real time, further reducing response times and enhancing accuracy. Innovations such as the Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) and AI-driven platforms have contributed to positioning the UAE at the forefront of next-generation emergency response.
TAG 91.1
4 days ago
- Science
- TAG 91.1
UAE hosts global satellite-based search and rescue meeting
Organised by the National Search and Rescue Centre (NSRC) of the National Guard, the event will run until June 5 under the patronage of Major General Staff Pilot Saleh Mohammed bin Mejren Al Ameri, Commander of the National Guard. Hosting the event for the first time, it will see the participation of more than 200 experts from 45 countries, including representatives from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). In his opening remarks, Colonel Staff Pilot Rashed Al Naqbi, Manager of NSRC, emphasised the UAE's commitment to fostering strategic partnerships and exchanging expertise with international entities to save lives and enhance response times and accuracy. Allan Knox, Head of the Cospas-Sarsat delegation and Chair of the 39th Joint Committee Meeting, expressed confidence that the outcomes of the meeting would contribute to the development of global rescue services and help save more lives. What is COSPAS-SARSAT COSPAS-SARSAT facilitates the detection and transmission of distress signals via satellite to ensure rapid and effective life-saving interventions. Since its inception in 1982, the programme has contributed to saving more than 66,000 lives worldwide. The UAE joined COSPAS-SARSAT in 2009 and has since taken an active role in shaping its mission, incorporating world-class standards and pioneering technologies in search and rescue operations. The NSRC manages nine advanced ground stations and a 24|7 coordination hub. The centre has conducted over 1,200 operations between 2024 and the first quarter of 2025, including land and sea rescues, airborne evacuations and rapid responses to distress signals. Its fleet of AW139 helicopters, equipped with night vision and thermal imaging, is deployed across five zones in the UAE. The centre also monitors key maritime and terrestrial distress frequencies, ensuring rapid and coordinated responses. In alignment with the UAE's National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, the NSRC integrates AI technologies to analyse distress signals in real time, further reducing response times and enhancing accuracy. Innovations such as the Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) and AI-driven platforms have contributed to positioning the UAE at the forefront of next-generation emergency response.
Al Etihad
5 days ago
- Science
- Al Etihad
UAE hosts 39th international COSPAS-SARSAT meeting on search and rescue operations
26 May 2025 19:08 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The UAE is hosting the 39th International Meeting of the COSPAS-SARSAT Programme, the global satellite-based search and rescue by the National Guard through the National Search and Rescue Centre, the event will take place from May 27 to June 5 in Abu Dhabi, bringing together more than 200 experts and specialists from 45 is an international humanitarian organisation dedicated to coordinating the global satellite-based search and rescue system. The programme oversees policies and operations to ensure the timely detection and transmission of distress signals to relevant authorities, thereby supporting life-saving missions and humanitarian responses organisation works in close coordination with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), both affiliated with the United Nations. Since its inception in 1982, COSPAS-SARSAT has contributed to saving over 66,000 lives UAE joined COSPAS-SARSAT in 2009, and has since played an active role in advancing its mission by adopting best-in-class standards in search and rescue operations. The upcoming meeting serves as a platform to shape the future of global search and rescue policies, foster international cooperation, and reinforce the UAE's commitment to humanitarian National Search and Rescue Centre operates with cutting-edge technologies and a robust response infrastructure. Currently managing nine advanced ground stations, the centre receives, analyses, and relays distress alerts to dedicated rescue teams across the 2024 and the first quarter of 2025, the centre conducted more than 1,200 operations, ranging from land and maritime rescues to airborne medical evacuations and rapid responses to emergency signals. The efforts have resulted in countless lives saved and critical medical assistance provided, both domestically and operations are managed through a fully integrated coordination hub operating 24/7. It utilises a fleet of advanced AW139 helicopters equipped with night vision systems and thermal imaging cameras, and strategically deployed across five operational zones in the the centre oversees the monitoring of maritime and terrestrial distress frequencies to ensure immediate response the latest technology, the centre has integrated the Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS), and is developing an AI-powered platform to analyse distress signals in real time. The innovations are designed to significantly reduce response timesm and improve the accuracy of location tracking during advancements align with the UAE's National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, which aims to maximise the use of technological and human resources across government entities to improve efficiency and responsiveness. By hosting this high-level international meeting, the UAE reaffirms its global leadership in humanitarian operations and its enduring commitment to supporting life-saving missions. The event underscores the nation's values of inclusive humanitarianism and its dedication to enhancing global resilience through innovation, cooperation, and strategic foresight. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
IOL News
23-05-2025
- IOL News
Man sentenced to 10 years for stealing R1. 6 million aviation safety equipment
A 44-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for stealing a critical aviation safety component worth over R1.6 million from South African Airways, raising serious concerns about aviation security and the integrity of public resources A 44-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for stealing a critical aviation safety component valued at more than R1.6 million from South African Airways (SAA) at OR Tambo International Airport. The Kempton Park Magistrates' Court on Thursday handed down the sentence to Emmanuel Mdakane after convicting him of theft on 16 May 2025. The court found that, between January and February 2018, Mdakane stole a Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) processor — a vital part of aircraft safety systems designed to prevent mid-air collisions. The processor was never recovered. National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane said Mdakane sold the stolen equipment to a complainant for R340,000 but refunded only R40,000 after collecting the money.
