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Khaleej Times
3 days ago
- Khaleej Times
UAE: 9 jailed for posing as detectives, stealing Dh400,000 in Ajman fake currency exchange deal
Nine men have been sentenced to three years in prison after posing as criminal investigators and stealing more than Dh400,000 from a man during a fake currency exchange in Ajman. The Ajman Federal Primary Court also ordered the defendants to repay the stolen amount and ruled that seven of them be deported after serving their sentences. The elaborate robbery unfolded when the victim arranged to exchange over Dh400,000 for US dollars through a group claiming to offer a better rate. At the agreed location, three men, all Arab nationals, approached him and his companions, falsely identifying themselves as officers from the criminal investigations department. According to court records, the suspects ordered the group out of their vehicle and forced them to stand against a wall. While one of the men collected their ID cards and mobile phones, another pretended to speak with the authorities. During the distraction, a third suspect opened the car and took off with a bag containing the cash. The gang fled the scene in a getaway car, prompting the victim to report the incident immediately. Ajman Police launched a swift investigation, and within days, officers tracked down the suspects and recovered most of the stolen money, except for Dh63,000. During interrogations, one of the suspects, identified as the fifth defendant, confessed to planning the crime with the others. Four more gang members admitted their roles, while the remaining suspects denied involvement and challenged the legality of their arrest and search. The court dismissed those claims, stating the evidence was overwhelming. The ruling was based on direct confessions, credible witness statements, and the victim's identification of several defendants during a virtual police lineup. The judge described the act as a premeditated and organised crime, stressing that the defendants intentionally misled the victim by abusing the identity of law enforcement to carry out the theft. The case highlights the dangers of unregulated money exchanges and the importance of verifying identities, especially when large sums are involved.
Khaleej Times
19-07-2025
- Climate
- Khaleej Times
Summer in UAE: Ajman Police distribute free ice cream, refreshments to workers
As temperatures soar close to 50°C in the country, most residents look for some respite from the heat. Ajman Police, in a show of compassion and warmth, distributed cold water and other refreshments to labourers in the area. The authority could be seen handing out packets of juice, laban and small cups of ice cream in the labour community. Officers were also handing out these freebies to other residents passing by. Watch the video below: This isn't the first time that the authority has conducted such an initiative. In 2023, it launched the 'We Come to You, Our Summer is Cool' campaign. It visited several sites to meet workers in an attempt to keep workers happy throughout the summer.
Khaleej Times
18-07-2025
- Automotive
- Khaleej Times
UAE: Ajman updates hours of banning heavy vehicle movement on 2 streets
Ajman has updated the hours during which the movement of heavy vehicles on two major roads will be banned, the emirate's police said on Friday. During the morning, heavy trucks will be banned from using these streets from 5.30am to 9am, whereas in the afternoon and evening, they will not be allowed between 2pm and 9.30pm. The police authority clarified that these adjustments, which apply on Sheikh Zayed Street and Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Street, will go into effect starting Tuesday, July 22. Take a look at the affected streets shown on the map: On all other Ajman roads, however, a full ban on heavy vehicle movement remains in effect, the authority stated. In 2019, heavy vehicles were banned from Mohamed bin Zayed Road in Ajman, as well as on the opposite direction from Umm Al Quwain towards Sharjah from 5.30am to 12am.
Khaleej Times
13-07-2025
- Khaleej Times
UAE: After 35 years, daughter living abroad reunites with father in Sharjah
A girl who is not residing in the UAE was reunited with her father after decades of separation, thanks to Sharjah Police. It all started when the girl sent a plea to the emirate's police authority, expressing her desire to reconnect with her father who lives in the UAE. Family circumstances led to over 35 years of separation and a severed relationship between the father and his daughter. Sharjah Police reacted swiftly to the plea, and a task force contacted the girl. No further procedures were requested, and all the documents for the reunion were handled. She was provided with a travel ticket to come to the UAE and meet her father. Specialists in social support were also present at the place of the reunion to guarantee a safe and supportive environment. The initiative "embodies the force's commitment to supporting various segments of society, contributing to the reunification of families, and enhancing their stability," Brigadier General Dr Ahmed Saeed Al Naour, Director General of the Department of Community Protection and Prevention was quoted by the police as saying. In a similar touching act of kindness and a reflection of deep-rooted Emirati values, Ajman Police recently helped fulfil the lifelong dream of a Sri Lankan woman by reuniting her with the Emirati family she had served over 40 years ago.
Dubai Eye
12-07-2025
- Business
- Dubai Eye
Ajman unveils major road project to support urban growth
The Sheikh Zayed Street Development Project has officially been inaugurated in Ajman's Al Helio area. Stretching 2.8 km, the development comes at a cost of AED 63 million. Launched under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ajman, the project is a joint effort by the Ajman Municipality & Planning Department and Ajman Police. It's part of the emirate's broader push to modernize infrastructure and support urban growth, while improving the quality of life for residents. The project aligns with Ajman Vision 2030, which focuses on building a sustainable and integrated transportation network across the emirate. ضمن مبادرات صاحب السمو الشيخ حميد بن راشد النعيمي، افتتحنا مشروع تطوير شارع الشيخ زايد في منطقة الحليو بطول 2.8 كم، وبتكلفة 63 مليون درهم، لتسهيل حركة المرور، وتخفيف الازدحام، وتحسين كفاءة التنقل اليومي في منطقة تشهد حركة مستمرة. يتضمن المشروع 3 حارات في كل اتجاه، تقاطعات بإشارات… — بلدية عجمان (@AjmanMun) July 11, 2025
