Dubai beaches to turn safer with women rescue teams

All-women rescue teams will be deployed at the beaches of Dubai very soon and 12 female personnel are being trained to do the job. The move was announced by the Dubai Police while addressing a press conference. This decision has been initiated after taking into account the increasing cases of drowning in the sea of late.
Reportedly, this two-month-long initiative has been launched on the lines of ‘Beach Safety Campaign’ in association with Dubai Municipality to make beachgoers more aware about the drowning issue. Plans are also in place to station sea ambulances on eight beaches by the year end to render immediate help to the victims in case of unfortunate events.

“We are keen to provide safe beaches for people away from drowning incidents and other troubles. This campaign will help educate beachgoers about what to do when they go to the beaches and not to swim when there are high waves or bad weather,” said Major-General Ahmed bin Thani, Assistant Commander-in-Chief of Ports Affairs.
As of now, the Dubai Police is working towards gathering all-women rescue teams that will be trained and given the duty of patrolling Dubai’s beaches. Introducing women-only rescue team will not only help in controlling medical emergencies on the beach, but also address other social issues like taking pictures of women without their permission and bothering beach goers. Of course, the beautiful beaches of Dubai will become safer for female tourists after women guards get on duty.