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Gulf Business
2 days ago
- Gulf Business
Dubai Police to the rescue: Dhs1.1m diamonds returned after bags mix up at airport
Image credit: Dubai Police/Website Dubai Police successfully recovered and returned a valuable jewellery bag belonging to a UAE resident in a coordinated effort with Bangladeshi authorities and the UAE Embassy in Dhaka. The jeweller, who lives in Dubai, was attending a jewellery exhibition in a GCC country when the mix-up occurred. Read- The jeweller had four bags containing precious diamond pieces valued at around Dhs1.1m. Upon arrival at his destination, he was shocked to discover that one of the bags he was carrying was not his. Realizing the error, he returned to the UAE immediately and filed a report with the General Department of Airport Security, How the mix-up happened A specialised investigation team quickly uncovered that a Bangladeshi traveller had mistakenly taken the jeweller's bag during security checks, confusing it for his own due to the bags' striking similarity. Meanwhile, the jeweller had unknowingly taken the other traveller's bag. The Bangladeshi traveller had already flown back to Bangladesh by then. Dubai Police promptly initiated legal and administrative procedures and coordinated directly with the UAE Embassy in Dhaka and Bangladeshi authorities. Thanks to this collaboration, the jewellery bag was located and safely returned to its rightful owner in the UAE. Recognition of collaborative efforts Dubai Police expressed sincere appreciation for the role of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, UAE Ambassador to Bangladesh Abdulla Ali Abdulla Al Hamoudi, and his team, who facilitated all necessary procedures. Dubai Police also praised the strong partnership with Bangladeshi authorities, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation in law enforcement to ensure justice, protect rights, and promote community safety. The jeweller expressed heartfelt thanks to Dubai Police for their swift and professional handling of the case. 'I truly don't know how to find the words to express my appreciation,' he said. 'Your remarkable attention to detail and sincere commitment to making people happy are beyond commendable.'
Khaleej Times
4 days ago
- Climate
- Khaleej Times
Video: Turkey battles wildfires amid scorching heat as death toll rises to 14
Firefighters were battling several blazes across Turkey on Monday when the country sweltered in a summer heatwave, officials said. Wildfires across Turkey over the past week have led to at least 14 deaths. Nineteen villages and more than 3,500 people have been evacuated from their homes. Turkey is experiencing a heatwave that peaked with temperatures above 40°C across much of the country last week and even reached a record high of 50.5°C on Friday in the far southeast, in Silopi, near the Iraqi and Syrian borders. Firefighters are currently battling blazes around the city of Bursa in the northwest, the Karabuk region in the north and the Kahramanmaras region in the south. On Sunday, the UAE Embassy in Istanbul issued a safety advisory to its citizens residing in Turkey, urging caution due to ongoing forest fires in the region, particularly in the city of Bursa. "Five fires have been brought under control in four provinces," said Agriculture and Forestry minister Ibrahim Yumakli. But he said the efforts were hampered by strong winds that are fanning the flames. "Given the size and intensity of the fires, the state's ability to respond quickly to such disasters is sometimes limited," he said. "If there's wind, there are no planes and it takes hours, even days, for you to take control," he said. In recent days, 19 villages had to be evacuated in the Safranbolu region in the north, and more than 3,500 people around Bursa. A firefighter battling the flames died of a heart attack on Saturday evening. Three more people died Sunday in an accident involving a water tanker truck that was used to battle a blaze, the Bursa governorate announced. On Wednesday, a wildfire killed at least 10 forest workers and rescuers who were battling a blaze near Eskisehir in western Turkey.
Khaleej Times
5 days ago
- Climate
- Khaleej Times
UAE embassy in Turkey urges citizens to exercise caution amid forest fires
The UAE Embassy in Istanbul issued a safety advisory to its citizens residing in Turkey, urging caution due to ongoing forest fires in the region, particularly in the city of Bursa. In an official post on social media, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) called on citizens to remain vigilant and closely follow safety instructions issued by local authorities. The citizens were also advised to take note of the following emergency contact numbers: 0097180024 and 0097180044444. They can also get in touch by registering for the Tawajodi service to receive updates and assistance when needed. The UAE's warning comes as wildfires continue to impact multiple regions beyond Turkey. Cyprus has also been battling deadly wildfires near the city of Limassol. The fires, which broke out earlier in the week, have resulted in multiple deaths, injuries, and widespread property damage. Cypriot authorities said on Friday they had contained a devastating wildfire that claimed two lives and destroyed scores of homes on the Mediterranean island. The fire, one of the worst in Cypriot history, burned around 125 square kilometres (50 square miles) of mountainous terrain, according to the Cyprus University of Technology.
Khaleej Times
12-07-2025
- Khaleej Times
UAE: Emiratis injured in fatal multi-car collision in Oman air lifted to Fujairah
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs carried out an air ambulance mission for injured Emiratis following a serious traffic accident in Oman, which resulted in severe injuries and fatalities. The mission was carried out in coordination with the National Search and Rescue Centre of the National Guard, the Air Force and Air Defence Command, and the UAE Embassy in Muscat.
Khaleej Times
02-06-2025
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
UAE tourists in Japan can extend visa-free stay to 90 days from July 1
The period of stay for UAE nationals holding ordinary passports in Japan will be extended to 90 days instead of the previous 30 days. This decision will be implemented starting July 1, 2025, the UAE Embassy in Tokyo anounced.
