The Lotus Eletre R will be used in key tourist sites including Burj Khalifa and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard. Photo: Dubai Police
The Lotus Eletre R will be used in key tourist sites including Burj Khalifa and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard. Photo: Dubai Police
The Lotus Eletre R will be used in key tourist sites including Burj Khalifa and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard. Photo: Dubai Police
The Lotus Eletre R will be used in key tourist sites including Burj Khalifa and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard. Photo: Dubai Police

Dubai Police add luxury electric Lotus to fleet of tourist patrol cars


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Dubai Police have added a Lotus Eletre R to its high-powered fleet of tourist patrol cars.

The vehicle, which generates 905 horsepower, is recognised as the fastest dual-motor electric SUV among versatile sports cars. It has a range of up to 600km.

It was presented to Brig Khalfan Al Jallaf, director of Dubai Tourist Police, complete with the force’s familiar green branding.

The Lotus was presented to Brig Khalfan Al Jallaf, director of Dubai Tourist Police. Photo: Dubai Media Office
The Lotus was presented to Brig Khalfan Al Jallaf, director of Dubai Tourist Police. Photo: Dubai Media Office

He emphasised the force’s readiness to bolster its security presence in key tourist sites including Burj Khalifa, JBR and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard.

Brig Al Jallaf said officers driving the vehicle will deliver a range of services to the public, including raising awareness of the community role played by Dubai Police.

The addition of the Lotus Eletre R is the latest in a line of impressive vehicles to be added to the fleet.

In December, a McLaren Artura supercar joined the force’s impressive fleet of patrol vehicles, hot on the heels of a Lamborghini Urus Performante.

The Urus Performante has a four-litre twin-turbo V8 engine, boasting 666 horsepower and can accelerate from zero to 100kph in under 3.3 seconds.

UAE police supercars - in pictures

  • Dubai Police have recently acquired a Toyota Supra to add to their supercar fleet. Courtesy: Dubai Police
    Dubai Police have recently acquired a Toyota Supra to add to their supercar fleet. Courtesy: Dubai Police
  • In 2015, Abu Dhabi Police displayed a liveried Lykan HyperSport by Dubai-based car maker W Motors. Security Media
    In 2015, Abu Dhabi Police displayed a liveried Lykan HyperSport by Dubai-based car maker W Motors. Security Media
  • From left, a Porsche Panamera, BMW i8 hybrid sports car and a Brabus 700, all in the Dubai Police colours, pictured in 2015. Dubai Police
    From left, a Porsche Panamera, BMW i8 hybrid sports car and a Brabus 700, all in the Dubai Police colours, pictured in 2015. Dubai Police
  • A few million dirhams of Dubai Police metal outside the Dubai International Motor Show in 2017: from left, a Nissan GT-R, an Audi R8, a Bentley Continental GT and a BMW i8. Satish Kumar for The National
    A few million dirhams of Dubai Police metal outside the Dubai International Motor Show in 2017: from left, a Nissan GT-R, an Audi R8, a Bentley Continental GT and a BMW i8. Satish Kumar for The National
  • A Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG on the Dubai Police fleet in 2015. WSF Creative
    A Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG on the Dubai Police fleet in 2015. WSF Creative
  • Dubai Police's Brabus 700, which is a Mercedes-Benz G 63 modified by German company Brabus. WSF Creative
    Dubai Police's Brabus 700, which is a Mercedes-Benz G 63 modified by German company Brabus. WSF Creative
  • The Bugatti Veyron, once the fastest production car in the world, has been one of the most expensive cars in Dubai Police's collection. EPA
    The Bugatti Veyron, once the fastest production car in the world, has been one of the most expensive cars in Dubai Police's collection. EPA
  • An Aston Martin One-77, one of a limited edition of 77 cars, in Dubai Police livery at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai in 2013. Sarah Dea / The National
    An Aston Martin One-77, one of a limited edition of 77 cars, in Dubai Police livery at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai in 2013. Sarah Dea / The National
  • A fleet of Dubai Police supercars led the way during the fourth stage of the Dubai Tour cycling race in 2014. Christopher Pike / The National
    A fleet of Dubai Police supercars led the way during the fourth stage of the Dubai Tour cycling race in 2014. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Dubai Police's Brabus 700 was unveiled at the Dubai International Motor Show in 2013. Pawan Singh / The National
    Dubai Police's Brabus 700 was unveiled at the Dubai International Motor Show in 2013. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A Lamborghini Aventador in Dubai Police colours. Dubai Police
    A Lamborghini Aventador in Dubai Police colours. Dubai Police
  • A Bentley Continental GT from Dubai Police's fleet at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai in 2013. AFP
    A Bentley Continental GT from Dubai Police's fleet at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai in 2013. AFP
  • The Lamborghini Aventador is capable of speeds of up to 350 kilometres per hour. Dubai Police
    The Lamborghini Aventador is capable of speeds of up to 350 kilometres per hour. Dubai Police
  • The BMW i8, which is a hybrid vehicle, adds an environmental edge to Dubai Police's glittering fleet. Dubai Police
    The BMW i8, which is a hybrid vehicle, adds an environmental edge to Dubai Police's glittering fleet. Dubai Police
  • Two new Audi R8s, centre, were added to the Dubai Police roster in 2016. Grayling
    Two new Audi R8s, centre, were added to the Dubai Police roster in 2016. Grayling
  • A McLaren MP4-12C was given the green-and-white treatment in 2013. Dubai Police
    A McLaren MP4-12C was given the green-and-white treatment in 2013. Dubai Police
  • Dubai Police's Ghiath, aka the 'Beast Patrol', fights crime by using AI systems with facialrecognition technology. Victor Besa / The National
    Dubai Police's Ghiath, aka the 'Beast Patrol', fights crime by using AI systems with facialrecognition technology. Victor Besa / The National
  • Dubai Ambulance's Ford Mustang. Courtesy: Aletihad
    Dubai Ambulance's Ford Mustang. Courtesy: Aletihad
  • The Rolls-Royce Wraith is the most luxurious of Dubai Police's fleet. Courtesy: Dubai Police
    The Rolls-Royce Wraith is the most luxurious of Dubai Police's fleet. Courtesy: Dubai Police
  • The Ministry of Interior's Lamborghini Aventador. Lamborghini
    The Ministry of Interior's Lamborghini Aventador. Lamborghini
  • Dubai Police officers set to take to the road in a new fleet of Renault Zoe cars.
    Dubai Police officers set to take to the road in a new fleet of Renault Zoe cars.
  • Eight Chevolet Bolt EV cars are now being used by Dubai Police. Courtesy: Chevrolet
    Eight Chevolet Bolt EV cars are now being used by Dubai Police. Courtesy: Chevrolet
  • One of Dubai Police's new Peugeot electric cars that will be stationed at Dubai Airports. Dubai Media Office
    One of Dubai Police's new Peugeot electric cars that will be stationed at Dubai Airports. Dubai Media Office
LAST-16 EUROPA LEAGUE FIXTURES

