A car thief has been nabbed in Dubai in less than half an hour of the crime being reported.
Two officers of the Dubai Mounted Police division - Nawaf Khalfan and Mohammad Shaik Abdullah - were patrolling the Naif area when they were alerted about the car theft.
Within 25 minutes, they managed to scan the area, find the vehicle, identify the suspect and arrest him.
The suspect has been referred to Dubai Public Prosecution for further investigation.
No injuries after debris incident in central Dubai
Authorities have confirmed on Friday that debris from an interception had caused a minor incident on the façade of a building in central Dubai.
UAE air forces respond to more missile threats on Friday
The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has announced early on Friday that air defence systems are responding to missile threats.
UAE air defences intercept 10 ballistic missiles and 26 drones on Thursday
The UAE air defence systems intercepted 10 ballistic missiles and 26 drones on Thursday, according to figures released by the Ministry of Defence.
UAE allows residents with expired residency visas to re-enter
The UAE has decided to allow those with expired residency permits to return to the country without applying for a new visa or incurring any fines due to "exceptional circumstances beyond their control".
Sharjah issues public safety guide for emergencies
The Sharjah Government Media Bureau has released a public safety guide outlining protocols for responding to official alerts.
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