By Mohammad El Sadafy

The first auction for distinguished number plates organised by Emirates Auction with Sharjah Police was attended by 1,340 participants of different nationalities.

The 60 unique numbers on auction drew a total of Dh45 million in bids.

The plate number ‘1’ was sold for Dh18 million to the UAE's Arif Al Zarouni.

Brigadier Saif Al Zari Shamsi, Commander of Sharjah Police, said: “This will drive us to organise many initiatives in the future. "

Said Abdullah Matar Al Mannai, Executive Director of Emirates Auctions, said, “The winners in the auction will receive a certificate of ownership."

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