Dubai Police used 3D facial reconstruction in the hope of identifying the man. Courtesy: Dubai Police
Dubai Police used 3D facial reconstruction in the hope of identifying the man. Courtesy: Dubai Police
Dubai Police used 3D facial reconstruction in the hope of identifying the man. Courtesy: Dubai Police
Dubai Police used 3D facial reconstruction in the hope of identifying the man. Courtesy: Dubai Police

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Dubai Police use 3D facial reconstruction to identify dead man found off coast

Officers hope the public can help to identify the man, who is thought to be South Asian

The National

March 07, 2021

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Dubai Police released a 3D facial image of a dead man who was found floating in the sea off the city's coast.

Officers said the body was badly decomposed and they were unable to take fingerprint or DNA samples.

Now the force has released a digitally generated picture in the hope that the public can help to identify him.

The man appears to be South Asian and was found about a month ago.

“The remains were severely decomposed due to climatic conditions and corpse erosion as a result of its direct exposure to marine organisms," police said.

From tests on his bone structure, officers know that he was aged 35 to 45. A single head hair allowed them to determine that he had jet black hair that was about 3cm long. They believe he had a moustache.

“It was very difficult to determine the person’s skin colour and tone as the body’s pigments had disappeared for it had been in the water for a long time,” said Dr Younis Al Balooshi, a forensic consultant at Dubai Police.

“Nevertheless, our forensic experts were able, through specialised tests, to determine that the deceased had moderately pigmented brown skin similar to Asians and Middle Easterners."

Police urged any member of the public who recognises the man to call 04-901.

Officers hope to close the case and return the man's remains to his family.

Police supercars of the UAE - 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
Key facilities
  • Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
  • Premier League-standard football pitch
  • 400m Olympic running track
  • NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
  • 600-seat auditorium
  • Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
  • An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
  • Specialist robotics and science laboratories
  • AR and VR-enabled learning centres
  • Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
Specs

Engine: 2-litre

Transmission: Eight-speed automatic

Power: 255hp

Torque: 273Nm

Price: Dh240,000

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The specs
 
Engine: 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo
Power: 398hp from 5,250rpm
Torque: 580Nm at 1,900-4,800rpm
Transmission: Eight-speed auto
Fuel economy, combined: 6.5L/100km
On sale: December
Price: From Dh330,000 (estimate)
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  • Oman bt Nepal by 7 wickets
  • UAE bt Singapore by 215 runs

Thu, Aug 30: UAE v Nepal; Hong Kong v Singapore; Malaysia v Oman

Sat, Sep 1: UAE v Hong Kong; Oman v Singapore; Malaysia v Nepal

Sun, Sep 2: Hong Kong v Oman; Malaysia v UAE; Nepal v Singapore

Tue, Sep 4: Malaysia v Singapore; UAE v Oman; Nepal v Hong Kong

Thu, Sep 6: Final

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While you're here
IPL 2018 FINAL

Sunrisers Hyderabad 178-6 (20 ovs)
Chennai Super Kings 181-2 (18.3 ovs)

Chennai win by eight wickets

Brown/Black belt finals

3pm: 49kg female: Mayssa Bastos (BRA) v Thamires Aquino (BRA)
3.07pm: 56kg male: Hiago George (BRA) v Carlos Alberto da Silva (BRA)
3.14pm: 55kg female: Amal Amjahid (BEL) v Bianca Basilio (BRA)
3.21pm: 62kg male: Gabriel de Sousa (BRA) v Joao Miyao (BRA)
3.28pm: 62kg female: Beatriz Mesquita (BRA) v Ffion Davies (GBR)
3.35pm: 69kg male: Isaac Doederlein (BRA) v Paulo Miyao (BRA)
3.42pm: 70kg female: Thamara Silva (BRA) v Alessandra Moss (AUS)
3.49pm: 77kg male: Oliver Lovell (GBR) v Tommy Langarkar (NOR)
3.56pm: 85kg male: Faisal Al Ketbi (UAE) v Rudson Mateus Teles (BRA)
4.03pm: 90kg female: Claire-France Thevenon (FRA) v Gabreili Passanha (BRA)
4.10pm: 94kg male: Adam Wardzinski (POL) v Kaynan Duarte (BRA)
4.17pm: 110kg male: Yahia Mansoor Al Hammadi (UAE) v Joao Rocha (BRA

Company Profile

Company name: NutriCal

Started: 2019

Founder: Soniya Ashar

Based: Dubai

Industry: Food Technology

Initial investment: Self-funded undisclosed amount

Future plan: Looking to raise fresh capital and expand in Saudi Arabia

Total Clients: Over 50

Dubai works towards better air quality by 2021

Dubai is on a mission to record good air quality for 90 per cent of the year – up from 86 per cent annually today – by 2021.

The municipality plans to have seven mobile air-monitoring stations by 2020 to capture more accurate data in hourly and daily trends of pollution.

These will be on the Palm Jumeirah, Al Qusais, Muhaisnah, Rashidiyah, Al Wasl, Al Quoz and Dubai Investment Park.

“It will allow real-time responding for emergency cases,” said Khaldoon Al Daraji, first environment safety officer at the municipality.

“We’re in a good position except for the cases that are out of our hands, such as sandstorms.

“Sandstorms are our main concern because the UAE is just a receiver.

“The hotspots are Iran, Saudi Arabia and southern Iraq, but we’re working hard with the region to reduce the cycle of sandstorm generation.”

Mr Al Daraji said monitoring as it stood covered 47 per cent of Dubai.

There are 12 fixed stations in the emirate, but Dubai also receives information from monitors belonging to other entities.

“There are 25 stations in total,” Mr Al Daraji said.

“We added new technology and equipment used for the first time for the detection of heavy metals.

“A hundred parameters can be detected but we want to expand it to make sure that the data captured can allow a baseline study in some areas to ensure they are well positioned.”

The burning issue

The internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment – major manufacturer Volvo is to stop producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021 and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040. The National takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE. 

Read part four: an affection for classic cars lives on

Read part three: the age of the electric vehicle begins

Read part two: how climate change drove the race for an alternative 

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Managing the separation process

  • Choose your nursery carefully in the first place
  • Relax – and hopefully your child will follow suit
  • Inform the staff in advance of your child’s likes and dislikes.
  • If you need some extra time to talk to the teachers, make an appointment a few days in advance, rather than attempting to chat on your child’s first day
  • The longer you stay, the more upset your child will become. As difficult as it is, walk away. Say a proper goodbye and reassure your child that you will be back
  • Be patient. Your child might love it one day and hate it the next
  • Stick at it. Don’t give up after the first day or week. It takes time for children to settle into a new routine.And, finally, don’t feel guilty.  
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