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Khaleej Times
05-07-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Look: Giant red onion, size of baby's head, arrives in Dubai
An onion the size of a baby's head and weighing nearly 1kg has caught the attention of shoppers and restaurant owners at Dubai's Al Awir Market. Priced at Dh2.5 per kg, this massive onion is being sold at Bloom Market in Al Awir. 'I have been working in Al Awir for 18 years, and I have never seen an onion this big,' said longtime vendor Mohammed Yaseen, holding one up with both hands. 'It's almost the size of a face.' The giant onion, imported from China, is almost triple the size of regular onions that usually weigh between 100 to 200 grams. 'People come here out of curiosity. They look at it, take pictures, buy one, and then come back to take more,' Yaseen. 'Some just can't believe it's real until they touch it.' According to Yaseen, the onion has a high water content and a slightly different taste compared to regular onions. 'It's sweeter and milder. When people cut it, they don't cry,' he said. Because of its large size and juicy texture, the onion is gaining popularity among restaurant owners too. 'Chefs and restaurant buyers are buying it in bulk,' said Yaseen. 'They say it gives salads a better taste and works well for gravy too.' The unusual vegetable has turned into a bit of a local attraction at the market. 'One customer told me it reminded him of his childhood when vegetables were bigger and tastier,' Yaseen added. While not officially confirmed as the world's largest onion, it's certainly the biggest most Dubai shoppers have seen. And at Dh2.50 a kg, it's also turning out to be a good deal. 'It's not just the size. People love it because it tastes good and stands out,' Yaseen said.
Gulf Today
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Gulf Today
Deportation no longer mandatory in drug related cases in UAE, says legal expert
Mohammed Yaseen, Staff Reporter The UAE law previously ordered the deportation of suspects in drug-related cases without considering the suspect's circumstances or social status, according to Legal Consultant Dr Alaa Nasr. Nasr added that the new Law No. (30) of 2021 concerning the Combating of Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances has changed this rule to make deportation not mandatory and has become subject to the court's discretion in the case. The court decides whether deportation serves the best interest of both the suspect and society. Nasr continued that the court bases its decision on the legal principle of "the law most favourable to the accused". If the accused is a resident of the country, has stable employment and a legal source of income, has no criminal record, and does not pose a threat to public security, the court may decide not to deport him and instead impose the primary penalty. Consultant Nasr mentioned a significant amendment in the law which grants the Public Prosecution the authority to issue an administrative deportation order for suspects convicted of drug abuse, even if the court has not ordered deportation. This is conditional on the judgment being final and the decision being issued within three months of the ruling. He emphasised the importance of residents being aware of these legal amendments and avoiding involvement in such cases, as deportation, though not mandatory, remains an option available to both the prosecution and the court.
Gulf Today
04-06-2025
- General
- Gulf Today
e-biker dies in Dubai accident, driver ordered to pay blood money and Dhs10,000 fine
Mohammed Yaseen, Staff Reporter Dubai Misdemeanour Court fined a vehicle driver Dhs10,000 and suspended his licence for six months from the date of the ruling for causing the death of an electric bike rider on Marsa Drive Street. Court also ordered the driver to pay Dhs200,000 in full blood money (diyah) to the heirs of the electric bike rider. The incident dates back to January when Dubai Police received a report of a run-over accident in the Marsa Drive area. A policeman testified that he rushed to the scene and found the victim lying lifeless on the ground next to his electric bike, along with the driver of the vehicle responsible for the accident. The policeman added that after inspection, it was determined that the vehicle driver was responsible for the accident as he entered the road without ensuring it was clear, colliding with the electric bike rider, who was in the correct lane. This was affirmed through an examination of the accident site and CCTV footage, the policeman added. On being questioned, the suspect denied causing the victim's death, claiming that the victim was riding his electric bike at high speed and was not wearing reflective clothing, making it difficult to spot him. The court found the suspect's fault proved, as he failed to exercise caution while driving, adding that by entering the road without ensuring it was clear, he collided with the electric bike, which was in its correct lane, causing severe injuries to the rider which led to his death.
Gulf Today
16-05-2025
- Gulf Today
Arab fined for insulting nurse on Google Review
Mohammed Yaseen, Staff Reporter Dubai Misdemeanour Court convicted a young Arab man for defaming and insulting a nurse working at a health centre through a "Google Review." The suspect was fined Dhs5,000, with the sentence suspended for three years. Additionally, his phone was confiscated, and the offensive comments and data were removed from the website. The incident dates back to when an Arab nurse working at a medical fitness centre in Al Karama filed a complaint stating she was subjected to verbal abuse and insults while performing her duties. She explained that while drawing a blood sample from the suspect, routine procedure for renewing his health card, she later discovered that he had filed a complaint against her, accusing her of unprofessionalism in taking the sample. During the interrogation, the nurse revealed that the young man accused her of being unskilled and claimed she was under the influence of alcohol or drugs while on duty. She added that a colleague informed her about an offensive review on "Google Reviews," which included these accusations in an evaluation of the medical centre. According to a report from the General Department of Criminal Investigation, the owner of the account used to post the Google review was identified and arrested. During questioning, he admitted to the charges, explaining that he had visited the medical centre in Al Karama for a blood test to renew his residency. He claimed the nurse inserted the needle into his right hand, causing bleeding, and then repeated the process in the other hand, prompting him to file a complaint with the centre and post a negative review in both Arabic and English, describing the incident.
Gulf Today
17-03-2025
- Gulf Today
Dubai Court of Appeal upholds life sentence for drug smuggler
Mohammed Yaseen, Staff Reporter Dubai Court of Appeal upheld a verdict issued by the Court of First Instance sentencing an Asian drug smuggler to life in prison after being convicted of importing and possessing 5.3 kilograms of cocaine. The case dates back to July 2022, when a customs inspector suspected the defendant while he was in the transit area coming from a South American country through a European country and stopping in Dubai. The customs inspector reported that he noticed signs of stress and confusion on the defendant, who attempted to avoid inspection points and was carrying a suitcase that aroused his suspicions. The inspector stated in the interrogations that he asked the defendant to examine the suitcase and inquired about why he was nervous. The defendant replied that the suitcase contained valuables belonging to someone else and he was afraid to pay the taxes due on them, he said. The defendant indicated that he came from a South America country through a European airport and was waiting to board a flight home, he added. The inspector said that after he placed the suitcase through an X-ray baggage scanner, he noticed that there was something abnormal inside. After inspecting the contents, he found cocaine and also found an additional quantity expertly hidden inside a plastic bag, the inspector said. A report was filed accordingly and the defendant and the seized items were handed over to the police. The report of the Forensic Chemistry Department at the General Department of Criminal Science and Criminology at Dubai Police confirmed that the seized items were white powder of cocaine weighing 5.3 kilograms, a narcotic substance listed in schedule no. 1 according to the federal decree law. On interrogation, the defendant denied any knowledge of the drugs inside the suitcase, pleading that he had received them from an unknown person in South America to deliver them to another person in his home country for $500. According to the court, death penalty should be legally prescribed for the crime charged against the defendant. According to judicial procedures, however, verdicts are issued by a majority vote of the court. If unanimity is not achieved, the death penalty is replaced by life imprisonment. Due to the lack of unanimity among the judges, the Court of First Instance issued its life sentence and the Court of Appeal upheld the verdict.
