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6 hours ago
- General
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Sharjah honours 3 men for swift action in helping fire crew
Sharjah Civil Defence has honoured three men for their swift action and courage in helping fire crew contain two separate fire incidents. In posts on its official social media handle, Colonel Youssef Obaid Al-Shamsi, Director General of Sharjah Civil Defence Authority thanked the men for stepping into action and stopping the spread of the fire. In one incident at an industrial site in Sharjah, a resident used his personal crane to support the efforts of teams from Sharjah Civil Defence in containing a fire that broke out in a vehicle used to transport waste. The authority said his prompt intervention enabled the firefighters to control the blaze in record time without any injuries. In another incident involving a waste transport vehicle, two citizens quickly removed the burning material and alerted the authorities. They also used water and fire extinguishers to control the situation until the firefighters arrived on the scene. Their actions helped reduce damage, the officials added. The authority emphasized that the bravery of the men embody the spirit of social responsibility and encouraged such community partnerships.
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19 hours ago
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Car bombing kills 13 Pakistani soldiers near Afghan border, say sources
An explosive-laden car rammed into a Pakistani military convoy on Saturday in a town near the Afghan border, killing at least 13 soldiers, sources said. Four Pakistani intelligence officials and a senior local administrator told Reuters that the convoy was attacked in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan district. Around 10 other soldiers were wounded, some critically, and they were being airlifted to a military hospital, the sources said. "It was huge, a big bang," said the local administrator, adding that residents of the town could see a large amount of smoke billowing from the scene from a great distance. One resident said that the explosion rattled the windowpanes of nearby houses, and caused some roofs to collapse. No one has so far claimed responsibility. The Pakistani military did not respond to a Reuters request for a comment. The lawless district which sits next to Afghanistan has long served as a safe haven for different terror groups, who operate on both sides of the border. Islamabad says the militants run training camps in Afghanistan to launch attacks inside Pakistan, a charge Kabul denies, saying the militancy is Pakistan's domestic issue.
ARN News Center
19 hours ago
- General
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Sharjah honours 3 men for swift action in combating fire incidents
Sharjah Civil Defence has honoured three men for their swift action and courage in combating two separate fire incidents. In posts on its official social media handle, Colonel Youssef Obaid Al-Shamsi, Director General of Sharjah Civil Defence Authority thanked the men for stepping into action and stopping the spread of the fire. In one incident at an industrial site in Sharjah, a resident used his personal crane to support the efforts of teams from Sharjah Civil Defence in containing a fire that broke out in a vehicle used to transport waste. The authority said his prompt intervention enabled the firefighters to control the blaze in record time without any injuries. In another incident involving a waste transport vehicle, two citizens quickly removed the burning material and alerted the authorities. They also used water and fire extinguishers to control the situation until the firefighters arrived on the scene. Their actions helped reduce damage, the officials added. The authority emphasized that the bravery of the men embody the spirit of social responsibility and encouraged such community partnerships.
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19 hours ago
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Sharjah Airport gears up for more than 800,000 passengers over 15 days
Sharjah Airport has announced a significant increase in summer travel volume, with more than 800,000 passengers expected to fly in between July 1 and 15. The Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) said a series of operational measures have been outlined to ensure a seamless travel experience for all passengers. Teams will work round the clock to provide travellers with necessary support in using the airport's smart services and innovative technologies with ease. Passengers are urged to arrive at the airport three hours before their flight to avoid any potential delays in completing travel procedures, and to check for flight updates via their airlines.
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a day ago
- Health
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4 rescued in Abu Dhabi after jet skis run aground in shallow waters
Four people have been rescued in Abu Dhabi after their jet skis ran in shallow waters, the UAE National Guard said on Friday. Teams from the National Search and Rescue Centre, in coordination with the Coast Guard of the National Guard, were able to quickly locate the individuals and transport them to the nearest hospital for necessary medical care. The National Guard urged all sea-goers to ensure the safety and seaworthiness of their marine equipment by performing regular checks, adhering to safety protocols and carrying proper rescue gear. It also stressed the importance of contacting the maritime emergency hotline (996) in case of any emergencies.
