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ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
The UAE National Guard Command has announced that they conducted 168 search and rescue operations on land and at sea, locally and internationally, during the first quarter of 2025.
Conducted between January 1 and March 31, these operations indicate the National Guard’s ongoing commitment to enhancing rapid response capabilities in emergencies and crises in the Year of Community.
The Coast Guard played a vital role in these efforts, carrying out 23 search and rescue missions in the waters of the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman during this period. Meanwhile, the National Search and Rescue Center undertook 145 operations, including 34 search and rescue missions and medical evacuations in coordination with relevant authorities.
Additionally, the centre conducted nine medical transport and air ambulance missions within the country and four similar operations abroad. In addition to many other operations.
Reaffirming its dedication to safeguarding lives in the Year of Community, the National Guard Command emphasised its reliance on cutting-edge technologies and equipment to ensure swift and effective interventions across diverse geographical terrains.
The command also urged the public to report any emergencies requiring immediate assistance by contacting the Search and Rescue Emergency Line at 995 or the Coast Guard Emergency Line at 996.
In the Year of Community, National Guard Conducts 168 Search and Rescue Operations in First Quarter of 2025
— الحرس الوطني (@Uaengc) April 2, 2025
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