Dubai Police fielded 1.1 million emergency calls since April 2021 on its 999 hotline.
Over 99% of these calls were answered within 10 seconds, helping reduce the response time significantly.
Extreme emergency scenarios received police help in under three minutes despite a targeted response time of six minutes.
Similarly, the average time for police patrols to reach non-emergency cases was just above 10 minutes despite a targeted response time of 30 minutes.
Dubai launches system to expedite funeral procedures
Bereavement formalities in Dubai will be fast-tracked under a new system that will also offer mental health support to help children cope with loss of a family member, Dubai Health Authority (DHA) announced on Monday.
Over 3.5 million interactions on BRIDGE Summit's App on opening day
The BRIDGE Summit's official application has surged to the #1 Business App in the UAE within hours of launch, the global media event earning more than 3.5 million interactions on its opening day at Abu Dhabi.
UAE launches AI ecosystem to support farmers through climate change
Abu Dhabi has launched an AI Ecosystem for Global Agricultural Development, with a new platform that will support farmers affected by shifting climate conditions in partnership with the Gates Foundation.
UAE sets model for providing highly efficient healthcare, says WHO
A senior World Health Organisation official said on Monday the UAE now ranks among the world’s most advanced healthcare systems.
BRIDGE Summit opens with global media leaders and 60,000 participants
The BRIDGE Summit 2025 opened on Monday at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), marking the launch of what is being described as the world’s largest gathering for the media, content, and entertainment industries.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
Apple Inc. shares fell Monday after a closely followed analyst warned that demand for the firm’s new iPhone 16 Pro model has been lower than expected. Is this a sign that the AI software just isn’t ready?
Does working from home kill productivity or can it benefit staff by giving them more flexibility and a better work/life balance?
Dubai’s current population is more than double compared to almost twenty years ago, which now stands at 3.7 million. Lots of families are also moving to the UAE now. So what does it mean for the property market?
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