The public in the UAE are reminded to refrain from using emergency lines for non-emergencies, as it overburdens the system.
In an interview with Dubai Eye 103.8's The Agenda, Ahmed Al Hajeri from National Ambulance UAE, highlighted the type of time-wasting calls operators receive on a regular basis, including one - notably - where a man requested emergency assistance for his pregnant cat.
He added that the calls increased rapidly during the pandemic
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Fire breaks out at Abu Dhabi gas facility due to fallen debris
Abu Dhabi authorities are responding to a fire that broke out at Habshan gas facilities on Friday due to fallen debris from a successful interception, with the facility suspending its operations.
Authorities respond to debris incident at Abu Dhabi's Ajban
Abu Dhabi authorities are responding to an incident involving fallen debris from a successful interception at its Ajban area on Friday.
UAE air forces respond to new wave of missile, drone threats on Friday
The UAE's Ministry of Defence has announced on Friday that its air defence systems are responding to a new wave of missile and drone threats from Iran.
Dubai rejects claims of Iranian attack on data centre
Authorities in Dubai have denied reports that Iran carried out a strike on an Oracle data centre in the emirate.
Dubai churches, temples announce temporary closure until further notice
Several churches and temples located in Dubai have announced their temporary closure and suspension of in-person services starting April 3 until further notice.
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