Grace was found with several wounds after being shot with an air gun.
Grace was found with several wounds after being shot with an air gun.
Grace was found with several wounds after being shot with an air gun.
Grace was found with several wounds after being shot with an air gun.

Sheikh Hamdan cares for dog left with pellets in skull after shooting


Kelly Clarke
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  • Arabic

A stray dog that was left with severe wounds after being shot several times with an air gun is now under the care of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai.

Grace, a Saluki mix, was rescued by the Bubbles Pet Rescue group after being found wounded in the Al Barashi area of Sharjah last month.

X-rays showed the dog had been shot several times. Pellets were found lodged in her skull, in both eye sockets, the neck, chest and back legs.

Hello Grace, you’re in safe hands now and I guarantee you will be happier
Sheikh Hamdan

Vets were able to remove three pellets from her body but said it was too risky to take the others out as doing so could further damage her internal organs.

After the case was documented on Instagram, officials from the Crown Prince’s court contacted the rescue group and have since taken Grace into their care.

In a touching video posted on his Instagram page, the Crown Prince, who has more than 13 million followers on the platform, is seen greeting the dog at the veterinary clinic.

“Hello Grace, you’re in safe hands now and I guarantee you will be happier,” he said.

Announcing the news online, Bubbles Pet Rescue thanked Sheikh Hamdan for his kindness for taking in the barely one-year-old dog.

“We have super great news to announce. For those who were asking for updates about Grace and following her story,” the post read.

“Beautiful Grace is now under the care of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum.

“Words cannot express how grateful we are. We are blessed to be Emirati and have caring leaders like you. Grace is in good and safe hands right now.”

Sheikh Hamdan often makes his love of animals clear on social media, posting pictures with his beloved falcons, horses and even giraffes.

He has played a part in various turtle rescue programmes and helped to release turtles back into the wild after being treated for things like plastic ingestion and injuries.

