Authorities airlifted a 42-year-old man off the coast of Abu Dhabi following a medical emergency on board a cargo ship.
Teams from the National Search and Rescue Center, Critical Infrastructure and Coastal Protection Authority (CICPA) and Jabal Al-Dana Port Operations Room were pressed into action, after they received an SOS about the man's deteriorating health.
The cargo ship was located northwest of Seer Bani Yas Island.
The man has been shifted to Royce Hospital for necessary treatment.
UAE foreign minister, global counterparts discuss regional developments
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has held a series of phone calls with his counterparts in Qatar, Oman, France and the UK to discuss rising regional tensions.
Jaywalking and scooter misuse claim 13 lives in Dubai
Dubai Police have recorded 13 fatalities in the first five months of this year due to jaywalking and unsafe e-scooter use.
Watch: Abu Dhabi hosts test flight of pilotless air taxi
Abu Dhabi has taken a major leap into the future of transportation with a successful public test flight of a passenger electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, or eVTOL.
UAE carriers suspend, reroute flights after Israel strikes Iran
UAE airlines have suspended and rerouted a number of flights due to the temporary closure of airspace over Iran and Israel.
MBRGI completes major anti-malnutrition projects in Africa
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), through its 1 Billion Meals campaign, has successfully completed a series of impactful projects to combat malnutrition in Niger, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Senegal.
9:00pm - 11:00pm
The Virgin Radio Weekend with Scott Forshaw
11:00pm - Midnight
Tiesto's Club Life is the perfect show to keep your Saturday night buzzing all the way into Sunday.
The legendary Craig David joins The Kris Fade Show for an unforgettable chat!
The Rock and Chris Evans: A Christmas Surprise!
Not in the car so much while Kris, Priti and Rossi are on air? Check out the daily podcast here...
It arrived: The UAE's First Mega Music Festival at Expo City Dubai!
