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 intercepts 8 ballistic missiles, 26 drones on Tuesday
The UAE air defence systems intercepted 8 ballistic missiles and 26 drones on Tuesday, according to figures released by the Ministry of Defence.
UAE Ministry of Defence holds military funeral for nation's martyrs
The military funeral ceremony for the UAE's martyrs - Captain Saeed Al Balooshi and First Lieutenant Ali Al Taniji - took place on Tuesday.
Germany affirm solidarity with UAE after Iran attacks
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, spoke on Tuesday with Germany President Frank-Walter Steinmeier about regional developments in light of the escalating military actions and their serious repercussions on regional and international security and stability.
Fire breaks out at Abu Dhabi oil refinery after drone attack
Abu Dhabi authorities are responding to a fire that broke out at a facility in the Ruwais Industrial Complex, caused by a drone attack.
The UAE air defence systems intercepted 8 ballistic missiles and 26 drones on Tuesday, according to figures released by the Ministry of Defence.
The military funeral ceremony for the UAE's martyrs - Captain Saeed Al Balooshi and First Lieutenant Ali Al Taniji - took place on Tuesday.
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, spoke on Tuesday with Germany President Frank-Walter Steinmeier about regional developments in light of the escalating military actions and their serious repercussions on regional and international security and stability.
