UAE Conducts Fourth Air Ambulance Mission from Oman for Critically Injured Person
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) of the UAE, in coordination with the National Guard’s National Search and Rescue Centre (NSRC), has successfully conducted an air ambulance operation for a critically injured person. The individual was involved in a severe traffic accident in the Sultanate of Oman, resulting in serious injuries.
This marks the fourth air ambulance mission by the UAE from Oman recently. The operation was carried out with the cooperation and support of the Omani authorities. The injured patient received initial treatment at Nizwa Hospital in Oman before being transferred to Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in the UAE for continued treatment.
The patient was accompanied by her family aboard an NSRC aircraft. MoFA praised the efforts of the Omani authorities and their significant role in supporting the UAE Embassy in Muscat to ensure the success of the medical evacuation.
MoFA also urged all travelers to exercise caution and vigilance while traveling by land, adhere to laws, regulations, and traffic rules, and abide by speed limits to avoid endangering their own lives and the lives of others.
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UAE -: UAE stands for the United Arab Emirates, a country in the Middle East made up of seven emirates, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Air Ambulance -: An air ambulance is a special airplane or helicopter used to transport sick or injured people quickly to hospitals.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs -: This is a part of the government that handles a country’s relationships with other countries.
National Guard -: The National Guard is a part of the military that helps with emergencies and protects the country.
National Search and Rescue Centre -: This is a special team that helps find and save people who are in danger, like during accidents or natural disasters.
Nizwa Hospital -: Nizwa Hospital is a big hospital in Nizwa, a city in Oman, where people go to get medical help.
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City -: This is a large, advanced hospital in the UAE where people get treated for serious health problems.
Omani authorities -: These are the people in charge in Oman, like the police and government officials.
Traffic rules -: These are the laws that tell people how to drive safely on the roads, like stopping at red lights and wearing seat belts.
