The most valuable items left behind in Middle East taxis

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Dhs 1.2 Million in diamonds and cash

Abdul Halim Manu, a Bangladeshi driver, returned Dh 1.2 million in diamonds and cash to its rightful owner after it had been left in his taxi. It was reported that Dh 200,000 in cash as well as diamonds and watches worth Dh 1 million had been left in the boot of his taxi by a businessman he had picked up earlier in the day.

123,700 Saudi Riyals and gold jewellery

Omar Khan, a Pakistani national, found 123,700 Saudi Riyals and gold jewellery in his car. One afternoon, at the end of his shift while cleaning his car, he noticed a case tucked behind the driver's seat. When he checked to see what was inside, he found 123,700 Saudi Riyals and gold jewellery. He handed over the case to authorities.

Dh 36,000 in cash

Shaaban Ali, a Pakistani cab driver, was hailed by a Saudi Arabian passenger. After leaving him at his destination, Ali took a few more passengers before noticing a bag that was left behind in his car. After unsuccessful attempts to try to find the passenger, he delivered the bag to his office. The case had Dhs 36,000 in cash, a passport and documents. The passenger managed to contact the taxi office and retrieved his lost items.

A laptop bag and 106,500 Nigerian Naira

Sajjad Arif, another Pakistani driver, returned valuables left behind by a Nigerian businessman. The items included a laptop, 106,500 Nigerian Naira, a passport, a Blackberry, cheque books and a watch.