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Beggar with Dh22,000 one of 72 arrested
Beggar with Dh22,000 one of 72 arrested Staff Reporter / 4 August 2013 As many as 72 people of different nationalities have been arrested by the Abu Dhabi Metropolitan Police Directorate for begging, with several found with thousands of dirhams. One of the arrested beggars was found with Dh22,000 on him while another had Dh14,000, the directorate said, noting the pair were both Arab nationals who had gained the large amount in a short period of time. Of the 72 arrested, of whom 64 were males and eight were females, 33 were residing in the country illegally or in violation of the residency law. Their ages ranged between 21 and 71. The clampdown and arrests was due to the efforts of the anti-begging teams during the holy month of Ramadan with the cooperation of members of the public. The Directorate said there would be no tolerance with people found begging. “Begging is absolutely unacceptable and we will strictly confront it by tracking down and arresting the (perpetrators),” said Abu Dhabi Metropolitan Police Director Brigadier Maktoum Al Sharifi. The anti-begging squads aim to raise awareness amongst the members of the society and urge them not to take pity on such people, who use different approaches and methods to gain sympathy and money. “Begging is an open door for committing crime due,” he said, referring to thefts often committed by beggars who gained entry or were invited into others’ houses. He urged Emiratis and expatriates not to allow beggars to enter their accommodation, and not to pity them. Brigadier Al Sharifi said the public were aware of the reality of beggars as a result of the awareness campaigns by police. He urged the public not to hesitate in reporting beggars by calling the Operations Room (999) or any police station during Ramadan and on normal days, round the clock. Meanwhile, Sharjah Police arrested 191 illegals including 56 Arab beggars as part of its campaign targeting those who practice illegal jobs, mobile vendors and infiltrators. The police arrested mobile vendors who walk around in the streets, squares and public areas selling fake products and expired food items. Some of the illegals arrested were gathering and collecting cans and cardboards. afkarali@khaleejtimes.com Continue reading
3 die as car crashes into Dubai restaurant
3 die as car crashes into Dubai restaurant Amira Agarib and Ahmed Shaaban / 27 July 2013 Four people died and three have been left seriously injured following two separate car accidents in the UAE over the last 48 hours, with one intoxicated driver losing control of his vehicle and ploughing through the window of a restaurant in Al Barsha 3 area. In the early hours of Friday, a 21-year-old Angolan national, driving a car on an expired driving licence, killed two restaurant workers on-the-spot and injured three others when his car spun out of control from the right side of the road, before ramming into the restaurant, Head of Dubai Traffic Public Prosecution Salah Bu Farousha said. A third worker who sustained several injuries as a result of the impact later died in hospital. The driver has admitted to being under the influence of alcohol and a 21-year-old Brazilian lady, who was also travelling in the car, had a lucky escape with medium injuries. All six workers were in the restaurant’s kitchen when the crash happened. The Operations Room of Dubai Police received a call at 2.40am on Friday about a car that crashed into the restaurant in Dubai and police patrols from the Bur Dubai police station as well as public prosecutors rushed to the site. Upon investigation, it was learned that the car was being driven at a high speed minutes before the accident took place and the driver, who was not injured, was referred to the Traffic Public Prosecution. The police have launched an investigation into the incident and videos from several road cameras, which photographed the moments leading up to the deadly crash, will be used to identify the cause of the accident. In a separate accident on Thursday evening, a 24-year-old Emirati man, identified as S.A.K., died following a collision between two cars in Daqdaqa city, Ras Al Khaimah. According to a senior official, the 55-year-old motorist of the second car, identified as S.B.T., is to blame for the accident. Director of the Traffic and Patrols Department of the Daqdaqa Comprehensive police station, Captain Salem Burgiba, said the victim tried hard to avoid colliding with the second car, but failed. “He collided with such an impact with the second car that he sustained serious injuries.” Upon being alerted of the accident, the Central Operations Room immediately dispatched a number of traffic patrols to the scene along with ambulance and rescue teams. “The young man was shifted to the nearest hospital where he succumbed to his injuries,” one official confirmed. “The second motorist, however, only sustained minor injuries, and received first aid assistance on the spot.” The accident file was then referred to the RAK Traffic Prosecution for legal action. “All motorists are urged to abide by traffic rules and regulations for the safety of all road users,” the official said. — news@khaleejtimes.com Continue reading
UAE is a state of giving, peace and security: Khalifa
UAE is a state of giving, peace and security: Khalifa (Wam) / 27 July 2013 The President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Saturday, welcomed the initiative launched by His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to mark Sunday as the Emirates Humanitarian Work Day. The day, Ramadan 19, which is the 9th death anniversary of the late Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, is marked under the theme “Love and Loyalty to Zayed: The Generous”. “It’s a kind initiative which we support and urge all – individuals and government and non-government organisations – to support and sponsor, engage and rally behind it for promoting values of goodness, nobleness and giving, which constitute core components of the Emirati national identity,” the President said. “It also glorifies the culture of human volunteerism, cooperation and solidarity whose good seed was sown by the late Shaikh Zayed, and his fellows the founding fathers. Their sons, grandsons and people of the UAE are all today pursuing their footsteps. “On this blessing day of the holy month of Ramadan, we remember them all with deep sense of affection and loyalty and pray that their souls rest in eternal peace for what they offered to their homeland, nation and the humanity at large. They were the generation of generosity and giving; our fathers whom we take pride in and whom we are proud of before other nations,” Shaikh Khalifa added. “We value these government and private humanitarian initiatives which swept across the country in response to the Federal Cabinet resolution to dedicate the anniversary of the late Shaikh Zayed as a celebration of the Emirates Humanitarian Work Day in remembrance of his humanitarian and charitable initiatives and works which inspire UAE people and community organisations to donate generously in support of the needy and vulnerable segments within the UAE and abroad like the Dress One Million Needy Children across the world, provision of essentials to needy families, sponsorship of orphans, releasing indebted prisoners and other initiatives targeting education, health, children and family as well as other social and educative fields.” The President paid gratitude to all those who have contributed to the success of the day which firmly promotes the benevolent, humanitarian image of the UAE, enabling “our experiment, our State and our citizens” to earn respect and regard of the world. Shaikh Khalifa prayed Allah to protect “Our State; the State of security, peace and decent life; the State of giving which extends its helping hand to the poor and needy everywhere.” Continue reading
