Summary1 - Desert Horsemen Keep The Peace

Each emirate has a group of six or eight horsemen that pair off and patrol through 6 kms in the desert searching for any troublemakers who have sheltered in the desert, and watch areas outside cities that cars can’t reach. Being a part of Police, they saddle their horses with a police symbol. The horsemen wear kanduras, wrapping it around their waists with beige riding trousers, black boots, and a traditional headgear wrapped around their foreheads. Equipping themselves with mobile phones and walkie-talkies, they usually stand few minutes near farms and camps looking for any trouble signs. They also assit the police in fugitive-related incidents and drug busts. They patrol from 6pm to midnight and work a four-hour shift.

Summary2 - Desert Survival: Finding Water

The Bedouin accurately knew about wells and springs across the country because it was their source of water and navigation across the desert. They survived by sparing limited and hidden food, water and shelter. They could recognize the existence of water by the presence of vegetation and birds. They also used shipskins water vessel to make sea water drinkable. At hard times, they would kill a camel for the water stored in its stomach. Also, they replaced water with milk derived from camels and goats. During long journeys, they stored water in satchels made of sheep or goatskin. Plus, Bedouins can last an extra 24 hours without water because they are acclimatised to desert heat and resist dehydration than others.