Wednesday (Kick-offs UAE)

FC Copenhagen (0) v Istanbul Basaksehir (1) 8.55pm

Shakhtar Donetsk (2) v Wolfsburg (1) 8.55pm

Inter Milan v Getafe (one leg only) 11pm

Manchester United (5) v LASK (0) 11pm 

Thursday

Bayer Leverkusen (3) v Rangers (1) 8.55pm

Sevilla v Roma  (one leg only)  8.55pm

FC Basel (3) v Eintracht Frankfurt (0) 11pm 

Wolves (1) Olympiakos (1) 11pm 

At a glance - Zayed Sustainability Prize 2020

Launched: 2008

Categories: Health, energy, water, food, global high schools

Prize: Dh2.2 million (Dh360,000 for global high schools category)

Winners’ announcement: Monday, January 13

 

Impact in numbers

335 million people positively impacted by projects

430,000 jobs created

10 million people given access to clean and affordable drinking water

50 million homes powered by renewable energy

6.5 billion litres of water saved

26 million school children given solar lighting

COMPANY PROFILE
Company name: BorrowMe (BorrowMe.com)

Date started: August 2021

Founder: Nour Sabri

Based: Dubai, UAE

Sector: E-commerce / Marketplace

Size: Two employees

Funding stage: Seed investment

Initial investment: $200,000

Investors: Amr Manaa (director, PwC Middle East) 

What's in the deal?

Agreement aims to boost trade by £25.5bn a year in the long run, compared with a total of £42.6bn in 2024

India will slash levies on medical devices, machinery, cosmetics, soft drinks and lamb.

India will also cut automotive tariffs to 10% under a quota from over 100% currently.

Indian employees in the UK will receive three years exemption from social security payments

India expects 99% of exports to benefit from zero duty, raising opportunities for textiles, marine products, footwear and jewellery

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TEST SQUADS

Bangladesh: Mushfiqur Rahim (captain), Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar, Imrul Kayes, Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Mominul Haque, Nasir Hossain, Sabbir Rahman, Mehedi Hasan, Shafiul Islam, Taijul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed.

Australia: Steve Smith (captain), David Warner, Ashton Agar, Hilton Cartwright, Pat Cummins, Peter Handscomb, Matthew Wade, Josh Hazlewood, Usman Khawaja, Nathan Lyon, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Renshaw, Mitchell Swepson and Jackson Bird.

MATCH INFO

Rugby World Cup (all times UAE)

Final: England v South Africa, Saturday, 1pm

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The Nobel Prize was created by wealthy Swedish chemist and entrepreneur Alfred Nobel.

  • In his will he dictated that the bulk of his estate should be used to fund "prizes to those who, during the preceding year, have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind".
  • Nobel is best known as the inventor of dynamite, but also wrote poetry and drama and could speak Russian, French, English and German by the age of 17. The five original prize categories reflect the interests closest to his heart.
  • Nobel died in 1896 but it took until 1901, following a legal battle over his will, before the first prizes were awarded.
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Stars: Kangana Ranaut, Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Milind Soman, Mahima Chaudhry 

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Sunday's games

Liverpool v West Ham United, 4.30pm (UAE)
Southampton v Burnley, 4.30pm
Arsenal v Manchester City, 7pm

 

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HOW DO SIM CARD SCAMS WORK?

Sim swap frauds are a form of identity theft.

They involve criminals conning mobile phone operators into issuing them with replacement Sim cards, often by claiming their phone has been lost or stolen 

They use the victim's personal details - obtained through criminal methods - to convince such companies of their identity.

The criminal can then access any online service that requires security codes to be sent to a user's mobile phone, such as banking services.

England v South Africa Test series:

First Test: at Lord's, England won by 211 runs

Second Test: at Trent Bridge, South Africa won by 340 runs

Third Test: at The Oval, July 27-31

Fourth Test: at Old Trafford, August 4-8

Updated: February 05, 2024, 1:45 PM