Eight minutes. That’s all it took for Sharjah Civil Defence marine rescue teams to pull a driver to safety after his car plunged into Sharjah Creek on the morning of May 14. The speed of the response almost certainly saved his life, and the operation has since drawn widespread praise from residents across the UAE. The incident happened at around 7:04 am near Khalid Lagoon, opposite the Sharjah Courthouse. As it turned out, marine rescue personnel were already in the area conducting a routine patrol when the vehicle entered the water. They saw it happen and moved immediately. The driver…
Author: Mohan Nasre
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The UAE government has officially confirmed the Eid Al Adha holiday schedule for public sector employees, and residents have wasted no time starting to plan. For many families, this announcement is the green light to book flights, arrange family gatherings, and figure out how to make the most of one of the year’s most anticipated breaks. The holiday kicks off with the Day of Arafah, followed by Eid Al Adha celebrations, giving government employees across ministries, federal departments, and public institutions several consecutive days off. Eid Al Adha is one of the most meaningful occasions in the Islamic calendar —…