Sheikh Hamdan's favourite restaurants: in pictures

  • Dubai's Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan with the L’Amo Bistro del Mare team. Photo: L’Amo Bistro del Mare
    Dubai's Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan with the L’Amo Bistro del Mare team. Photo: L’Amo Bistro del Mare
  • Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, is a champion of the emirate's culinary scene who supports businesses from burger joints to fine dining establishments. In October, Sheikh Hamdan visited Caviar Kaspia Dubai, the Parisian restaurant in DIFC. Photo: Instagram / @caviarkaspiadxb
    Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, is a champion of the emirate's culinary scene who supports businesses from burger joints to fine dining establishments. In October, Sheikh Hamdan visited Caviar Kaspia Dubai, the Parisian restaurant in DIFC. Photo: Instagram / @caviarkaspiadxb
  • Sheikh Hamdan visited Avli by Tashas, the Greek restaurant at Four Seasons Dubai Hotel DIFC developed by South African entrepreneur Natasha Sideris and her team. Photo: Instagram / @avlibytashas
    Sheikh Hamdan visited Avli by Tashas, the Greek restaurant at Four Seasons Dubai Hotel DIFC developed by South African entrepreneur Natasha Sideris and her team. Photo: Instagram / @avlibytashas
  • In February 2021, Sheikh Hamdan was at BB Social Dining, the restaurant in DIFC noted for its Middle and Far Eastern cuisine. The Crown Prince also called in there later in the year. Photo: Instagram / @bbdifc
    In February 2021, Sheikh Hamdan was at BB Social Dining, the restaurant in DIFC noted for its Middle and Far Eastern cuisine. The Crown Prince also called in there later in the year. Photo: Instagram / @bbdifc
  • Nammos Dubai is another Greek restaurant to come to Sheikh Hamdan's attention. There, at Four Seasons Resort Dubai, he met Nammos World founder Ibrahim Samy, left, and Mohammed Akif Raza. Photo: Instagram / @nammos.dubai
    Nammos Dubai is another Greek restaurant to come to Sheikh Hamdan's attention. There, at Four Seasons Resort Dubai, he met Nammos World founder Ibrahim Samy, left, and Mohammed Akif Raza. Photo: Instagram / @nammos.dubai
  • In December 2020, Sheikh Hamdan was one of the first guests at Turkish celebrity chef Burak Ozdemir's CZN Burak restaurant in Downtown Dubai. Known for its cauldron cooking, CZN Burak developed a big reputation with diners. Photo: Instagram / @cznburak
    In December 2020, Sheikh Hamdan was one of the first guests at Turkish celebrity chef Burak Ozdemir's CZN Burak restaurant in Downtown Dubai. Known for its cauldron cooking, CZN Burak developed a big reputation with diners. Photo: Instagram / @cznburak
  • Sheikh Hamdan at Roka Dubai. Photo: Instagram / @rokadubaiofficial
    Sheikh Hamdan at Roka Dubai. Photo: Instagram / @rokadubaiofficial
  • Sheikh Hamdan gives his support to home-grown brands, including She Burger, founded by Shaikha Eissa. The restaurant in Al Wasl has a line in quirkily-named burgers. Photo: Instagram / @she_burger
    Sheikh Hamdan gives his support to home-grown brands, including She Burger, founded by Shaikha Eissa. The restaurant in Al Wasl has a line in quirkily-named burgers. Photo: Instagram / @she_burger
  • The new year found Sheikh Hamdan at 11 Woodfire in Jumeirah 1 to visit chef Akmal Anuar's latest venture. As the name Woodfire might suggest, wood grill cooking is a central theme at the restaurant. Photo: Instagram / @11woodfire
    The new year found Sheikh Hamdan at 11 Woodfire in Jumeirah 1 to visit chef Akmal Anuar's latest venture. As the name Woodfire might suggest, wood grill cooking is a central theme at the restaurant. Photo: Instagram / @11woodfire
  • 'It was a great honour having HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, with us at Ammos Greek,' the staff of the restaurant wrote on their Instagram account in 2021 after Sheikh Hamdan visited Rixos Premium Dubai JBR. Photo: Instagram / @ammosgreekdubai
    'It was a great honour having HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, with us at Ammos Greek,' the staff of the restaurant wrote on their Instagram account in 2021 after Sheikh Hamdan visited Rixos Premium Dubai JBR. Photo: Instagram / @ammosgreekdubai
  • Sheikh Hamdan met star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo at SushiSamba in Dubai in January 2022. Photo: Instagram / @sushisambadubai
    Sheikh Hamdan met star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo at SushiSamba in Dubai in January 2022. Photo: Instagram / @sushisambadubai
  • Sheikh Hamdan is a strong supporter of Dubai chef Izu Ani and his chain of restaurants. The chef is pictured here, right, with Sheikh Hamdan at the Gaia Dubai Mediterranean restaurant. He has also played host to the Crown Prince at Fika at Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Izu Brasserie and The Lighthouse in Dubai Design District. Photo: Instagram / @gaia__dxb
    Sheikh Hamdan is a strong supporter of Dubai chef Izu Ani and his chain of restaurants. The chef is pictured here, right, with Sheikh Hamdan at the Gaia Dubai Mediterranean restaurant. He has also played host to the Crown Prince at Fika at Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Izu Brasserie and The Lighthouse in Dubai Design District. Photo: Instagram / @gaia__dxb
  • 'It was a pleasure to welcome HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum (@faz3) for lunch today,' it said on the Fika Instagram account in November 2019. Photo: Instagram / @fikadxb
    'It was a pleasure to welcome HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum (@faz3) for lunch today,' it said on the Fika Instagram account in November 2019. Photo: Instagram / @fikadxb
  • Flow Dubai is a cafe inspired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, who visited along with Sheikh Hamdan in 2017. Facebook/ Flow Dubai
    Flow Dubai is a cafe inspired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, who visited along with Sheikh Hamdan in 2017. Facebook/ Flow Dubai

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Mary Beard

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Sukuk

An Islamic bond structured in a way to generate returns without violating Sharia strictures on prohibition of interest.

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F1 line ups in 2018

Mercedes-GP Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas; Ferrari Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen; Red Bull Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen; Force India Esteban Ocon and Sergio Perez; Renault Nico Hülkenberg and Carlos Sainz Jr; Williams Lance Stroll and Felipe Massa / Robert Kubica / Paul di Resta; McLaren Fernando Alonso and Stoffel Vandoorne; Toro Rosso TBA; Haas F1 Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen; Sauber TBA

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Thursday’s fixtures

6pm: Hyderabad Nawabs v Pakhtoon Warriors

10pm: Lahore Sikandars v Pakhtoon Blasters

Teams

Chennai Knights, Lahore Sikandars, Pakhtoon Blasters, Abu Dhabi Stars, Abu Dhabi Dragons, Pakhtoon Warriors and Hyderabad Nawabs.

Squad rules

All teams consist of 15-player squads that include those contracted in the diamond (3), platinum (2) and gold (2) categories, plus eight free to sign team members.

