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Arab Times
5 days ago
- Arab Times
108 Fake Kuwaitis, Syrian Family Behind Massive Citizenship Scam
KUWAIT CITY, July 24: In an astonishing case of large-scale forgery that has rocked Kuwaiti authorities, an entire network of Syrian nationals from a single extended family has been exposed for illegally infiltrating the country's citizenship system—fraudulently acquiring Kuwaiti nationality through an elaborate scheme of document forgery, false lineage claims, and manipulated government records. The sprawling investigation, conducted over several months, has led to the revocation of Kuwaiti citizenship from 108 individuals, in what officials are calling one of the most intricate cases of identity fraud in the nation's history. The Plot Unravels The case first came to light in March, when a man identified as Khaled, attempting to flee the country, was arrested at Kuwait International Airport. Interrogations quickly revealed far more than a single instance of deception. Khaled confessed that not only had he illegally obtained Kuwaiti nationality, but that several others posing as his siblings were in fact his biological brothers (Syrian nationals) who had also falsely claimed Kuwaiti citizenship. Shockingly, Khaled revealed that the man listed in official documents as his father (Wahed Naif) was not his father at all, but his uncle. Naif, a Syrian national, had inserted Khaled's name into his citizenship file, falsely listing him as his son. Authorities discovered that Naif's file contained 53 individuals, many of whom had no legitimate claim to Kuwaiti citizenship. From One Forged File, A Family Tree of Fraud Investigators quickly turned their attention to Naif himself, only to find an even deeper web of deception. Naif had not only illegally entered the citizenship records by linking himself to a Kuwaiti citizen's file, but had gradually built an entire fake family tree (with marriages, children, and cousins) all layered onto a falsified foundation. Another name soon surfaced during the file tracing: Hamoud, later confirmed to be Naif's biological brother and also a Syrian citizen. While not mentioned in Khaled's confession, Hamoud's links to Nayef emerged through marriage records and kinship filings. He, too, had manipulated government documents to falsely gain citizenship. Together, Naif and Hamoud constructed a forged family network that extended across multiple civil files, built on bogus marriages, invented affiliations, and illegally registered dependents. DNA Confirms the Deception Authorities, now well-equipped with advanced forensics and family verification protocols, launched a full-scale probe into every individual associated with the Naif and Hamoud files. DNA tests were conducted on dozens of individuals registered as their sons, daughters, nephews, cousins (even parents) cross-referenced with samples from known Syrian relatives. The results were unequivocal. There was no biological connection between Naif and Hamoud and the supposed Kuwaiti uncles, fathers, or cousins listed in their records. Instead, the tests proved a clear Syrian lineage, matching them with Khaled and the rest of their biological family. This dual confirmation—disproving Kuwaiti ancestry while proving Syrian heritage—left no doubt about the systematic nationality fraud that had taken place. 108 Citizenships Revoked In light of the findings, the Supreme Citizenship Committee moved swiftly. Kuwaiti nationality was stripped from all 108 individuals connected to the case, 53 of whom were listed in Nayef's fabricated file, and the remainder from Hamoud's web of forged identities. Khaled, the whistleblower of sorts, had his citizenship revoked months ago. He was found to have no dependents registered under his name. "No Forgery Will Go Undone" Kuwaiti officials have emphasized that any discovered case of forgery will be dismantled completely. 'We do not just revoke the fraudulent individual's citizenship—we dismantle the entire structure built on it,' a senior source said. 'This includes marriages, children, legal inheritance lines—everything must be re-evaluated.'
Khaleej Times
19-07-2025
- Khaleej Times
Dubai: Man jailed for impersonating police offier in Dh45,000 robbery attempt
A man who impersonated a police officer in an attempt to steal Dh45,000 from an Asian man has been sentenced to three months in jail by the Dubai Criminal Court. The 45-year-old Gulf national tried to rob the victim near a currency exchange in the Naif area, acting alongside unidentified accomplices. The incident took place in April, when the victim visited a currency exchange to convert Dh45,000 into US dollars but decided not to proceed due to an unfavourable rate. According to case records, as he stepped out of the premises, the defendant and others emerged from a nearby vehicle claiming to be law enforcement officers. 'They told me I was under arrest and tried to take my bag,' the victim told investigators, adding that he resisted and shouted for help. As a crowd gathered, two men presented what appeared to be police badges, but the victim and bystanders challenged them. The suspects then fled the scene. Dubai Police launched an investigation and traced the vehicle involved. Though registered under a child's name, the car was found to be in the possession of the defendant's brother, confirming the suspect's access to it. In court, the defendant denied the robbery attempt and claimed that the victim owed him money. He told prosecutors he went to the location to collect the debt and left when others gathered and accused him of financial wrongdoing. The court rejected the defendant's claims, stating that his denial was not credible in light of the evidence. It described the argument as a tactic to avoid conviction. 'The court is not convinced by the defendant's version of events, which it views as a defence strategy aimed at evading responsibility,' the judgment stated. The defendant was found guilty of attempted theft and impersonating a police officer and was sentenced accordingly.
