The growth in supply of affordable properties in Dubai and flexibility by landlords on rental terms is exerting pressure on house rents in Sharjah. Tenants, who were earlier priced out of Dubai, can now consider moving back to the emirate. They are also …
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Dubai: UK journalist charged with wife’s murder
A British journalist at a newspaper in Dubai has been charged with murdering his wife, the emirate’s government says. Francis Matthew, editor-at-large of Gulf News, was arrested after his wife Jane Matthew, 62, died on 4 July. The Government of Dubai’s …
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British expat, 60, who told police his wife was murdered by burglars ‘confesses that he killed her by throwing a HAMMER at her during a row at their home in Dubai’
A British newspaper executive has confessed to killing his wife by throwing a hammer at her during a row, authorities in Dubai said yesterday. Francis Matthew, editor-at-large of the Gulf News, called police last Tuesday, claiming his 62-year-old wife Jane …
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UAE’s main state oil company eyes partnerships, share float
The United Arab Emirates’ main state oil company said on Monday that it is seeking to create joint ventures with international investors and is considering floating shares in some of its businesses in an effort to raise billions of dollars. The Abu Dhabi …
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Abu Dhabi’s Oil Producer May Sell Shares in Units to Expand
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. may sell minority stakes in some of its service units and will seek international partners as the producer of most of the crude in the United Arab Emirates seeks to boost growth and expand operations. The company known as Adnoc …
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Blaze hits Dubai apartment building
Dubai: A fire erupted at a residential building in the Al Muraqabbat area of Dubai on Sunday. Dozens of families were evacuated from the four-storey building when the fire broke out at 3.16pm. The blaze was brought under control by Dubai civil defence at 3 …
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More rain, wind, and dust to hit UAE
Dubai: While dust and sand will affect various parts of the UAE, the weather forecast for the eastern region is the opposite – with more rainfall on Sunday. The National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) expects temperatures in the coastal …
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UAE No Paradise for Migrant Workers
A glittering metropolis rising from the desert has all the makings of a mirage, and many heading to the United Arab Emirates for work know to keep it that way. Karen Young did. She was a political science professor at the American University of Sharjah …
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Dubai’s white point system to be rolled out across UAE
The white point system – currently being implemented by the Dubai Police – will now be rolled out all across the UAE. The system will not only reward points to good drivers but also honour them for abiding by traffic laws, said Major Mohamed Saif Al Zafin …
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Man jailed in UAE for having sex with friend’s wife
The Abu Dhabi Criminal Court of First Instance handed down the sentences to the Pakistani man and two Filipina women. Official court documents stated that the two men were staying in the same apartment in Abu Dhabi with their Filipina wives. They had been …
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Respected British expat journalist, 60, is held in Dubai on suspicion of killing his wife at their family home
A British newspaper executive is being quizzed by police in Dubai on suspicion of killing his wife. Expat Francis Matthew, 60, editor-at-large of the Gulf News, has been in custody since last Wednesday. Matthew’s 62-year-old wife Jane was found dead at …
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Dubai salesman jailed for Facebook sex tape threat
Dubai: A salesman lost his appeal and will be jailed for three months for sending SMSs to his ex-fiancee threatening to publish their sex tape on social media if she married someone else. The 32-year-old Lebanese salesman had threatened to kill the 27-year …
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Meet the ‘Kerala cop’ guarding celebrities in UAE for 25 years
Dubai: When Justin Bieber landed in India after the Dubai leg … “Those pictures are my biggest treasure,” he told Gulf News. I have some pictures which show how different both the celebrities and I look over a gap of 20-25 years.
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UAE cuts processing time for residency permits
Dubai: Efforts have been made to make it faster to secure residency permits for private sector employees in the UAE. At least four UAE government bodies have just announced that measures will be in place to reduce the processing time by 50 per cent. The …
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Libya strongman in UAE for talks on military ‘cooperation’
in combating extremism and terrorist organisations,” state news agency WAM said. The United Nations in June released a report accusing the UAE of supplying helicopters and other military aircraft to Haftar in violation of a UN arms embargo. Haftar …
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2,363 products recalled in Abu Dhabi following inspections
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC) has announced the voluntary recall of 2,363 products in 21 categories including toys, electrical appliances, cosmetics, cigarettes and tobacco products. The entity responsible for developing …
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Dubai Posts Strong Growth in Non-Oil Sectors
Dubai’s non-oil foreign trade grew 2.7 percent to reach AED327 billion in the first quarter of 2017, compared with the AED318 billion in the same quarter of 2016, according to the data published by Dubai Customs. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin …
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