ME NewsWire
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, November 20th 2013
The
Abu Dhabi Police released a behavioral guide in several languages for
tourists arriving on cruise ships at Mina Zayed in Abu Dhabi. The
brochure aims to provide tourists with an overview of the UAE's tourism
culture, traditions and customs.
Lieutenant Colonel Muzeed Al
Otaibi, Chief of Tourism Police Section at the Criminal Investigation
Department said: “At this time of the year, with weather turning mild,
tourists tend to visit the UAE via cruise ship. The Tourism Police
officers are always available to serve tourists, and guide them on the
rules of public behavior, with a view to upgrade the level of services
provided to the public and promote tourism best practices and key
concepts.
Lieutenant Colonel Al Otaibi indicated that the Tourism
Police has opened a temporary office at Mina Zayed in Abu Dhabi, to
deliver the necessary facilities for the large numbers of tourists
arriving on cruise ships between November and April next year.
“The
Tourism Police officers welcome tourists upon their arrival, and hand
them the awareness brochures and leaflets in several languages. This
initiative aims to improve police services and offer tourists all means
of comfort, to maintain security of the community, and enhance the sense
of tranquility,” said Al Otaibi.
He reiterated the Tourism
Police’s readiness to deal with tourists. For this end, it has assigned
officers who speak several languages, to provide tourists with guidance,
tips and information. “The Tourism Police dedicates its efforts to
create a suitable tourism environment, by providing security to
tourists, which in turn reflects the booming image of the State,” added
Al Otaibi.
Al Otaibi said that the Tourism Police has prepared
for the arrival of tourists coming by sea, by issuing a number of
awareness brochures in several languages. The brochures are as follows:
the “Tourist Guide”, the “Beachgoers Guide”, the “Behavioral Guidelines
for Tourists” brochure, and the “Taxi Guidelines” brochure, among
others.
On the same note, Lieutenant Colonel Al Otaibi
underscored the keenness of the section to implement the police
leadership’s directives to enhance police performance, and ensure that
Abu Dhabi remains a community enjoying security and safety, by providing
high-quality police services to the citizens, residents and visitors of
the emirate.
Concluding, Chief of the Tourism Police Section
called upon tourists to abide by the state laws and regulations, and
respect local customs and traditions. He also urged them to avoid
uncivilized and inappropriate behaviors, and to respect the feelings of
families and visitors of touristic destinations such as beaches; wishing
everyone a pleasant stay in the UAE.
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The
Arabic-language text of this announcement is the official,
authoritative version. Translations are provided as an accommodation
only, and should be cross-referenced with the Arabic-language text,
which is the only version of the text intended to have legal effect.
Contacts
The UAE Minister of Interior's General Secretariat, Tactical Affairs and Security Media Department
Abu Dhabi Police GHQ - Security Media
Chris Cron +971-(0)-50-987-1317
E-mail: cron.media@hotmail.com
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