The family of a Grade 7 student, missing since yesterday afternoon in Dubai, extends heartfelt gratitude to Dubai Police and the community. The child was located past midnight, concluding an extensive search operation and bringing immense relief.

The student went missing at Saheel Gate 1 in Arabian Ranches at 4:30 pm on Tuesday, triggering a widespread search in the community and neighboring areas. A relative of the missing child expressed appreciation for the prompt response of Dubai Police and Arabian Ranches Estate Security, acknowledging their swift initiation of a search operation using drones and sniffer dogs.

The community rallied in solidarity, with numerous residents from Arabian Ranches and nearby areas actively participating in the search, diligently scouring through neighborhoods with a photo of the boy and urging anyone with information to contact authorities.

The child's aunt conveyed gratitude in an audio recording, stating, "We are thankful to the residents and Dubai Police who responded to the situation and stood by us despite late hours."

She emphasized that their collective efforts played a crucial role in locating the child. She said, "Our sincere thanks to each and every person who helped. People who never knew us came forward to help. I was receiving calls from every nook and corner of the city... it's an emotional moment."

Expressing profound gratitude, she highlighted the family's deep appreciation of the city, known for its exceptional safety, and added that the child was found completely unharmed.

The aunt mentioned that the "highly sensitive child" experienced emotional distress due to not meeting expected exam marks.