Sharjah Police General Command successfully recovered over AED32 million, through its "Reconciliation is Better" initiative in 2024.
The funds were returned following disputes and financial disagreements between parties without judicial intervention.
The initiative achieved reconciliation in 874 cases, highlighting its crucial role in fostering a cohesive environment founded on dialogue and mutual understanding.
The initiative successfully recovered a total of AED 32,943,920 in 2024 through amicable settlements between the parties involved in disputes.
Brigadier Yousef Obaid bin Harmoul, Deputy Director-General of the General Department of Comprehensive Police Stations, stated that the "Reconciliation is Better" initiative serves as a model for resolving disputes amicably outside of court.
He noted that the initiative aims to protect rights and strengthen relationships between the parties involved and promotes constructive dialogue and seeks to achieve fair solutions, which may support stability and foster cooperation and harmony within the community.
The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has approved a 2.35 per cent Education Cost Index (ECI) for Dubai's for-profit private schools for the 2025–26 academic year, allowing eligible schools to increase tuition fees within that limit.
A Dubai court has sentenced Indian businessman B.S.S., widely known as 'Abu Sabah', to five years in prison for his role in a large-scale money laundering operation.
Sharjah Police have arrested a motorist who racked up 137 traffic violations and fines totalling over AED 104,000, all while using forged licence plates to evade detection.
Economic and developmental cooperation topped the agenda during discussions between His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and President of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa.