Dubai Police have set a new benchmark in emergency response efficiency, achieving an average response time of just 5.8 minutes in the first ten months of 2025. This marks a significant improvement from 6.2 minutes in 2024 and 6.8 minutes in 2023, showcasing the department’s commitment to rapid and effective service. The Dubai Police General Department of Transport and Rescue, equipped with advanced resources such as heavy rescue trucks and the Dubai Police Air Wing, has been instrumental in this achievement. Lt-Gen Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Dubai Police commander-in-chief, highlighted that over 5,200 rescue and salvage missions were conducted from January to October 2025, including responses to accidents, fires, and rescues of individuals trapped in vehicles, homes, and elevators. Al Marri emphasized the critical role of rescue teams as the first line of defense in safeguarding lives and property. He stressed the importance of continuous investment in both human and technological capabilities to enhance operational efficiency and readiness. The department’s strategic target for response time was 6.6 minutes, making the 5.8-minute average a remarkable accomplishment. Al Marri also reviewed the readiness of rescue vehicles, inflatable boats, and modern equipment, underscoring the need for preparedness in handling diverse incidents across land, sea, and mountainous terrains. This achievement reflects Dubai Police’s high level of preparedness, precise field response, and outstanding operational efficiency, further solidifying Dubai’s reputation as a city with world-class emergency services.