{
  "id": 19128524,
  "title": "Abu Dhabi Police restores historic Porsche 924",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/abu-dhabi-police-restores-historic-porsche-924",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T08:44:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/abu-dhabi-police-restores-historic-porsche-924-1.500741002"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abu Dhabi Police has officially added a historic Porsche 924 to its fleet after completing an extensive restoration project in partnership with Porsche Centre Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. This effort is part of the police force's ongoing commitment to preserving its heritage and documenting the evolution of the UAE's police vehicle fleet. The Porsche 924, one of the most distinctive vehicles in the Abu Dhabi Police fleet, was first used in the 1970s and was the first sports car to serve as police patrol. The vehicle played a significant role in major events, including the official motorcade that welcomed key international visitors to the UAE, such as Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Queen Elizabeth II, and Prince Philip. The restoration, guided by historical photographs and archival documents, aimed to restore the car to its original specifications while maintaining its unique police identity. Once restored, the Porsche 924 will be displayed in the Classic Cars Collection of the Abu Dhabi Police Heritage Department. This move underscores the force's dedication to preserving its institutional history and sharing the evolution of policing and security services in the UAE with future generations.",
  "summary": "Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters has taken delivery of its historic Porsche 924 following the completion of an extensive restoration project carried out in collaboration with Porsche Centre Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, part of Ali & Sons Group. The initiative reflects ongoing efforts to preserve the police force’s heritage and document the key stages in the development of the UAE’s police vehicle…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}