Khaleej Times
11-07-2025
- Khaleej Times
Dubai: Arab man jailed for 3 years, fined Dh247,000 for armed robbery
A 48-year-old man, identified as M.A.K., has been sentenced to three years in prison and fined Dh247,000 for his involvement in a recent armed robbery at a tourism company office in Naif. The Court of Appeal upheld the ruling issued earlier by the Court of First Instance, which also ordered his deportation after serving the jail term. According to case records, the defendant, an Arab national, was found guilty of collaborating with five others — currently at large — in storming the company's office, detaining two staff members, and stealing cash from the company's safe. The incident took place in March this year. The company owner reported that a man knocked on his office door, and after the owner opened the door, six individuals forced their way in. The main accused threatened him with a large knife and demanded that he open the safe, while the others assaulted him and another employee. One of the assailants managed to take the key from the victim and opened the safe, stealing Dh247,000 before fleeing the scene with the rest of the group. Dubai Police Criminal Investigation Department was able to identify and track the main suspect, who was later arrested in another emirate. During interrogation, the man admitted his role in the robbery and claimed that the remaining suspects, who were of African origin, had coerced him into participating. The defendant said the group had earlier stolen his mobile phone and personal documents and agreed to return them only if he assisted them in retrieving money allegedly owed by the company for alcohol shipments. He claimed he was asked to wear traditional Emirati attire to avoid suspicion and accompanied the others to the office. The court rejected the defendant's claims and found him guilty of robbery, unlawful detention, and criminal conspiracy. The verdict was later upheld by the Court of Appeal.
Nylon
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Nylon
Emirates launches full range of toys and amenities for kid passengers
In an effort to stay true to its family-friendly nature, Emirates has launched a full range of new toys and amenities for children onboard. This new kids' kits highlight the excitement and action of Emirates' impressive sponsorships that support and celebrate music, literature, and various sports such as football, tennis, basketball, and rugby. Image courtesy of Emirates. The new kid range also include bags and plush toys that are made with a minimum of 50% recycled content, incorporating recycled post-consumer polyester and paper sourced from responsibly managed forests, as part of Emirates' commitment to sustainability. For Tiny Travellers (aged 0 to 2 years) Image courtesy of Emirates. Image courtesy of Emirates. Featuring a collection of essential items, Emirates' baby and infant kits help tiny travellers fly better with tools such as a reusable changing mat, Naif nurturing cream, cleansing wipes, a wipe-clean bib, a spoon that doubles as a teether, a soothing vibrating plush toy that can be attached to a seat or stroller, and a collectible cozy blanket. For Little Explorers (aged 3 to 6 years) Image courtesy of Emirates. Hoping to ready little explorers for their next adventure, the Emirates literature-themed Tiny Treasures Backpack or Adventure Backpack, are perfect for helping them keep their favourite things safe on every journey. Future sports stars would can also choose from the football-themed backpack or tennis-themed crossbody backpack. Image courtesy of Emirates. Included in the backpack is Emirates' Fly with Me magazines that include a collectible character card alongside colouring pages, puzzles and other engaging travel activities. For Cool Kids (aged 7 to 12 years) Image courtesy of Emirates. Kids in this age group will enjoy a new bag from Emirates' latest lifestyle collection which include a collectible Big City crossbody bag, Tech Pro bag, an Explorer backpack, and a Training Day duffle bag, in eye-catching shades of dark blue, purple, and orange. New additions to the Emirates 'Little Travellers' Collection Image courtesy of Emirates. In addition to the new child kits, the Emirates Little Travellers Collection catalogue has also been updated with a new range of colourful caps, t-shirts, beach day lunch bags and water bottles, pencil cases, keyrings, colouring and sticker books, as well as wooden aircraft toys and figurines. There are also full Emirates uniform costumes for dress-up and onesies for babies aged up to 18 months. To shop the Emirates Little Travellers Collection, visit
Time Out Dubai
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out Dubai
Emirates launches new in-flight freebies (and they're seriously cute)
Emirates has launched a whole range of new toys and amenities for kids ahead of the busy school holiday travel period. Approximately one million children are expected to fly with Emirates this summer and they're set to be spoiled with free bags, plush toys and collectable items. The new kids' kits feature different themes, including football, tennis, basketball, sailing, golf, horse riding, cycling, cricket, rugby, music and literature. Essential items and boredom-busting toys will be included in all the kits onboard flights globally, with different kits for different age groups. The new Emirates infant and baby kit (Credit: Emirates) The new range of Emirates children's toys and bags (Credit: Emirates Babies and infants, aged up to two years old, will get a reusable changing mat, Naif nurturing cream, cleansing wipes, a wipe-clean bib, a spoon that doubles as a teether, a soothing vibrating plush toy and a collectable cosy blanket. The toy can be attached to a seat or a stroller, similar to Labubu. Kids aged between three and six will get a special themed backpack to keep all their favourite things safe while travelling. Available bags include a literature-inspired Tiny Treasures backpack, an adventure backpack, a football backpack or a tennis crossbody backpack. The in-flight Fly with Me magazine will now include a collectable character card with each issue, alongside colouring pages, puzzles and other engaging travel activities. And kids aged between seven and 12 will be offered a new bag from Emirates' latest lifestyle collection when travelling. Emirates' new bags for kids aged between 7 and 12 (Credit: Emirates) The new drop includes a collectable Big City crossbody bag, an explorer backpack and Training Day duffle bag. Emirates has also made its Little Travellers' collection available to purchase online. The airline's range of colourful caps, t-shirts, beach day lunch bags, water bottles, pencil cases, keyrings and activity books are all available for purchase. Kids can even play dress up with a full range of cabin crew and pilot uniforms for fans aged one to 10 years old, as well as cabin crew and pilot onesies for babies aged up to 18 months. You might also like: UAE public holidays: Every long weekend to look forward to in 2025 The dates to know 22 pictures that show how much Dubai has changed from the 1950s to today Take a look at these unrecognisable photos of the city 112 best things to do in Dubai in 2025 Everything to tick off your Dubai bucket list
