Abu Dhabi: A documentary showing a team from the UAE army conquering Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, will air on December 7. In May this year, after a gruelling climb through icy temperatures and treacherous winds, a group of soldiers from a …
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UAE minister hails progress at climate summit
Even if you’re not representing the government or the private sector, as a human being we have the responsibility for protecting mother earth and convincing others to change their own practices,” he told Gulf News on … than 200 UAE visitors to …
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UAE Innovation Week kicks off on Sunday
Abu Dhabi: UAE Innovation Week will be launched on Sunday by the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development, an official announced on Friday. The five-day event, to be held under the patronage of Shaikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture …
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Dubai 'gang-rape' victims vows 'The truth will out' as she faces jail
Market trader David Butlin, 22, and footballer Louis Harris, 24, are accused of rape by the woman, who was thrown in prison by Dubai police after making her complaint. The woman’s family is campaigning for her to be returned to Britain. Yesterday the IT …
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Shenaishil: UAE played with high spirits
Radhi Shenaishil, Iraq’s manager, admitted his team were outplayed by UAE in their 2-0 defeat to the Gulf state team in round 6 of Group B of FIFA World Cup qualifiers. “We didn’t have our normal performance, especially in the first half where we lost …
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Dubai tourists told 'don't report sex attacks' after 'gang raped' Briton arrested
Detained in Dubai, a group which helps Westerners who fall victims to the Islamic country’s draconian laws, said authorities have “racist” ideas about tourists and are guilty of “manipulation when it comes to criminal accusations.” Radha Stirling …
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British woman arrested after reporting alleged gang rape in Dubai tells of 'nightmare' ordeal
Dubai’s interpretation of sharia law has lead to a number of … who claim the two men took it in turns to rape her while filming the attack at a hotel in the city. With news of her arrest making international headlines, the woman sent a message through …
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British woman 'gang raped' in Dubai says "I'm petrified out here alone" after she's arrested for extra-marital sex
A British woman facing jail for extra-marital sex after reporting an alleged gang rape on holiday in Dubai has told of her “nightmare” and said she’s “petrified”. Zara-Jayne Moisey, 25, told police in the United Arab Emirates she was violently raped by two …
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British woman 'gang raped' in Dubai being supported by Apprentice star who suffered same ordeal
A British woman facing jail after she was allegedly gang raped while on holiday in Dubai is reportedly being supported by an Apprentice star who suffered the same sex attack. Zara-Jayne Moisey, 25, told police in the United Arab Emirates she was violently …
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Artist recalls the journey of UAE art scene
I think there was only one place in Dubai [that stocked a few colours and art supplies] but most of the material was not available,” Al Rais told Gulf News at his home studio in Dubai. “Of course, there were no galleries or even art-related books …
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Dubai Customs to distribute 10,000 books
Dubai: Dubai Customs has embarked on an ambitious campaign to distribute 10,000 books as part of its Dubai Reads initiative. The campaign, which will run till the end of this year, will cover schools, universities and public areas. The books will be …
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Dubai Municipality app offers home delivery of meat in 3 emirates
Dubai: Residents of Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Al Dhaid can now order for home delivery of meat through Dubai Municipality’s Al Mawashi app. The Abattoirs Section of Dubai Municipality launched the app in partnership with Emirates Livestock and Meat …
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Dubai police tell expats to 'learn the law' as British 'gang rape' victim faces jail
Possible jail: The woman has been charged with extramarital sex after she reported a gang rape in Dubai Francois Nel/Getty Police in Dubai said expats “must learn the law in the UAE” after a British woman who reported an alleged gang rape was told she …
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Brits in Dubai warned they 'should NOT report incidents of rape to police'
Detained in Dubai has warned people not to report rape crimes after a Brit woman was allegedly gang-raped – but ended up arrested herself. Commenting on the recent case, charity founder Radha Stirling said police in the city assume women go to the UAE …
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British tourist charged with 'extramarital sex' in Dubai after reporting gang rape
A British tourist who was on vacation in Dubai has been arrested and charged with “extramarital sex” after she reported being gang raped by two British men, according to the Uk-based legal advice group, Detained in Dubai. Since all sex outside of marriage …
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UAE Healthcare Sector Outlook 2022
NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — With rising initiatives by government, the UAE Healthcare market is witnessing an astonishing growth. This is due to sedentary lifestyle by the population of Emirates and growing medical tourism in the region.
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British tourist reports gang-rape in UAE, is arrested for 'extramarital sex'
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 17 (UPI) –A British woman who told police in Dubai she was gang-raped by two men was arrested, had her passport taken away and is stuck in the country until her trial, which may not happen for months. The woman is out on …
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