A police inspector at Dubai airport went beyond her call of duty to help an Indian passenger who went into early labour.
Corporal Hanan Hussein Mohammed stepped forward to assist the passenger at Terminal 2.
She not only helped the woman deliver her baby in the airport’s inspection room, but also performed life-saving CPR on the newborn as she wasn't breathing.
The mother and child were then rushed to the Latifa Hospital.
On Saturday, the Dubai Police honoured the officer.
Some Dubai flights cancelled due to adverse weather conditions
Some flights operating at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC) were cancelled or delayed on Friday due to adverse weather conditions.
Dubai’s beaches, parks reopen as weather improves
With improved weather conditions across the emirate, Dubai Municipality has announced the reopening of beaches, public parks and open-air markets.
Dubai deploys special patrols, emergency crew to monitor traffic during rains
Dubai Police has deployed a number of patrols, while Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has positioned more than 2,000 staff to respond to any emergencies due to the unstable weather conditions.
Dubai private schools to shorten Friday hours from January
Starting January 9, all private schools and early childhood centres in Dubai will end classes on Fridays no later than 11:30 am.
7:00pm - 10:00pm
10:00pm - Midnight
