Fighting fire with jetpacks will save lives

NULL

Dubai Civil Defence has explained their decision to invest in 20 jetpacks for firefighters. The state of the art Martin Jet packs from New Zealand were ordered during the Dubai Airshow, and it’s hoped will revolutionise firefighting in the region. Lieutenant Colonel Ali Hassan Al Mutawa, director of the civil defense operations department explained to ARN how the jetpacks will make life saving and rescue operation more professional.

Listen

More from Local News

  • Sheikh Mohammed approves Dubai Government budget

    In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has approved the Government of Dubai's general budget cycle for 2026-2028, and the Dubai Government’s general budget for the fiscal year 2026.

  • UAE's 249th aid convoy enters Gaza Strip

    The 249th convoy of UAE humanitarian aid carrying more than 195 tonnes of supplies has arrived at the Gaza Strip under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.

  • UAE launches 'National Space Industries' programme

    His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of the Supreme Space Council, has chaired the latest meeting of the UAE Space Council and reviewed the new strategic approach for the space sector.

  • UAE launches $1 billion 'AI for Development' initiative in Africa

    The UAE has announced the launch of the "AI for Development" initiative, worth $1 billion, to support and finance artificial intelligence projects in African countries.

News

  • Sheikh Mohammed approves Dubai Government budget

    In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has approved the Government of Dubai's general budget cycle for 2026-2028, and the Dubai Government’s general budget for the fiscal year 2026.

  • UAE's 249th aid convoy enters Gaza Strip

    The 249th convoy of UAE humanitarian aid carrying more than 195 tonnes of supplies has arrived at the Gaza Strip under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.

  • UAE launches 'National Space Industries' programme

    His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of the Supreme Space Council, has chaired the latest meeting of the UAE Space Council and reviewed the new strategic approach for the space sector.