Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained In Dubai, the British based NGO who is leading the campaign to help Mr Harron, said she has received more than 80 messages an hour offering support since the news broke. She added: ‘Jamie’s case is not about knowing the law.
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BREAKING NEWS: British electrician is JAILED for a month in Dubai for drinking alcohol as he waits to see if he will be sent to prison for three years for touching a man’s hip …
A British man arrested for touching the hip of a Jordanian businessman as he walked past him in a bar in Dubai has been sentenced to a month in prison for drinking alcohol. Jamie Harron, 27, has been stripped of his passport and faces a three-year …
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UAE industrial sector worth $28bn, 6,300 factories in operation
“The UAE–Saudi Business Forum is a vital platform for further achieving greater economic, trade and investment cooperation, based on a joint strategy that focuses on investing in the development prospects and capabilities of the UAE and Saudi Arabia …
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BizVibe’s Latest B2B Networking Platform Creates a Global Community for Petroleum Suppliers in the UAE
LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BizVibe, a smart B2B networking platform for global B2B buyers and suppliers, announced today the next generation of its networking platform for the oil and gas industry in the United Arab Emirates. The UAE is one of the top oil …
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Dubai Home Prices Remain Stable as Sales Rise
A separate luxury residential report covering the third quarter by Luxhabitat, a high-end property brokerage in Dubai, revealed that despite underperformance of the secondary prime residential market, the average price per square foot for high-end homes …
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Dubai Police unveils flying bike, robotic vehicles at GITEX Technology Week – Dubai Video
In an impressive display of advanced technology at their disposal, Dubai Police has revealed a robo cop, an auto police patrol, and a flying motorbike at Gitex, an annual tech show held in the emirate. The new flying bike ‘Hoversurf’ can be used for …
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Dubai to use automatic face recognition technology at two airports
DUBAI – The Emirate of Dubai will apply automatic face recognition technology, at its two international airports, to replace passport control in 2018, according to the The National Emirates website. In the near future, passengers will pass in front of …
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UAE –Saudi Forum discusses ways to take business ties to greater heights
ABU DHABI – The UAE-Saudi Forum, titled “Together Forever,” discussed ways to take bilateral business ties to greater heights. Minister of Commerce and Investment Majed Al-Qasabi and UAE’s Minister of Economy Sultan Al Mansoori were among the …
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Dubai Showcases Dynamic Business Events Offering at IMEX America
Dubai’s growing business events offerings and increasing levels of support for associations are among the key developments under the spotlight this week at IMEX America, the leading exhibition for incentive travel, meetings and events. Planners are …
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Exclusive: Netherlands’ ABN Amro Bank to strengthen Mena presence
… pre-initial public offering (IPO) services to its clients in the region, Hugo Peek, the chief executive of corporate and Institutional banking for Europe Middle East and Africa region, told The National in Dubai. The lender, which has seen a …
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Union Properties plans first Abu Dhabi project
Union Properties, the Dubai developer, has plans for its first project in Abu Dhabi, according to UAE state news agency WAM. Al Dhafra Beach, which overlooks the Arabian Gulf, is set to be a multi-use residential project with a total area of around three …
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Sharjah woos tourists
The Sharjah Tourism Board’s roadshow reached Hyderabad on Tuesday as part of its four-city tour. “We have 365 sunny days. From leisure to shopping to adventure we have everything in one place,” said Khalid Waleed Al Mansoori of Sharjah speaking to a …
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Sharjah ruler hosts banquet for writers, publishers
Sharjah, Oct 11 (IANS/WAM) Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, the ruler of Sharjah, has hosted a dinner banquet in honour of a number of writers and publishers in Frankfurt. The dinner on Tuesday was also attended by Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson …
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Negligence, rats are behind domestic fire accidents in Sharjah
Domestic negligence including leaving incense burners inside closets or under curtains and using of poor quality power extension wires are some of the major causes for erupting fires in the emirate, warned the Sharjah Police. The warning was issued …
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Sajaya Young Ladies to paint Sharjah with vibrant colours
SHARJAH: Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah … Sajaya’s eagerness to develop talents of their young members in the performing arts and Some local news is curated – Original might have been posted at a different date/ time! Click the source link for details.
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Movies With Strong Human Messages At The Heart Of Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival 2017
Within a brief span of five years since it was inaugurated, the Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival (SICFF) has gone from receiving 100 film submissions to an incredible 500 submissions this year that have come in from 31 countries around the …
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Dubai Islamic Bank third-quarter profit up 26%
DUBAI: Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), the United Arab Emirates’ largest Sharia-compliant lender, posted a 26 percent increase in third-quarter net profit on Wednesday as higher income from Islamic financing and investing offset a rise in impairment charges.
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