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Abu Dhabi: The second hearing in the case of the sexual abuse and murder of an 11-year-old boy saw the defence putting in a plea for a mental and psychological evaluation of the accused while insisting that a normal person could not have committed such a …
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On Tuesday, officials from Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (Sewa) provided to Gulf News details about the “freehold tariff” system. There had been queries from affected residents recently who said they were unaware of the system. The standard …
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ABU DHABI: There was a twist in the rape and murder case of the 11-year-old boy in Abu Dhabi, when the defense lawyer told the court that the accused cannot commit such a heinous crime and that the suspect would have been psychologically unfit at the time …
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The Abu Dhabi Police have issued fresh warning to those indulging in ‘reckless’ behaviour and actions which are offensive to the culture and tradition of UAE society. The warning comes in the wake of a 6-minute-video showing a young woman and a man …
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“It was brought under control and the cooling operations at the site are over,” he said. Another official from Sharjah Civil Defence confirmed to Gulf News that the fire was put out by 1:06pm. He said the man who was injured the fire, “was an Indian …
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – A state-owned newspaper in Dubai is reporting a man has found himself in a legal mess after allegedly trying to smuggling 5.7 million amphetamine pills into the sheikhdom hidden inside sheep intestines. Al-Bayan newspaper …
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She travelled to Abu Dhabi after the marriage. She has six daughters and two … She desires to return home,” he said seeking the minister’s help in getting her back to India. Get latest news & live updates on the go on your pc with News App.
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Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Public Prosecution has ordered the imprisonment of three young men and a girl for posting unlawful video clips on YouTube. They were detained for seven days for further investigation, the prosecution said on Sunday. #شرطة_أبوظ …
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Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Public Prosecution has ordered the imprisonment of three young men and a girl for posting unlawful video clips on YouTube. They were detained for seven days for further investigation, the prosecution said on Sunday. #شرطة_أبوظ …
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Abu Dhabi: “When you set aside politics … which was exclusively covered by Gulf News. The organisers said it was follow-up act of an initiative during last Ramadan. “We distributed home-cooked food at some mosques in the capital for iftar.
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Dubai: Long delays and queues greeted motorists in different parts of Dubai during early morning rush hours on Sunday, as vehicular accidents caused some tailbacks on major thoroughfares. Civil works on busy streets have also added to the traffic woes of …
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Dubai: Dubai Police officials on Saturday met with Filipino community leaders to raise awareness on UAE laws — including the new traffic laws — and urged them to help ‘police’ the city by reporting crimes, emergencies, or any violations. The …
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The United Arab Emirates has condemned the van attacks carried out terrorists … In a statement carried out by Bahrain News Agency, BNA, the ministry extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery for the …
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Dubai: Prices of UAE-based Haj packages have fallen around 30 per cent this year because of greater competition among Haj tour operators, following a new pilgrim quota system, operators and officials have said. This year, 6,228 Haj permits were allocated …
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Dubai: Over 3,500 students in the UAE who appeared for their … Principal Brendon Fulton at DBS told Gulf News: “We are absolutely delighted with the performance of our A-Level students this year, who, in the face of significant curriculum changes …
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But Dr. Fayez Elessawy, a researcher at UAE University (UAEU), who led the research told UAE daily Gulf News, the growth was due to immigration and not natural growth. Elessawy said the Dubai-focused research showed that the city had seen a “rapid …
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died in a freak accident in Sharjah. The deceased, Sunitha Prashanth, 40, first fell on the road from a moving car and then hit an electric post, community sources told Gulf News. While she died on the spot, her four women colleagues in the car suffered …
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