National Ambulance Handled Over 108,000 Emergencies in Nine Months
Emergency medical teams in the UAE responded to more than 108,000 incidents and treated nearly 87,200 patients during the first nine months of 2026, according to the National Ambulance service.
The service received 260,423 calls through its Ambulance Communication Centre between January and September 2026, which resulted in 108,315 emergency responses and medical care for 87,179 individuals.
Part of Federal Authority
National Ambulance, which operates under the Federal Authority for Ambulance and Civil Defence, provides round-the-clock emergency response across the UAE. Residents can request an ambulance by dialling 998.
Integrated Emergency System
The service is a component of the UAE’s wider integrated emergency response framework, designed to prioritise public safety and community well-being.
National Ambulance maintains a 24-hour standby to ensure emergency medical assistance is available whenever needed.
