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Dubai Police unites father and son after marital dispute

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4 years ago

May 29, 2022

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Dubai Police has played the mediator’s role to perfection in a heartwarming gesture to unite a father with his son beyond a marriage dispute.

The efforts of Dubai Police were instrumental in reuniting the father with his five-year-old son after a 10-month gap and also counselling the parents to seek what is best for the child going forward.

Shad Hussein split with his wife in India after problems in their marriage. The situation worsened when the mother came to Dubai to live with her parents and refused Hussein to pay a visit.

Initially, financial problems made it difficult for Hussein to come to the emirate and when he did overcome to get a visit visa, his wife continued to be rigid in not allowing the meeting to happen.

Even Hussein’s father-in-law tried to convince his daughter to relent and when that did not happen, the help of Dubai Police was sought.

Brigadier Dr Tariq Muhammad Noor Tahlak, Director of Naif Police Station, said: “The man sought the help of his father-in-law to convince the boy’s mother, who insisted on not allowing him to see his son, not to involve the child in the marital dispute.

“The father-in-law tried his best to talk his daughter into changing her mind. However, she refused the advice and insisted on her decision,” he continued.

Shad Hussein reunited with his five-year-old boy after 10 months. Courtesy Dubai Police

Brig. Tahlak confirmed that the child’s grandfather sought Dubai Police’s assistance in amicably talking the mother into changing her mind and seeking what is best for her little one.

He confirmed that they contacted the mother and succeeded in persuading her to allow the father to see his son after they had reminded her that this right is guaranteed by international and local laws as well as the Sharia.

In India too, when it comes to legal guardianship for small children, the mother gets the preference but the father gets visiting rights as long as they are not a threat.

“We explained to the mother that children’s rights must be respected, and children should never be involved in family disputes. We also reminded her that the UAE’s federal law on children’s rights, aka (Wadeema law), obliges both parents to respect the full rights of their children,” Brig. Tahlak said.

Hussein, expressed his thanks and gratitude to the Dubai Police, especially the victim support team, who professionally handled the family’s ordeal and granted him the precious chance of meeting his son.

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Free Public Parking Announced In Dubai For Hijri New Year

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19 hours ago

June 13, 2026

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Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced free public parking and a revised public transport schedule for the Hijri New Year 1448 holiday on Monday June 15.

Public parking across Dubai, except for multi-storey parking facilities will be free with parking fees will resume on Tuesday June 16.

All RTA Customer Happiness Centres will be closed on Monday, but customers will still be able to access services through the Customer Happiness Centre in Umm Ramool and Smart Kiosks located in Deira, Al Barsha, Al Tawar, Al Kifaf and the RTA Headquarters.

#RTA has outlined the operating hours for its services during the Hijri New Year 1448 public holiday, covering Customer Happiness Centres, Paid Public Parking, Public Buses, Dubai Metro and Tram, Marine Transport, and Service Provider Centres (Vehicle Testing).

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— RTA (@rta_dubai) June 13, 2026

Dubai Metro services on both the Red and Green Lines will run from 5am until midnight on Monday while Dubai Tram services will operate from 6am until 1am the following day.

Passengers using public buses are advised to check the S’hail app for updated holiday schedules.

The RTA also announced that Bus Route E100, which normally operates between Al Ghubaiba Bus Station and Abu Dhabi, will be suspended from June 13 to 15. Passengers heading to Abu Dhabi during this period can use Route E101 from Ibn Battuta Bus Station instead.

Marine transport services will be unaffected during this period.

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Alhind to Launch Indian Consular Services Across UAE from July 2026

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1 day ago

June 12, 2026

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The Indian Embassy in the UAE has announced that Alhind Tours and Travels LLC will become the sole outsourced service provider for passport, visa, and consular applications across the country starting July 1.

In a statement shared on its official social media channels, the Embassy said detailed information on procedures and working hours will be released in due course through official platforms. The transition will impact consular services for over 3.5 million Indian expatriates in the UAE.

🔔 Important Update: Change in Outsourced Service Provider for Indian Passport, Visa and Consular Services in the UAE. pic.twitter.com/6GER045Jn1
— India in UAE (@IndembAbuDhabi) June 12, 2026

Current service providers, BLS International Services Ltd. and SGIVS Global, will continue operations until June 30, with applicants advised to complete pending submissions before the changeover.

Under the new arrangement, the largest service centre is expected to be located in Bur Dubai, spanning approximately 12,000 square feet with over 45 service counters. Alhind has also indicated plans to streamline operations through an expanded workforce of more than 400 staff, alongside an all-inclusive service fee of Dh19, excluding mandatory government charges.

The Embassy and Consulate have urged applicants to depend only on official sources for updates, cautioning against misinformation, and reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring a smooth transition of services.

The decision follows a tender issued in November 2025 for outsourcing a range of consular services at the Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India in Dubai. Four companies—Alhind, DU Digital Global Ltd, SGIVS Global LLC, and VFS Global—were shortlisted, with Alhind emerging as the lowest bidder.

Founded in Kerala in 1992, Alhind Tours & Travels Pvt Ltd is part of the wider Alhind Group, which operates across IT services, luxury rentals, and foreign exchange. The company expanded its presence to the UAE and other Middle Eastern markets in 1995.

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Travelling to Oman? Sharjah introduces new bus departure times

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4 days ago

June 10, 2026

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Travellers heading from the UAE to Oman now have more flexibility, with the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) announcing revised schedules for its popular intercity bus service connecting Sharjah with Sohar and Muscat.

The updated timings apply to Intercity Bus Route 203, which departs from Al Jubail Bus Station in Sharjah and serves passengers travelling to Oman’s two major cities. The changes are aimed at improving convenience, enhancing cross-border mobility, and providing more travel options for residents and visitors.

New Sharjah to Muscat bus timings

Passengers travelling from Sharjah can now choose from three daily departures:

6:30am
3:30pm
8:30pm

Oman to Sharjah bus timings

For travellers returning from Oman, buses departing from Sohar and Muscat will operate at:

7:00am
1:30pm
3:00pm

More travel options between UAE and Oman

SRTA said the revised schedule is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen regional transport connectivity and offer a comfortable, safe and efficient travel experience between the UAE and Oman.

Passengers are advised to check the latest updates through SRTA’s official channels before travelling and to arrive at the station early to ensure a smooth journey.

Route: Intercity Bus 203
Departure Point: Al Jubail Bus Station, Sharjah
Destinations: Sohar and Muscat, Oman
New Timings Effective: Immediately