Animal Smuggling Mission Foiled, "AC Sickness" & Some Weekend Inspo 🍝

You always hear people say “in this economyyy?” but it somehow doesn’t feel too relatable rn in the UAE. Happy Friday 👋

NEWS

A Passenger Tried To Smuggle Dead Baby Bears Through Dubai Airport

• Dubai Customs has stopped an attempt to bring rare and endangered bears into the UAE through Dubai International Airport after a passenger’s luggage was flagged during routine screening.

• Officers detected unusual contents through inspection systems, leading to a manual search where they found a basket hidden inside the suitcase containing the animals.

• During questioning, the passenger reportedly said she had received the suitcase in exchange for a delivery fee and was instructed to hand it over to another person after arrival in Dubai.

• A duty veterinarian who attended the scene confirmed that the bears were already dead and identified them as a rare endangered species protected under international conservation regulations.

• Officials also warned travellers not to accept unknown luggage or packages, as they can be used in illegal activities that carry legal consequences.

• The case has now been referred to Dubai Police’s Environmental Crimes Unit for further legal action under UAE law.

NEWS

PSA For Dubai Drivers: Don’t Turn On The AC The Second You Get In the Car During The Summer

• And with temperatures climbing past 40°C, Dubai Police is once again reminding drivers about an important summer driving habit many people still overlook.

• Always open the car doors or windows for a few seconds before turning on the AC. Why?

• Well, when your car sits in the sun, it traps a whole lot of super-hot air and even some not-so-great gases from the interior materials.

• If you immediately turn on the AC, you’re essentially just pushing that stale, hot, and potentially discomforting air around first.

• This trapped hot air can actually cause dizziness and general discomfort, making ‘the heat feel harder to breathe in during the first few minutes.’

• It’s especially tough on vulnerable passengers like kids, older adults, and anyone with respiratory conditions, who might experience sudden exposure to extreme heat more severely.

LOVIN WEEKEND

Dubai Weekend Guide: Snow Runs, Art Festivals, Dubai Restaurant Week & Much More!

• 12. Banaat FC is heading into a league-deciding clash against Mubadara tonight, and if they win, it’s not just a title, and you can catch it live tonight! ⚽️

• 11. Level 9 at FIVE LUXE JBR is basically handing you a golden excuse to plan a night out with 30% off dining at JBR 🍹

• 10. Global Village just extended its season… and you’ve got extra time to gooooo 🌍

• 9. Run 3km or 5km… but make it sub-zero at Ski Dubai because DXB Snow Run is bacckkk this Sunday ⛷️

• 8. Get those artsy pants back on because Art Dubai is back at Madinat Jumeirah for its 20th edition from May 15-17 👩‍🎨

• 7. Munch away at the Dubai Restaurant Week before it ends this weekend 🍝

• Want more plans? There’s 6 more options on this list 👀

SHARABLES

🍿Sharable bits and tips! 

• UAE and India will address the global energy strain faced due to Strait of Hormuz closure, during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit today.

• An Emirati shared what the UAE’s Founding Father was like 👀

• The community is praising Dubai-based influencer Talia Fawaz after she revealed she quit smoking following 11 years of struggling with it 👏

• One person was killed, and 19 were injured in a bus-truck collision.

• The UAE expressed condolences and solidarity with India after deadly storms in Uttar Pradesh.⁠

• 'AC Sickness' (even though sounds like a thing out of a Gen-Z vocab) is actually a thing...so make sure you've got those AC filters cleaned and maintained before you blast them on -10° C this summer 🥶

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DID SOMEONE SAY FOOD?

• 🏮 Silk Lantern is bringing “Ceylon On A Plate” to the city… a limited-time food festival celebrating the rich flavours, culture, and stories behind Sri Lankan cuisine. Running from May 15 to 24 at Jebel Ali Recreation Club 📍

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