Not a country often associated with female authority, I was surprised to read that the Dubai Police have decided to assign their latest high-speed vehicle, a luxury Ferrari, to the female division!

The arrival of the Ferrari FF, or Ferrari Four, follows the addition of a Chevrolet and Lamborghini earlier this month.   The Italian sports car, which has a top speed of 208 mph, will be mainly used for patrolling the tourist areas of the city.   Can someone send me an application form please – I don’t even mind wearing the green uniform!