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Fake rent payment scam: Abu Dhabi court orders convicted fraudster to return Dh42,500

A fraudster who tricked a tenant into transferring Dh42,500 in rent to a fake bank account has been convicted, a court has ruled. The fraud began when the tenant, who was renting a property from a company, received a message from a person posing as an employee of the firm as he was preparing to renew his lease. The impersonator instructed him to transfer the rent payment to a specified bank account. Believing the instructions had come from an authorised representative of the property company, the tenant transferred Dh42,500. He later discovered that the account did not belong to the company and that he had fallen victim to a scam. The incident resulted in a criminal complaint and subsequent proceedings in which the person connected to the fraudulent transaction was.

Fujairah parents warned of traffic delays as schools reopen August 31 amid roadworks

Parents in Fujairah have been warned of possible traffic delays when schools reopen on Monday, August 31, as ongoing road and infrastructure works are expected to affect traffic flow on some routes. Fujairah Police said a number of road and infrastructure projects are currently under way across the emirate and acknowledged the works could cause temporary delays. Motorists have been urged to follow temporary diversions and comply with traffic instructions as thousands of students return to classrooms for the 2026–2027 academic year on August 31. Over one million children will go back to school on Monday, according to the Ministry of Education. More than 5000 buses are expected to ply the roads during the first week of school. Police patrols Police are also.

Dubai Police train security guards at 35 schools to boost readiness and student safety

Dubai Police have organised a series of training and awareness courses on traffic safety rules and guidelines, targeting over 140 security guards across 35 schools in Dubai. The courses are designed to enhance their readiness and strengthen their capacity to manage traffic flow while ensuring the safety and security of students both within and around the school premises. Brigadier Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, affirmed that these workshops reflect Dubai Police's commitment to strengthening partnerships with various institutions and enhancing the readiness of security guard supervisors to handle traffic issues they may encounter at their workplaces. "The training also equips them to take appropriate action in minor.

Dubai RTA's new AI system will predict marine transport demand in real time

Dubai's marine transport network is set for a data-driven upgrade as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) rolls out an enhanced Seasonal Network initiative powered by artificial intelligence and predictive analytics. The move is designed to improve service flexibility and respond more efficiently to fluctuating passenger demand during peak seasons, public holidays and major events across the emirate.The summer operating plan, effective in July, is built on an integrated big-data repository tracking passenger numbers, revenue, and occupancy rates. Officials say the system sharpens forecasting accuracy and supports more responsive operational decisions as usage patterns shift throughout the year. How the AI-led model works? At the centre of the initiative is an AI-led model.

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Indian killed in Umm Al Quwain minibus crash; body repatriated to Kerala: Social worker

An Indian expat was killed in Umm Al Quwain last week in an accident while on his way to work, a social worker has told Khaleej Times. The 35-year-old Jason was traveling with more than 10 of his colleagues in a minibus when the accident occurred. The social worker added that the tragedy came at a moment of hope; his wife had just found a job after a lengthy search and was in the process of securing her work visa. “Jason had brought his wife from India to look for a job and very recently, she found a role as a nurse in a Sharjah-based clinic,” said Salim Noor. “The clinic was in the midst of processing her work visa when the tragedy struck.” According to Salim, the couple, hailing from the southern Indian state of Kerala, had left their two children,.

Official denies reports of widespread layoffs of Egyptians in UAE

A senior Egyptian offical has refuted reports of widespread layoffs of Egyptian workers in the UAE. In an interview aired on local media in Egypt, Haddad Al Gohary, Assistant Foreign Minister for Consular Affairs in Egypt, clearly stated that the rumours circulating on social media are untrue.He added that the Egyptian Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the General Consul in Dubai have not found any mass dismissals of Egyptian workers or cancellations of visas."Visas are issued on a regular basis. Many Egyptian companies obtain visas specifically for their employees and workers who have investments in the UAE," the offical said.He added that Egyptian authorities have looked into the cases of individuals having their visas revoked or being laid off from the UAE."We cannot deny that some.

Dubai Ruler to cover treatment of 1-year-old Jordanian girl with spinal muscular atrophy

Dubai's Ruler will be covering the treatment for a young Jordanian girl suffering from spinal muscular atrophy — whose family's plea had recently gone viral online — the Dubai Media Office revealed in a statement on Thursday, August 20. Katya Abu Al-Saud's treatment will be fully paid for and provided at the Al Jalila Hospital in Dubai.Katya, who is just 1 year and 4 months, first started showing symptoms at six months, when her parents noticed she was not developing normally like other children of her age, in terms of movement, as per media reports.Her treatment costs up to $2.4 million, which her family said it did not have, and involves a gene therapy injection that is not available in Jordan.Katya's story touched several hearts online after the family started an.

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Fake rent payment scam: Abu Dhabi court orders convicted fraudster to return Dh42,500

Fujairah parents warned of traffic delays as schools reopen August 31 amid roadworks

Dubai Police train security guards at 35 schools to boost readiness and student safety

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