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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UAE President offers condolences to Jordanian King over church attack
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has offered his sincere condolences to Jordanian King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein in a phone call on Saturday over the victims of an attack targeting a church in Karak governorate.
Ras Al Khaimah closes all beaches 'until further notice'
Ras Al Khaimah authorities have announced the closure of all beaches across the emirate until further notice.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan names FIX's popular 'Dubai Chocolate' for Dubai-it award
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has presented the Dubai-it Award in the business category to FIX Dessert for "introducing 'Dubai Chocolate' to the world".
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince meets Emirati military students in Greece
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has met with Emirati military students at the Technical Training & Qualification Centre in Greece during his official visit to the country.
Young Arab readers to be celebrated on October 29: H.H. Sheikh Mohammed
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced that young Arab readers from around the world will be "celebrated" on October 29 for the crowning ceremony of the Arab Reading Challenge.
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