Dubai Police Air Wing carries out 304 missions this year

The Dubai Police Air Wing announced it has successfully carried out 304 missions during the first half of this year.

These missions included transporting injured individuals and patients, search and rescue operations, and various training exercises. In addition, the Air Wing executed multiple police and security tasks to enhance safety and security across the emirate of Dubai.

Of the total air missions carried out by the Air Wing, 140 were related to patrol work, 64 were focused on police tasks, and 66 were dedicated to training purposes. Additionally, 24 missions were conducted to transport injured individuals- five were search operations, and another five were involved in the transportation of patients.

Flight instructor Brigadier Ali Almheri, Director of the Dubai Police Air Wing Centre, emphasized the unit's commitment to achieving Dubai Police's goals of rapid response and effective handling of incidents, particularly traffic-related ones, which are critical for the swift transport of seriously injured individuals to hospitals for treatment. He highlighted that the Air Wing also undertakes numerous humanitarian missions, such as transferring patients from clinics to hospitals. 

Almheri further stated that the pilots of the Dubai Police Air Wing Centre undergo continuous training to provide the best possible services as quickly as possible under any circumstances. They also participate in specialized courses designed for emergencies, enabling them to perform rapid missions at low altitudes and in congested areas.

.@DubaiPoliceHQ Air Wing conducts 304 missions in H1 of 2024, including patient transport, search and rescue, training, and security tasks to enhance safety and security across the emirate of #Dubai.https://t.co/GJZj2Qq2F9 pic.twitter.com/EAlaE7YYqw

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