From the world's first-of-its-kind initiative zero-carbon force to eco-friendly bullets, the Dubai Police has showcased 12 green projects at COP28, as part of its commitment to zero emissions by 2030.
The force syncs with Dubai's vision of establishing a green economy and promoting sustainable development, top officers highlighted, adding that it aims to implement sustainable practices and introduce innovative initiatives within the security and policing sector.
It also included the iServe project, which focuses on sustainable transportation and clean energy and the Wastewater-Based Epidemiological Monitoring initiative that analyses data and information obtained from the sewage system as early indicators of infectious diseases.
Dubai's Resilient Programme, aimed at bolstering the city's capacity to anticipate and address risks, particularly those associated with climate change, future threats, emergencies, and crises also forms
The projects also included an eco-friendly smart boat (Haddad), Carbon Footprint Tracking for Crime prevention, Sustainable Disposal methods for explosives and Smart Stable, among others.
The UAE has conducted a new medical evacuation from Gaza, airlifting 119 patients and injured individuals, along with their family members, in coordination with the World Health Organisation.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, chaired a cabinet meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, where several key decisions were approved.
The UAE has reaffirmed its solidarity with Qatar, strongly condemning the Israeli attack on Doha and reiterating its support in confronting all threats to its security and stability during an urgent debate of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced plans to install battery-swapping stations for electric bikes across key locations in the emirate.