The Liverpool University student was convicted by a judge after a day-long hearing on July 25, with her devastated mother claiming the “trial was all in Arabic”. On top of her shock incarceration, Mia …
Inside the ‘horrendous’ Dubai prison where 23-year-old Liverpool student faces life for drugs
A 23-year-old former University of Liverpool student has been served a life sentence in the United Arab Emirates following Class A drug charges. Mia O’Brien, of Huyton in Liverpool, has been jailed in …
Jordan, UAE condemn ‘cowardly’ Israeli attack in Doha
Jordan has denounced Israel’s strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar as a “cowardly act of aggression. ” Foreign Minister Ayman al-Safadi said on X the attack was “flagrant violation of international law” …
Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Asia Cup 2025 pitch report: How surface in Abu Dhabi is expected to play?
Afghanistan and Hong Kong kick off the Asia Cup 2025 with their clash at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Afghanistan come into this clash after having lost their tri-series final to Pakistan.
British ‘drug mule’s cryptic reason’ for Dubai trip before being locked up in hellhole jail
Mystery still surrounds a British law student’s reasons for travelling to Dubai despite her being jailed for life for allegedly being found with around £2,500 of Class A drugs …
Knight Frank forms strategic collaboration with Henry Wiltshire to cement presence in Abu Dhabi
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UAE dispatches ninth aid plane to Afghanistan
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Vuelta a Espana week two: More protests, more UAE victories, and a closer battle for the red jersey than expected?
Jonas Vingegaard remains in the lead as the race enters its final week – but Joao Almeida is pushing him all the way …
Glamorous Law Student Gets 25 Years In Hellhole Dubai Prison As Heartbroken Mom Pleads For Help
The case of Mia O’Brien, a 23-year-old British student sentenced to life in prison in Dubai, has left her family desperate and social media buzzing with confusion. The Merseyside law student was …
Mother of 23-year-old British law student speaks out as daughter jailed for life in Dubai after making ‘very stupid mistake’
The mother of British law student Mia O’Brien, 23, has hit out as her daughter has been jailed for life in Dubai after being caught with 50g of cocaine.
GoFundMe for Liverpool student serving life sentence in Dubai for drug charges taken down
The GoFundMe page was taken down on Friday – the family later revealed the reason why Mia had been jailed to the press. The 23-year-old studied law at the University of Liverpool but now faces life …
Grassy Dubai pitch leaves India with tricky selection against UAE
Dubai presents teams with a unique challenge, in that they’re not always certain of what the surface will throw up. The main venue has been off-limits for practice, so India have had to train at the …
“She Was A Law Student”: GoFundMe Page For 23YO Woman Jailed For Life In Dubai Gets Canceled
A British woman’s GoFundMe page for her daughter, who is serving a life sentence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has been cancelled for violating the platform’s rules. The 23-year-old student, Mia …
Death in Dubai: Trailer
A woman falls from a high-rise tower block – a clip goes viral. She’s accused of being a #DubaiPortaPotty. But nothing is as it seems. Released from 15th September.
Dubai pilots GCC-wide patient record system, pushes AI, virtual health care
AI, big data, and digital technology are connecting Dubai’s hospitals and clinics, transforming patient care and healthcare delivery across the emirate …
Thaksin Returns to Thailand From Dubai Ahead of Court Ruling
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra returned to Bangkok on Monday, days after his abrupt departure for Dubai stoked speculation about him fleeing the country ahead of a court ruling that …
British law student, 23, jailed for life in Dubai after making ‘very stupid mistake’
Mia O’Brien, a 23-year-old British law student from Merseyside, has been jailed for life in Dubai after being ‘caught’ with 50g of cocaine in her apartment.