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18 July 2023, 02:00 AM IST

Dubai: The UAE has decided to promote 8,385 senior officials in various security sectors in the emirate. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. The promotion is given in recognition of the contribution made by the officers in enhancing the performance of security systems in the emirate. Police- 5680, General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs (GDRFA) -1249, Civil Defense – 535 and State Security Department – 921 are the number of officers eligible for promotion. Deputy Chief of Police and General Security Lt. Gen. Dahi Khalfan Tamim thanked Sheikh Mohammed for playing a crucial role in the security system of the emirate.

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2023-07-17 20:30:00

12 July 2023, 02:00 AM IST Presenting police certificate to model driver

Umm al-Khuwain: Umm al-Khuwain police awarded prizes and certificates to drivers who followed traffic rules. The traffic and patrol department of the police honored the exemplary drivers as part of the ‘You are the star of the road’ initiative. The police gave the rewards after observing the behavior of the drivers on the road. Appreciate the responsible behavior of the driver and thank him for obeying the traffic rules. Drivers who follow good traffic culture are similarly honored by police forces across the UAE. The authorities aim to encourage them to be role models for their fellow passengers. Last U.A.E. Abu Dhabi Police honored 51 drivers who followed traffic rules on the occasion of National Day.

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2023-07-11 20:30:00

07 July 2023, 02:00 AM IST

ABU DHABI: The Sheikh Zayed Festival with the message of Emirati culture and heritage will be held from November 17 to March 9, 2024 at Al Watba, the organizing committee has announced.

UAE UAE under the patronage of President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The festival will be held under the supervision of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court.

Al Watba will be the venue for a variety of arts and cultural programs this year. The festival will focus on various activities that will convey the importance of Emirati heritage to future generations. Although more information about the program has not been disclosed, the committee has informed that there will be many new attractions in the new edition.

It is estimated that the festival will make significant contributions in promoting Abu Dhabi’s position globally in promoting tourism and culture.

Thousands of visitors and residents flock to the festival town every year. Last New Year’s Eve, Sheikh Zayed Utsav won Guinness World Records for its drone display.

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2023-07-06 20:30:00

01 July 2023, 02:00 AM IST

Dubai: The luxury watch worth 2.5 lakh dirhams (roughly more than Rs. 50 lakhs) that fell into the sea during a pleasure boat trip was found within half an hour by the Dubai Police. UAE Hamid Fahad Almeri, a citizen of the UK. The incident occurred while enjoying a boat trip at Palm Jumeirah with friends from UK When the friend who came from the sea swam back to the ship, he realized that the watch was lost in the deep sea. At first it was thought that it was unlikely to recover the watch due to the depth of the area. However, Almeri contacted the Dubai Police and explained the incident. Immediately, a team of police divers reached the spot and started searching for the watch. To the surprise of the pleasure boat’s passengers, the divers made it back to the ship with the watch in just 30 minutes. Boat passengers appreciated and thanked the Dubai Police for their quick response.

This is not the first time that the Dubai Police has recovered valuables lost by visitors and residents. In 2021, it was recovered when a visitor’s valuables were lost at the Hatta Dam. Dubai Police also assisted a man who lost his ID, credit cards, mobile phones and vehicle keys while kayaking.

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2023-06-30 20:30:00