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Wed, Jan 21, 2026 | Shaban 2, 1447 | Fajr 05:45 | DXB 
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UAE: Police rescue 3 in RAK mountains during National Day holidays
They were involved in separate accidents in different areas; authorities have shared safety tips as hiking enthusiasts flock to mountains in large numbers during this time of the year
Authorities in Ras Al Khaimah rescued three people who had separate accidents in different mountainous areas during the UAE National Day holiday.
Ras Al Khaimah Police said both its Search and Rescue Division, and the Air Wing, intensified their missions to assist individuals heading to mountainous areas during the holidays.
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Authorities shared tips to hiking enthusiasts who flock to these areas in large numbers:
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Carry sufficient food and water
Make sure mobile phones are charged
Let authorities know of the location you are headed to, in advance
Stay away from risky areas, and those that are under the cover of darkness
Wear appropriate clothes and shoes
Police emphasised that while specialised units will respond to calls for help, despite the risks, the public's adherence to safety guidelines are crucial to reducing the number of accidents in mountainous areas and ensuring everyone's safety.
Poojaraj Maniyeri
Poojaraj Maniyeri is a Digital Journalist who loves turning everyday conversations into news stories. She is also a typical bookworm, and brings a novel with her everywhere she goes.
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