National Ambulance Raises Operational Readiness During Eid Al Etihad Holiday

Abu Dhabi, 28 November 2025: As part of its established operational plans for public holidays and national occasions, National Ambulance has raised its preparedness to ensure the continuous provision of emergency medical services in accordance with the highest standards of quality and efficiency throughout the Eid Al Etihad holiday, in alignment with the national emergency and crisis response system.

Working in continuous collaboration with the General Police Commands and key stakeholders, National Ambulance has implemented a proactive and integrated operational plan designed to ensure a rapid and effective emergency response for the public. The plan reinforces high state of readiness and strengthens inter-agency coordination.

Measures include increasing emergency medical resources at celebration venues and public gathering sites through increased deployment of ambulances and field crews, as well as raising the readiness of call-takers and dispatchers at the National Ambulance Control Centers to accommodate the expected rise in emergency calls during the holiday period.

National Ambulance also urged community members to adhere to safety and prevention measures during the celebrations and to immediately call 998 in the event of any emergency requiring medical intervention, emphasizing that prompt reporting plays a vital role in improving response effectiveness and saving lives.