Mohammed bin Rashid visits Address Downtown hotel fire site

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited the site where a fire broke out in The Address Downtown hotel, Dubai on December 31.

Sheikh Mohammed, who was accompanied by Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, praised emergency services for their efficient work in putting out the fire - which did not claim any lives - thanking firefighters, rescue and ambulance teams for their speedy response and for handling the incident professionally.

Sheikh Mohammed expressed his confidence in UAE citizens and their ability to handle emergencies and crises.
 

Sheikh Mohammed met members of Dubai Civil Defence, Dubai Police and Dubai Ambulance that participated in managing the crisis and thanked them for their dedication and professionalism.

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