Dubai (AFP) – A United Arab Emirates court sentenced British student Matthew Hedges to life in jail on spying charges on Wednesday, prompting a “shocked” Britain to warn of repercussions for relations …
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UAE appeals court sentences Matthew Hedges to life in prison
The hearing lasted less than five minutes, and his lawyer was not present,” the spokesperson told AFP news agency. Hedges, a 31-year-old PhD student at Durham University, was arrested on May 5 at Duba…
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Moroccan woman in UAE ‘killed lover and cooked him’
According to police, the woman first told the brother she had kicked the victim out of the home. But Dubai-based Gulf News said she later collapsed and admitted the killing under police questioning. S…
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These Are Dubai’s Worst-Performing Stocks This Year
Contractors, retail operators, theme parks and financial-services companies are among those that exemplify some of the pillars of Dubai’s economy. But they’re also the biggest losers in its stock mark…
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Dubai Shopping Festival extends closing date by a week
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Dubai’s dnata expands US services with Los Angeles launch
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Developer says $410m Dubai project on track for end-2019 completion
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The Six: Designers at Dubai Fashion Days
DUBAI: Set to run from Nov. 21-25 in Citywalk and Dubai Design District, Dubai Fashion Days will showcase a mix of regional and international designers. Launched in 2002, Amato Couture is the brainchi…
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UAE, Jordan sign $100m agreement to fund SMEs in the kingdom
The UAE has signed an agreement worth $100m with Jordan to finance … entrepreneurship and ensure a “stable and balanced economy” in the kingdom, official news agency WAM reported. The fund will targ…
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Abu Dhabi International Airport opens multi-faith prayer room in celebration of the UAE’s value of Tolerance
Abu Dhabi Airports inaugurated the multi-faith prayer room in Terminal 3 at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH). The opening this new facility reflects on Abu Dhabi Airports’ commitment to embed the …
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Sharjah pool drowning case: School pays blood money to parents
A spokesperson of the Sharjah Education Council told Gulf News earlier that they were cooperationg fully with investigators and would take strict measures to ensure even tighter safety standards.
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F1 – Abu Dhabi 2018 – GP Preview – McLaren Renault
“Abu Dhabi will certainly be very emotional race for me, as it will be the end of a long and happy 17 years in Formula 1. The time has come for me to move on, but I’m looking forward to ending …
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Mercedes to ‘go for broke’ at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has instructed his team to gamble for victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and is keen to see Valtteri Bottas claim a first win of the season Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has instr…
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F1 – Abu Dhabi 2018 – GP Preview – Williams Mercedes
We’re headed to the United Arab Emirates for the final round of the 2018 Formula One World Championship in Abu Dhabi. The Yas Marina Circuit provides a spectacular backdrop for the season finale …
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Another UAE holiday has been announced for 2018
Both public and private sectors will have two days off for the UAE National Day celebrations at the start of December. Download the Microsoft News app for your Android or iPhone device and get news & …
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Saudi, UAE announce $500 mn in aid to war-torn Yemen
Rabeeah spoke at a joint news conference in Riyadh with UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem al-Hashimy. The latest aid package comes after the two countries and Kuwait offered $1. …
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Moroccan in UAE arrested for killing, butchering boyfriend
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Prosecutors in the United Arab Emirates are accusing a Moroccan woman of killing her boyfriend, then butchering and cooking his body and serving his remains to …
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