Sharjah Police beef up security, traffic plan

Steps include extra patrols and public advisories to guide motorists, revellers

Members of the public have also been advised to dial 999 only for emergencies and 901 for all nonemergencies and general enquiries.

Security and traffic management will be stepped up at venues celebrating New Year’s Eve in Sharjah, police said.

Police deployment will be beefed up for the fireworks display at Al Majaz waterfront and the musical event at Khor Fakkan Amphitheatre.

Sharjah Police, along with the Civil Defence Department, said authorities are taking all necessary steps to ensure safe movement of traffic and pedestrians during the celebrations and to respond to all emergencies. Police said patrols will be intensified across the emirate during New Year’s Eve celebrations to regulate traffic. There will also be maritime rescue patrols to monitor the beaches during the weekend holidays.

Sharjah Police also issued an advisory to the public to follow all precautionary measures during the celebrations whether on beaches, in the desert or at other venues for celebrations and gatherings.

Brigadier Abdullah Mubarak Bin Amer, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police, chaired a meeting to discuss Sharjah Police General Command’s readiness to ensure security and a smooth flow of traffic. Sharjah Police senior officials from various departments attended the meeting.

Brig Bin Amer called on members of the public to cooperate with police personnel and adhere to traffic instructions, in order to avoid congestion and accidents.

Members of the public have also been advised to dial 999 only for emergencies and 901 for all non-emergencies and general enquiries.