07-07-2025
UAE: Tourist's car breaks down in Ajman; police offer her food, place to stay
Virginie Carrelty Kyoungmo, a female tourist of African nationality was driving her car in Ajman's Masfout area when suddenly the vehicle broke down and she had to pull over on the road's side.
Upon receiving a report of the incident, which took place on Al Watan Street, the police directed a nearby patrol to head to the place and swiftly respond.
It was at a late hour when the incident took place, and Kyoungmo was on a long road trip to the Sultanate of Oman.
The vehicle was towed to the nearest repair shop, where technicians said it needed maintenance that will take a whole day. In a humanitarian gesture, the Masfout Police Station hosted Kyoungmo at the station's guest lounge since all rooms in the local hotel were sold out.
She was also provided with meals to make sure she is comfortable at the police station.
Expressing her deep gratitude and extending thanks for the warm welcome, the tourist hailed UAE's generous hospitality and the noble spirit of the country's police officers.
"The police authorithy in the emirate is committed to enhancing its social role by embodying values of humanity and tolerance, and by offering help to anyone in need", said Major Abdulrahman Hayy Al Kaabi, Head of Masfout Comprehensive Police Station.