Tournament rules

The matches are of 25 over-a-side with an 8-over power play in which only two fielders allowed outside the 30-yard circle. Teams play in a single round robin league followed by the semi-finals and final. The league toppers will feature in the semi-final eliminator.

The biog

Mission to Seafarers is one of the largest port-based welfare operators in the world.

It provided services to around 200 ports across 50 countries.

They also provide port chaplains to help them deliver professional welfare services.

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Directors: Raj & DK

Stars: Varun Dhawan, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Kashvi Majmundar, Kay Kay Menon

Rating: 4/5

The alternatives

• Founded in 2014, Telr is a payment aggregator and gateway with an office in Silicon Oasis. It’s e-commerce entry plan costs Dh349 monthly (plus VAT). QR codes direct customers to an online payment page and merchants can generate payments through messaging apps.

• Business Bay’s Pallapay claims 40,000-plus active merchants who can invoice customers and receive payment by card. Fees range from 1.99 per cent plus Dh1 per transaction depending on payment method and location, such as online or via UAE mobile.

• Tap started in May 2013 in Kuwait, allowing Middle East businesses to bill, accept, receive and make payments online “easier, faster and smoother” via goSell and goCollect. It supports more than 10,000 merchants. Monthly fees range from US$65-100, plus card charges of 2.75-3.75 per cent and Dh1.2 per sale.

2checkout’s “all-in-one payment gateway and merchant account” accepts payments in 200-plus markets for 2.4-3.9 per cent, plus a Dh1.2-Dh1.8 currency conversion charge. The US provider processes online shop and mobile transactions and has 17,000-plus active digital commerce users.

• PayPal is probably the best-known online goods payment method - usually used for eBay purchases -  but can be used to receive funds, providing everyone’s signed up. Costs from 2.9 per cent plus Dh1.2 per transaction.

Slow loris biog

From: Lonely Loris is a Sunda slow loris, one of nine species of the animal native to Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore

Status: Critically endangered, and listed as vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature red list due to growing demand in the global exotic pet trade. It is one of the most popular primate species found at Indonesian pet markets

Likes: Sleeping, which they do for up to 18 hours a day. When they are awake, they like to eat fruit, insects, small birds and reptiles and some types of vegetation

Dislikes: Sunlight. Being a nocturnal animal, the slow loris wakes around sunset and is active throughout the night

Superpowers: His dangerous elbows. The slow loris’s doe eyes may make it look cute, but it is also deadly. The only known venomous primate, it hisses and clasps its paws and can produce a venom from its elbow that can cause anaphylactic shock and even death in humans

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Engine: twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6

Power: 450hp

Torque: 700Nm

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By Ben Okri (Head of Zeus)

What is the definition of an SME?

SMEs in the UAE are defined by the number of employees, annual turnover and sector. For example, a “small company” in the services industry has six to 50 employees with a turnover of more than Dh2 million up to Dh20m, while in the manufacturing industry the requirements are 10 to 100 employees with a turnover of more than Dh3m up to Dh50m, according to Dubai SME, an agency of the Department of Economic Development.

A “medium-sized company” can either have staff of 51 to 200 employees or 101 to 250 employees, and a turnover less than or equal to Dh200m or Dh250m, again depending on whether the business is in the trading, manufacturing or services sectors. 

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Engine: 4.0-litre, twin-turbocharged V8

Transmission: nine-speed automatic

Power: 630bhp

Torque: 900Nm

Price: Dh810,000

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Director: Sriram Raghavan

Producer: Matchbox Pictures, Viacom18

Cast: Ayushmann Khurrana, Tabu, Radhika Apte, Anil Dhawan

Rating: 3.5/5

What is an FTO Designation?

FTO designations impose immigration restrictions on members of the organisation simply by virtue of their membership and triggers a criminal prohibition on knowingly providing material support or resources to the designated organisation as well as asset freezes. 

It is a crime for a person in the United States or subject to the jurisdiction of the United States to knowingly provide “material support or resources” to or receive military-type training from or on behalf of a designated FTO.

Representatives and members of a designated FTO, if they are aliens, are inadmissible to and, in certain circumstances removable from, the United States.

Except as authorised by the Secretary of the Treasury, any US financial institution that becomes aware that it has possession of or control over funds in which an FTO or its agent has an interest must retain possession of or control over the funds and report the funds to the Treasury Department.

Source: US Department of State

Updated: February 13, 2022, 6:19 AM