The mother of a 23-year-old student who has been jailed for life in Dubai has spoken out following her sentence. Mia O’Brien, from Merseyside, UK, was a law student in Liverpool before she was …
Want to stay in the UAE? Know which visa works for you
The United Arab Emirates boasts a diverse residency system, featuring visas from short-term work permits to decade-long options for various professionals. The Golden Visa offers long-term residency to …
Brit law student, 23, given LIFE in hellish Dubai jail was caught with 50g of cocaine, distraught mum reveals
A BRITISH woman detained in Dubai was given life in prison after she was caught with 50g of cocaine, her mum has revealed. Mia O’Brien, from Huyton, Merseyside, was handed a 25 year prison …
Mum’s heartbreaking plea after daughter Mia O’Brien banged up for LIFE in Dubai: ‘Never done a bad thing in her life’
THE mum of a Brit woman jailed for life in Dubai has been left “absolutely devastated” after learning about her daughter’s fate. Mia O’Brien, 23, is reportedly being held …
Saif bin Zayed visits 22nd Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition
H.H. Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, has visited the 22nd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition …
UAE President visits Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today visited the 22nd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), held under the theme ‘The Legacy …
Indian Oil Skips US, Buys Nigerian, UAE Crude Via Tender
The state refiner picks 1 million barrels each of Nigerian grades from French oil major TotalEnergies and another 1 million barrels of Abu Dhabi’s Das crude …
IndiGo Kochi–Abu Dhabi Flight Returns After Mid-Air Technical Snag
On September 6, 2025, IndiGo flight 6E 1403 from Kochi to Abu Dhabi returned mid-air due to a technical issue.
Abu Dhabi-bound IndiGo flight suffers tech snag; returns to Kochi
The flight 6E-1403 (COK-AUH) departed from Kochi at 11.10 pm on Friday and returned to the city at around 1.44 am on Saturday due to a technical snag, the sources told PTI.
New UAE tax rules; Dubai real estate record; 100 best places to work; Oman launches Golden Visa – 10 things you missed this week
From record Dubai real estate sales to new UAE tax rules, Oman’s Golden Residency and Saudi retail growth—this week’s must-read headlines …
Hellish conditions Brit woman Mia O’Brien, 23, faces in Dubai’s ‘Alcatraz’ jail as she’s banged up for LIFE
A BRIT woman given a life sentence over a “very stupid mistake” is serving her time in one of Dubai’s most hellish prisons. Mia O’Brien, a 23-year-old from Liverpool, is …
Dubai traffic alert: Road to Centrepoint station closed as metro blue line work begins
Dubai has launched major transport upgrades, including the 30km Metro Blue Line and two new marine stations on Dubai Creek. The Blue Line, set to open in 2029, will ease congestion, link key districts …
Dubai Sotheby’s closes Dhs161m Palm Jumeirah villa sale, sets new pricing record
The residence spans 10,900 square feet, with six bedroom suites, multiple living areas, a private cinema and a pool deck overlooking the Atlantis the Royal Resort & Residences …
Abu Dhabi-bound IndiGo flight returns to Kochi after mid-air technical issues
An IndiGo flight from Kochi to Abu Dhabi was forced to turn in the early hours of Saturday (September 6) after developing a technical problem while airborne for over two hours, PTI reported. Flight 6E …
IndiGo Abu Dhabi flight returns to Kochi mid-air due to technical snag; 180 passengers onboard
An IndiGo flight to Abu Dhabi returned to Kochi due to a technical issue after over two hours of flying. The flight, carrying over 180 passengers, was rescheduled with a new crew and departed again at …
Dubai jailed Brit’s mum in damning three word take over daughter’s imprisonment
Mia O’Brien, 23, from Liverpool, is being held in Dubai’s central prison with her desperate mum saying that the law student “has never done a bad thing in her life” …
What Did Mia O’Brien Do? Brit Jailed for Life in Dubai, Expert Warns It May Be Drug-Related
British student Mia O’Brien, 23, has been jailed for life in Dubai. Experts warn her case may be drug-related as her family launches urgent appeal.