The community initiatives of Dubai Police are helping slash the crime rates in several neighbourhoods.
Officials say these campaigns have brought the crime index down to zero in Satwa and Al Quoz.
Meanwhile, areas like Mirdiff, Al Muhaisnah, Al Barsha and Al Twar have seen the rates drop by up to 68 per cent.
More than 15,000 people have benefitted from these initiatives that included a mix of awareness lectures as well as various sports activities.
Summer rest stops ready for Dubai delivery riders
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has confirmed the full operational readiness of air-conditioned rest areas for delivery riders ahead of the summer season.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan hails National Defence College for shaping future leaders
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has attended the graduation ceremony of the 13th cohort of the National Defence College in Abu Dhabi.
Suspects held after social media dispute turns deadly in Sharjah
Sharjah Police have arrested several individuals after a social media dispute escalated into a violent fight that left one person dead and another injured.
No Ebola cases detected in UAE, ministry confirms
The Ministry of Health and Prevention has confirmed there are currently no cases of Ebola in the UAE and says the country remains on high alert as it monitors global health developments.
