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Dubai Police Boost Fleet With All-New Volkswagen Amarok
The delivery of the high-tech new vehicle comes from long-term partner Al Nabooda Automobiles, Dubai’s official VW distributor.
Al Nabooda Automobiles LLC, the officially authorized distributor for Volkswagen in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, has formally delivered the all-new Volkswagen Amarok to the Dubai Police fleet. Featuring a comprehensive redesign, robust performance, and off-road capabilities, the new Amarok is poised to support officers in ensuring safe travel for motorists throughout Dubai.
Al Nabooda Automobiles has maintained a longstanding partnership with Dubai Police, supplying the fleet with cutting-edge vehicles renowned for their performance, dependability, and versatility.
H.E. Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, affirmed the General Command’s dedication to outfitting the tourist security patrol fleet with the latest luxury models:
“We are delighted to cooperate with Al Nabooda Automobiles, a longstanding national company deeply committed to initiatives that positively enhance Dubai’s image and its position as a top destination for living, working, tourism, and investment. We are confident that these cars will contribute to enhancing both the traffic and security sectors, thereby supporting police operations and achieving the strategic goals of maintaining road safety and community security,” His Excellency explained.
Dubai Police hopes that the new Volkswagen vehicles will not only bolster the security presence of the tourist police but also facilitate engagement with tourists, visitors, and the public.
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With its exceptional on-road and off-road capabilities, the Amarok is a reliable asset for the Dubai force. The vehicle features an impressive towing capacity of up to 3,500 kg and a maximum payload of 1.19 tonnes. Equipped with advanced 4MOTION all-wheel-drive technology and a differential lock, the Amarok excels in navigating the kinds of harsh terrains often encountered by Dubai Police officers. The adaptable all-wheel-drive system offers four customizable drive modes, ensuring optimal performance on any surface by intelligently distributing power among all four wheels via a multi-plate clutch.
Add in a powerful turbocharged engine, impressive safety features, and a stylish new design, and it’s clear Dubai’s traffic officers will be eager to get behind the wheel of the new Amarok.
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UAE Prepares To Launch Two Satellites: Thuraya-2 And MBZ-SAT
HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum chaired the first meeting of the Supreme Space Council yesterday.
HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE, chaired the first meeting of the Supreme Space Council in Dubai on December 16, 2024. The session highlighted the UAE’s ambitious space plans and took stock of the sector’s economic progress.
The council emphasized the growing role of private companies in advancing space technologies, noting that their contributions are now equal to that of the public sector. Members also praised initiatives like the Space Economic Zones Programme, which are designed to fuel innovation and investment in the space industry.
خلال ترؤسنا الاجتماع الأول للمجلس الأعلى للفضاء، بحثنا الاستثمارات الوطنية والمشاريع المقبلة في قطاع الفضاء والذي يشهد تطوراً مستمراً… وجددنا التزامنا بدعم ومواصلة تنفيذ برامج طموحة لاستكشاف الفضاء الخارجي حيث وصل حجم الاستثمارات في هذا القطاع إلى 40 مليار درهم خلال السنوات… pic.twitter.com/etJ33OnuSu
— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) December 16, 2024
Discussing the UAE’s space journey, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum remarked, “The national space sector continues to grow and advance, and we take immense pride in the remarkable achievements we have accomplished over the years”.
Sheikh Hamdan also received updates on two upcoming satellite projects: Thuraya-2 and MBZ-SAT. Thuraya-2, developed by Space42, is slated for launch this December. Meanwhile, the MBZ-SAT, created by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), will soon follow. MBRSC, a major driver of the UAE National Space Programme, continues to lead the nation’s space-related developments.
Space42 took the opportunity to showcase its advancements, including ongoing collaborations between public and private entities. The company also outlined strategies to promote innovation, boost revenue streams, and create new opportunities for growth in the sector.
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The UAE’s current projects build on a growing legacy of space exploration. Back in 2020, the nation made headlines with its Mars mission, successfully sending a probe into the planet’s orbit in 2021. This mission, which is now in its second phase as of June 2024, has been collecting critical data to develop a comprehensive diurnal image of Mars.
The UAE also ventured into lunar exploration with an unmanned mission aimed at studying untouched regions of the Moon’s surface. While the probe ultimately crashed during its landing attempt after communication was lost seconds before touchdown, the effort represented a significant step in the country’s exploration ambitions.