Murdered Filipina's body could soon be repatriated from UAE


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After waiting almost a month, the family of a Filipina businesswoman murdered in Dubai expects to obtain clearance this week from Sharjah authorities to take her body home.

Lorna Lim Varona, 51, was found in her car in Sharjah on August 31, nearly a week after being reported missing. Her husband, Pablo, 65, met prosecutors yesterday.

"They said we may get the clearance, medical report and other documents by Tuesday," he said.

"The forensic examination on her body took time." Authorities have yet to conclude their investigation, he added.

Cinco in numbers

Dh3.7 million

The estimated cost of Victoria Swarovski’s gem-encrusted Michael Cinco wedding gown

46

The number, in kilograms, that Swarovski’s wedding gown weighed.

1,000

The hours it took to create Cinco’s vermillion petal gown, as seen in his atelier [note, is the one he’s playing with in the corner of a room]

50

How many looks Cinco has created in a new collection to celebrate Ballet Philippines’ 50th birthday

3,000

The hours needed to create the butterfly gown worn by Aishwarya Rai to the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.

1.1 million

The number of followers that Michael Cinco’s Instagram account has garnered.

The biog

Name: Samar Frost

Born: Abu Dhabi

Hobbies: Singing, music and socialising with friends

Favourite singer: Adele