Abu Dhabi residents warned over vandalism



Abu Dhabi Municipality is calling on residents to keep community areas clean after a recent spate of vandalism in residential parks and gardens.

At several parks and playgrounds, grass was torn up and pavements were destroyed. Vandals who were caught would be held "legally accountable for this deplorable and indecent conduct", said Ahmed Al Muraikhi, the director of parks recreational facilities at the municipality.

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Anyone who witnesses vandalism should call 800 22220. Parents are also urged to educate their children about protecting public property.

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Should late investors consider cryptocurrencies?

Wealth managers recommend late investors to have a balanced portfolio that typically includes traditional assets such as cash, government and corporate bonds, equities, commodities and commercial property.

They do not usually recommend investing in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies due to the risk and volatility associated with them.

“It has produced eye-watering returns for some, whereas others have lost substantially as this has all depended purely on timing and when the buy-in was. If someone still has about 20 to 25 years until retirement, there isn’t any need to take such risks,” Rupert Connor of Abacus Financial Consultant says.

He adds that if a person is interested in owning a business or growing a property portfolio to increase their retirement income, this can be encouraged provided they keep in mind the overall risk profile of these assets.

Super Bowl LIII schedule

What Super Bowl LIII

Who is playing New England Patriots v Los Angeles Rams

Where Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, United States

When Sunday (start time is 3.30am on Monday UAE time)

 


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