New cars to have 'eCall' accident alert function

Tuesday, 24 December 2019 06:34

UAE cars will soon be fitted with safety features to call emergency services in the event of an accident.

The eCall system will be in all new vehicle models coming to the United Arab Emirates from 2021.

It will automatically alert the police control room in cases of accidents sending information about the vehicle type, its precise location, the time of the crash and the number of people inside the vehicle.

eCall has been developed by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) in cooperation with the Emirates Authority For Standardisation & Metrology (ESMA) and police.

Improving safety is a key aim of the scheme. This will be done through increasing the accuracy of accident reports and response times which in turn will help with reducing the number of serious injuries and deaths as a result of road traffic accidents.

More from Local News

Ministry of Education announces new absence guidelines

The Ministry of Education has announced new attendance and absence guidelines for public schools following the start of the 2025-2026 academic year, including an unexcused 15-day absence limit that could lead to students repeating the year if exceeded.
UAE rescue team concludes Albania wildfire operations

The UAE rescue team has concluded its participation in extinguishing the Albanian wildfires in after several weeks, with 700 water-drop operations carried out and nearly 1,300 tonnes of water and fire inhibitors delivered across 28 aerial sorties.
WHO delegation visits UAE field hospital in Gaza

A delegation from the World Health Organisation (WHO) has visited the UAE field hospital in the Gaza Strip, as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation in supporting the health sector amid its humanitarian challenges.
UAE responds swiftly to Afghanistan earthquake crisis

The UAE has responded swiftly to the devastating earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan, sending urgent aid and rescue teams to assist those affected.
Rain, thunder and hail expected in parts of UAE

A low-pressure system is set to impact the UAE from Wednesday through Friday, bringing noticeable changes in weather across the country.
Dubai Police seize minibus loaded with gas cylinders

Dubai Police have seized a minibus illegally transporting gas cylinders, sending a strong warning over the dangers of carrying hazardous materials without proper authorisation.
UAE delivers emergency aid to flood-hit families in Yemen

The UAE has stepped in with urgent humanitarian aid for families hit by severe flooding along Yemen’s West Coast.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed appoints Ahmed Al Sayegh as UAE's Minister of Health

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced a cabinet reshuffle in the UAE government.
UAE expresses solidarity with Afghanistan over deadly earthquake

The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Afghanistan after a quake of magnitude 6 killed more than 600 people and injured over 1,000.
Abu Dhabi's DARB toll charge extensions comes into effect

Starting Monday, drivers passing Abu Dhabi's DARB toll gates will be charged for an additional two hours in the evening, from 3pm, with the daily and monthly caps removed.
Dubai Metro introduces shorter route on Red Line during peak hours

Dubai Metro Red Line will introduce a shorter route during peak hours between Centerpoint and Al Fardan Exchange stations to reduce congestion.
UAE to chair Arab League Council meeting on Monday

The UAE will chair the 164th ordinary session of the Council of the League of Arab States on Monday at the headquarters of the Arab League General Secretariat in Cairo.
UAE Petrol prices up slightly, diesel falls in September

The UAE's petrol prices will see a marginal increase in September, with one fils added to the cost of a litre, while diesel will fall 12 fils a litre from Monday.
UAE expresses condolences with Egypt over victims of train accident

The UAE, on Sunday, expressed its solidarity with Egypt following a train derailment in Matrouh Governorate, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of a number of people.
ADIHEX serves as 'a bridge between past and future' says H.H. Sheikh Hamdan

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, on Saturday visited the Abu Dhabi International Hunting & Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) being held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) until September 7.
Dubai Police foil gang’s bid to smuggle AED4.5million worth of drugs

Dubai Police have arrested a gang of three who attempted to smuggle 89,760 Captagon pills, weighing 18.931 kg and estimated to be worth AED4.488 million, hidden inside clothing buttons.
Dubai's RTA reopens revamped Customer Happiness Centres

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has reopened its Customer Happiness Centres in Umm Ramool and Al Barsha following comprehensive redevelopment to transform them into hybrid centres.
UAE's ninth aid ship for Gaza departs with 7,000 tonnes of supplies

A UAE aid ship loaded with 7,000 tonnes of critical supplies for Gaza has set sail from Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Port.
Dubai rolls out traffic upgrade for key street linking Sheikh Zayed and Al Wasl roads

The Roads and Transport Authority has started rolling out a series of upgrades on Al Thanya Street, a key corridor linking Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Wasl Road.
UAE expresses solidarity with Poland over fighter jet crash

The UAE has expressed solidarity with Poland a day after an Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed during a rehearsal for an airshow in Radom, killing the pilot.

News

Ministry of Education announces new absence guidelines
The Ministry of Education has announced new attendance and absence guidelines for public schools following the start of the 2025-2026 academic year, including an unexcused 15-day absence limit that could lead to students repeating the year if exceeded.
UAE rescue team concludes Albania wildfire operations
The UAE rescue team has concluded its participation in extinguishing the Albanian wildfires in after several weeks, with 700 water-drop operations carried out and nearly 1,300 tonnes of water and fire inhibitors delivered across 28 aerial sorties.
WHO delegation visits UAE field hospital in Gaza
A delegation from the World Health Organisation (WHO) has visited the UAE field hospital in the Gaza Strip, as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation in supporting the health sector amid its humanitarian challenges.

New cars to have 'eCall' accident alert function

More from Local News

News

Our Shows

Quick Links

Listen on the Go

New cars to have 'eCall' accident alert function

Share

More from Local News

News

Our Shows

Quick Links

Listen on the Go