Two stranded European siblings have been rescued after losing their way on Jebel Jais mountain in Ras Al Khaimah.
The emirate’s police and Civil Defence received a report about the incident at 7.10pm on Tuesday and immediately dispatched a search and rescue team to the site.
“A team of specialists from the Ras Al Khaimah Police and Civil Defence was dispatched, with the support of the National Ambulance, with the necessary equipment and vehicles that would help with the rugged terrain and the darkness,” said the UAE Ministry of Interior in a statement on Instagram.
The team was able to determine the location of the resident siblings after contacting them.
“It took two and a half hours to evacuate them from their location due to the difficult terrain and darkness,” said the Ministry.
“They are in good health, and were handed over to the National Ambulance to take the necessary action,”
A video of the rescue mission has been shared online, showing the siblings happy and thankful for being saved.
The Ministry urged the public to avoid going out and stay at home during the coronavirus outbreak.
Explainer: Tanween Design Programme
Non-profit arts studio Tashkeel launched this annual initiative with the intention of supporting budding designers in the UAE. This year, three talents were chosen from hundreds of applicants to be a part of the sixth creative development programme. These are architect Abdulla Al Mulla, interior designer Lana El Samman and graphic designer Yara Habib.
The trio have been guided by experts from the industry over the course of nine months, as they developed their own products that merge their unique styles with traditional elements of Emirati design. This includes laboratory sessions, experimental and collaborative practice, investigation of new business models and evaluation.
It is led by British contemporary design project specialist Helen Voce and mentor Kevin Badni, and offers participants access to experts from across the world, including the likes of UK designer Gareth Neal and multidisciplinary designer and entrepreneur, Sheikh Salem Al Qassimi.
The final pieces are being revealed in a worldwide limited-edition release on the first day of Downtown Designs at Dubai Design Week 2019. Tashkeel will be at stand E31 at the exhibition.
Lisa Ball-Lechgar, deputy director of Tashkeel, said: “The diversity and calibre of the applicants this year … is reflective of the dynamic change that the UAE art and design industry is witnessing, with young creators resolute in making their bold design ideas a reality.”
