Child safety experts say parents must never be complacent when it comes to protecting their children.
That's after concerns were raised online in recent weeks - over an alleged attempted abduction in Dubai.
Maryam Ehsani of Child Safe ME says most cases are premeditated.
Authorities are reminding parents to be vigilant when they're out with their children.
Colonel Faisal Al Qasim, the head of security media at Dubai Police, says it's important to teach children about "stranger danger".
UAE President and H.H. Sheikh Mohammed discuss national priorities
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, at Al Marmoom in Dubai on Saturday.
UAE condemns renewed Iranian drone attack on Bahrain
The UAE, on Sunday, strongly condemned a renewed Iranian attack targeting Bahrain with drones.
UAE expresses condolences to Turkey after deadly helicopter crash
The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Turkey following a helicopter crash in the eastern province of Malatya that resulted in a number of deaths.
Dubai Police reports 99.9% daytime safety perception
Dubai Police says 99.9 per cent of people surveyed felt safe during the day last year, according to figures announced on Sunday.
