The Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services (DCAS) has a new board,formed after a decree issued on Monday, reports Wam. Awadh Seghayer Al Ketbi, director-general of the Dubai Health Authority, was appointed chairman, with Dubai Police’s assistant commander-in-chief serving as number two.

Additional board members include: The chief executives of DCAS and Dubai RTA’s Traffic and Roads Agency, plus one representative each from the Ministry of Health and Prevention, the General Directorate of Civil Defense in Dubai, and the Dubai Academic Health Corporation.

About DCAS: DCAS is a first-hand responder to emergencies and licenses ambulance services in Dubai. It also offers courses in first aid and life support for Emirati ambulance workers in training.