Abdulla Alhemrani, assistant director general for economic registration and control affairs in Ajman, said his department carries out regular anti-counterfeit campaigns in the emirate. Courtesy: Ajman Department of Economic Development
Abdulla Alhemrani, assistant director general for economic registration and control affairs in Ajman, said his department carries out regular anti-counterfeit campaigns in the emirate. Courtesy: Ajman Department of Economic Development
Abdulla Alhemrani, assistant director general for economic registration and control affairs in Ajman, said his department carries out regular anti-counterfeit campaigns in the emirate. Courtesy: Ajman Department of Economic Development
Abdulla Alhemrani, assistant director general for economic registration and control affairs in Ajman, said his department carries out regular anti-counterfeit campaigns in the emirate. Courtesy: Ajman

Nearly Dh20 million worth of fake motor oil seized in Ajman


Salam Al Amir
  • English
  • Arabic

Hundreds of containers of fake motor oil worth Dh20 million have been seized in Ajman after authoritries shut down an unauthorised factory that was used as a storage site.

The raid was organised by the emirate's Department of Economic Development.

Inspectors confiscated 100,000 engine oil containers during routine inspections.

“Field inspectors found the factory in Ajman’s industrial area, falsely labelling the oil under international trademarks,” said Abdulla Alhemrani, assistant director general for economic registration and control affairs.

“We spare no effort in protecting consumers and combating commercial fraud.

“Our inspection campaigns are carried out regularly to curb such practices that harm the interests of investors and trademarks owners while posing risk to consumers.”

The department has carried out thousands of inspections across the emirate since March.

Consumers can file complaints on the direct line of Ajman Government Contact Centre, on 80070.

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets

'Skin'

Dir: Guy Nattiv

Starring: Jamie Bell, Danielle McDonald, Bill Camp, Vera Farmiga

Rating: 3.5/5 stars

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
MATCH DETAILS

Chelsea 4 

Jorginho (4 pen, 71 pen), Azpilicueta (63), James (74)

Ajax 4

Abraham (2 og), Promes (20). Kepa (35 og), van de Beek (55) 

Tearful appearance

Chancellor Rachel Reeves set markets on edge as she appeared visibly distraught in parliament on Wednesday. 

Legislative setbacks for the government have blown a new hole in the budgetary calculations at a time when the deficit is stubbornly large and the economy is struggling to grow. 

She appeared with Keir Starmer on Thursday and the pair embraced, but he had failed to give her his backing as she cried a day earlier.

A spokesman said her upset demeanour was due to a personal matter.

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  • Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
  • Premier League-standard football pitch
  • 400m Olympic running track
  • NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
  • 600-seat auditorium
  • Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
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  • Specialist robotics and science laboratories
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The specs: 2018 Nissan Patrol Nismo

Price: base / as tested: Dh382,000

Engine: 5.6-litre V8

Gearbox: Seven-speed automatic

Power: 428hp @ 5,800rpm

Torque: 560Nm @ 3,600rpm

Fuel economy, combined: 12.7L / 100km

Know your Camel lingo

The bairaq is a competition for the best herd of 50 camels, named for the banner its winner takes home

Namoos - a word of congratulations reserved for falconry competitions, camel races and camel pageants. It best translates as 'the pride of victory' - and for competitors, it is priceless

Asayel camels - sleek, short-haired hound-like racers

Majahim - chocolate-brown camels that can grow to weigh two tonnes. They were only valued for milk until camel pageantry took off in the 1990s

Millions Street - the thoroughfare where camels are led and where white 4x4s throng throughout the festival

Benefits of first-time home buyers' scheme
  • Priority access to new homes from participating developers
  • Discounts on sales price of off-plan units
  • Flexible payment plans from developers
  • Mortgages with better interest rates, faster approval times and reduced fees
  • DLD registration fee can be paid through banks or credit cards at zero interest rates