DUBAI (Reuters) – Dubai’s ruler has resisted efforts by Kuwait to release nearly $500 million in frozen funds at the heart of a money laundering probe straining relations between the two Gulf …
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Matthew Hedges: Academic ‘psychologically tortured’ in UAE jail
The British academic jailed for spying in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has told how he endured “psychological torture”. Matthew Hedges, 31, said he was forced by the Emirati authorities to stand “al…
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‘I’ve been mistreated all my life’: Spy reveals messages sent from Dubai’s ‘runaway Princess’ as she spent seven years planning her escape, only to be snatched back by UAE …
Jaubert told new BBC documentary Escape From Dubai – which was previewed by The Guardian – that … Latifa had sent her story to multiple news outlets and organisations while on board the yacht, but d…
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Who is Princess Latifa, how did she escape Dubai and who’s her father?
The ruler of Dubai’s daughter has not been seen since she tried to escape the country Her daring bid for freedom is the subject of a BBC documentary Escape from Dubai: The Mystery of a Missing Princes…
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Dubai home buyers to be offered more tools to seal best deals
House buyers in Dubai will soon have more detailed data at their fingertips to help them make the best decision on location and type of property. UAE-based Property Finder has announced a new product …
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Slow traffic, accidents in Dubai as fog takes over UAE
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai has issued an alert to motorists to drive carefully during foggy weather, and cautioned against speeding and to keep a safe distance with the vehicles …
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From Silicon Valley to Abu Dhabi: Startups from Plug and Play ADGM’s First Batch Get Ready to Pitch at Demo Day
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Plug and Play, the world’s largest startup accelerator and corporate innovation platform, and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the …
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Dubai clears decks for Agusta middleman’s extradition
With Dubai’s highest court turning down Christian Michel’s appeal against his extradition last month, the Indian government has upped the ante in bringing Michel to India. NEW DELHI: The Ministry of J…
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New Zealand confident after day one of crunch Test against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi
Black Caps recover from 72 for four to close day one of final Test in UAE. Opener confident side can register imposing first-innings score. LONDON: New Zealand are feeling confident after they ended d…
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Abu Dhabi Police launches tourist guide to UAE’s customs and law
Abu Dhabi Police will also step up its presence of tourism police … Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE and the GCC st…
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Dubai – Land of the Free Zone
The emirate of Dubai extends along the Persian Gulf coast of the United Arab Emirates for approximately 72 kilometres, constituting just five percent of the total area of the UAE. However, heavy inves…
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Abu Dhabi Housing Authority praises UAE leadership on latest housing initiative
ABU DHABI, 3rd December, 2018 (WAM) — Saeed Eid Al Ghafly, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority, has said that the approval of a new batch of loans, housing units and plots of land in Abu Dhab…
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S&P: Abu Dhabi economic growth set for ‘steady’ rise
The UAE capital has a ‘stable’ economic outlook, S&P said. (Shutterstock) LONDON: There is a stable outlook for Abu Dhabi’s economy, with growth set to “steadily recover” to hit 3 percent in 2021, acc…
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Dubai stock market: Is this just another correction?
For over 2 decades, Dubai has prospered as one of the fastest developing international cities, attracting people and capital from across the globe. In 2009, Dubai needed a $20 billion bailout from Abu …
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Dubai developer says $950m homes sold so far in 2018
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Sushma Swaraj to co-chair India-UAE joint commission meeting in Abu Dhabi this week
“We look forward to the visit of the external affairs minister to Abu Dhabi to co-chair the India-UAE Joint Commission,” India’s Ambassador to the UAE, Navdeep Singh Suri, said. Suri said the …
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‘Need to be great’: Aussie men rue Dubai near misses
Australian men’s sevens coach Tim Walsh blamed a lack of composure at key moments for his team falling just short of a medal at the Dubai Sevens. The Australians were undefeated coming into day two an…
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