Dubai: Nearly 14 children were reported missing per day in Global Village last season, police said on Saturday.
Dubai Police said they helped reunite 2,186 children who were separated from their families while visiting Global Village from November last year until April this year.
The police’s Al Ameen service urged parents to keep an eye on their children, adding that the office worked closely with Dubai Police and Global Village to secure visitors.
Among the lost children, 1,799 weren’t wearing identification wristbands when they got separated from their parents.
In the 2015 season, a total of 1,047 children were reported missing at the venue.
The police urged parents never to leave their children unattended, always ensure that the child is wearing an identification wristband with a mobile number clearly written on it.
“Parents must ask for the free wristband when they buy the tickets, and ask their children to wear it. They need to keep their children with them all the time especially on weekend and holidays,” Al Ameen said in a statement.
Al Ameen service has allocated a big room at Global Village where lost children are kept until the officers find their parents.
The room is equipped with a play area and is staffed with professionals who are trained to take care of children.
The room has toys, TV and entertainment fully supported by female employees who can deal with children.
Al Ameen service asked the public to call them on toll-free number 8004888, or text message on 4444 or email to alameen@alameen.gove.ae for any requirements.
