Desert horsemen
Each of the UAE’s seven emirates employs night patrols of horsemen to look for signs of trouble in areas inaccessible by car. Each patrol consists of 6-8 horsemen who pair off to cover as wide an area as possible. Most of the horsemen are Indian, as attempts to recruit Emiratis have failed. They carry only kanduras, mobile phones and walkie-talkies. They patrol year-round, except for the very hottest months. They are busiest during the winter and school breaks. Their Arabian horses possess stamina but have to be well-trained to ignore the sounds of engines and human taunts. They monitor mainly minor offences but occasionally more serious crimes like drug smuggling.
Each of the UAE’s seven emirates employs night patrols of horsemen to look for signs of trouble in areas inaccessible by car. Each patrol consists of 6-8 horsemen who pair off to cover as wide an area as possible. Most of the horsemen are Indian, as attempts to recruit Emiratis have failed. They carry only kanduras, mobile phones and walkie-talkies. They patrol year-round, except for the very hottest months. They are busiest during the winter and school breaks. Their Arabian horses possess stamina but have to be well-trained to ignore the sounds of engines and human taunts. They monitor mainly minor offences but occasionally more serious crimes like drug smuggling.
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