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Khaleej Times
7 minutes ago
- Khaleej Times
Dubai teen calls for tighter e-scooter rules after losing friend in tragic accident
A Dubai teenager is calling on tighter rules for e-scooter users in the country as he continues to grapple with the loss of one of his closest friends. Fifteen-year-old Abdulla has been actively campaigning to ensure that everyone around him wears protective gear when using the motorized vehicle. "Every time I see any of my schoolmates or family members getting on an e-scooter without buckling their helmet or wearing a proper reflective jacket, I stop them,' he said. 'A lot of students in our school use e-scooters and many of them don't follow the rules. I try to reach out to as many people as possible but I think there should be tighter rules and strict enforcements to prevent any further accidents.' It was in February this year that Abdulla lost his childhood friend to a tragic e-scooter accident in Al Nahda. 'I still cannot bring myself to talk about her,' he said. 'I cannot believe that she is gone and that I will never be able to share anything with her. She was a close childhood friend.' Extremely dangerous Abdulla, who lives in Al Nahda, drives an e-scooter to and from school every day. 'I ride it to the metro near my school and then from the metro to my house every day,' he said. 'Earlier, I was quite lax about safety measures. It is only since the accident that I have begun noticing how dangerously people use the vehicle. I have seen so many near-misses where people ride the scooters in extremely dangerous manners.' In April this year, authorities in Dubai announced the launch of a specialized Personal Mobility Monitoring Unit to monitor violations by cyclists and e-scooter riders. The popularity of e-scooters has burgeoned with the emirate seeing an eight percent increase in the number of trips undertaken on the vehicle. There are strict rules governing the use of e-scooters, with offenders facing fines of up to Dh300 for violations like riding on public roads, reckless driving, and failing to wear safety gear. Last week, Dubai Police revealed that they had confiscated a total of 656 scooters in Al Barsha area alone in 2024 due to various traffic law violations committed by the riders. Despite this, Abdulla said that he had seen people driving dangerously near his house. 'I see many people riding it on the public road, sometimes even against traffic,' he said. 'The e-scooters are a great mode of transport but there needs to be a clampdown on those who misuse it and put themselves and others at risk.'
Arab Times
6 hours ago
- Arab Times
Diamond Disaster Averted: Dubai Man Loses Fortune, Then This Happened...
DUBAI, July 29: A Dubai-based jeweller who lost a bag containing diamond jewellery worth a staggering Dh1.1 million during a trip abroad has been reunited with his precious cargo—thanks to the swift action and international coordination of Dubai Police. The drama unfolded when the jeweller, who had travelled to a neighbouring GCC country to take part in a high-profile jewellery exhibition, realised upon arrival that one of his four bags was missing—and in its place was a lookalike that didn't belong to him. Panicked and disoriented, the jeweller returned to Dubai the very same day and rushed to file a report with the General Department of Airport Security. Authorities wasted no time. A dedicated investigation team was assembled and quickly uncovered the shocking truth: a Bangladeshi traveller had accidentally taken the jeweller's bag during routine airport security checks, mistaking it for his own due to their uncanny resemblance. By the time the mix-up was discovered, the other traveller had already flown back to Bangladesh, completely unaware he was carrying a fortune in diamonds. Dubai Police, undeterred by the international challenge, sprang into action. In close coordination with the UAE Embassy in Dhaka and Bangladeshi law enforcement, the authorities managed to trace and recover the missing bag. Miraculously, all jewellery items were intact and returned safely to the jeweller in the UAE. Overwhelmed with gratitude, the jeweller said: 'I truly don't know how to find the words to express my appreciation. Your remarkable attention to detail and sincere commitment to making people happy are beyond commendable.'
ARN News Center
9 hours ago
- ARN News Center
Dubai Police recover AED 1.1 million jewellery bag in cross-border operation
In a remarkable display of international cooperation, Dubai Police have successfully recovered and returned a jewellery bag worth over AED 1.1 million to a UAE resident. The recovery followed close coordination with Bangladeshi authorities and the UAE Embassy in Dhaka, after a Dubai-based jeweller reported the loss. The jeweller had travelled to a GCC country for an exhibition, carrying four bags of diamond jewellery. Upon arrival, he realised one of the bags wasn't his. He returned to Dubai immediately and filed a report. An investigation revealed that a Bangladeshi traveller had mistakenly taken the jeweller's bag during security checks, as both bags looked nearly identical. Acting swiftly, Dubai Police coordinated with officials in Dhaka. The bag was located and returned safely to the UAE. Dubai Police thanked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UAE Ambassador to Bangladesh, Abdulla Al Hamoudi, for their support. They also praised the professionalism of all parties involved, reaffirming their commitment to strong international law enforcement partnerships. The jeweller, moved by the quick resolution, expressed deep gratitude, saying the authorities' dedication was "beyond commendable." — Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) July 29, 2025
Dubai Eye
10 hours ago
- Dubai Eye
Dubai Police recover AED 1.1 million jewellery bag in cross-border operation
In a remarkable display of international cooperation, Dubai Police have successfully recovered and returned a jewellery bag worth over AED 1.1 million to a UAE resident. The recovery followed close coordination with Bangladeshi authorities and the UAE Embassy in Dhaka, after a Dubai-based jeweller reported the loss. The jeweller had travelled to a GCC country for an exhibition, carrying four bags of diamond jewellery. Upon arrival, he realised one of the bags wasn't his. He returned to Dubai immediately and filed a report. An investigation revealed that a Bangladeshi traveller had mistakenly taken the jeweller's bag during security checks, as both bags looked nearly identical. Acting swiftly, Dubai Police coordinated with officials in Dhaka. The bag was located and returned safely to the UAE. Dubai Police thanked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UAE Ambassador to Bangladesh, Abdulla Al Hamoudi, for their support. They also praised the professionalism of all parties involved, reaffirming their commitment to strong international law enforcement partnerships. The jeweller, moved by the quick resolution, expressed deep gratitude, saying the authorities' dedication was "beyond commendable." Dubai Police have recovered a jewellery bag worth AED 1.1 million, belonging to a UAE resident, after a passenger mistakenly took it during travel. — Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) July 29, 2025
TAG 91.1
10 hours ago
- TAG 91.1
Dubai Police recover AED 1.1 million jewellery bag in cross-border operation
In a remarkable display of international cooperation, Dubai Police have successfully recovered and returned a jewellery bag worth over AED 1.1 million to a UAE resident. The recovery followed close coordination with Bangladeshi authorities and the UAE Embassy in Dhaka, after a Dubai-based jeweller reported the loss. The jeweller had travelled to a GCC country for an exhibition, carrying four bags of diamond jewellery. Upon arrival, he realised one of the bags wasn't his. He returned to Dubai immediately and filed a report. An investigation revealed that a Bangladeshi traveller had mistakenly taken the jeweller's bag during security checks, as both bags looked nearly identical. Acting swiftly, Dubai Police coordinated with officials in Dhaka. The bag was located and returned safely to the UAE. Dubai Police thanked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UAE Ambassador to Bangladesh, Abdulla Al Hamoudi, for their support. They also praised the professionalism of all parties involved, reaffirming their commitment to strong international law enforcement partnerships. The jeweller, moved by the quick resolution, expressed deep gratitude, saying the authorities' dedication was "beyond commendable." Dubai Police have recovered a jewellery bag worth AED 1.1 million, belonging to a UAE resident, after a passenger mistakenly took it during travel. — Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) July 29, 2025
