A British teenager is facing up to 20 years in jail for allegedly having sex with a 17-year-old in Dubai. Marcus Fakana, 18, was on holiday with his parents in August when he met a fellow Londoner …
AirAsia Founder Plots Low-Cost Dubai-Like Hub in Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur
AirAsia hopes to emulate Dubai’s success in connecting the world, but in a low-cost format from places like Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur as the discount carrier looks to move on from its tumultuous …
Dubai Run 2024: RTA announces temporary closure of 4 roads on November 24
With the Dubai Run Challenge taking place on Sunday, the RTA announced road closures for motorists during the race day on …
18-year-old facing 20 years in jail for having sex with 17-year-old in Dubai
An 18-year-old from the UK could be jailed for up to 20 years in Dubai for having sex with a girl less than a year younger than him. A short family holiday for Marcus Fakana, from London, has become a months-long nightmare following a short romance with …
Dubai’s $35 billion Al Maktoum International Airport to offer instant luggage pickup at terminal
Dubai’s $35 billion Al Maktoum International Airport, also known as Dubai World Central (DWC), is set to eliminate one of
Federal Tax Authority sets record as first global tax authority to earn the Corporate Ethical Procurement and Supply Award two consecutive times
The FTA’s procurement team was also awarded the Ethics Mark Badge in recognition of its adherence to the highest professional and ethical standards …
Dubai’s top onshore court rules against unilateral arbitration clauses
Practitioners have been reacting to a ruling by Dubai’s Court of Cassation confirming that unilateral arbitration clauses are invalid, contrasting with the position of the UAE’s offshore courts.
Sharjah Sets Up Department to Accelerate Rent Disputes
Sharjah has introduced a new enforcement department under its Rental Disputes Centre to ensure smooth processing of judgments related to property rentals. This new move is part of the emirate’s …
Sailing-Rolex ramps up SailGP backing as crews hit Dubai for new season
SailGP will launch its fifth season in Dubai this weekend with Rolex as its title partner, reinforcing a relationship with the Swiss luxury watchmaker since the birth of the league in 2019. Rolex, which has been involved in the sport of sailing for nearly 70 years,
Sharjah-Pakistan roundtable boosts green-tech
The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) hosted the Sharjah-Pakistan Business Roundtable in collaboration with the Pakistan Business Council in …
Pakistan businesses seek to boost ties with Sharjah
The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) hosted the Sharjah-Pakistan Business Roundtable in collaboration with the Pakistan Business Council in Sharjah (PBC Sharjah), bringing t …
US lawmakers seek to halt weapons sales to UAE, citing Sudan
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen has introduced legislation seeking to halt American weapons sales to the United Arab Emirates until the United States certifies that the UAE is not arming the …
UK Government supporting Briton who faces Dubai jail for ‘sex with girl, 17’
The UK government is supporting an 18-year-old man who allegedly faces up to 20 years in jail for having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old in Dubai. Marcus Fakana, of Tottenham, was with his parents in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from the end of August when a “holiday romance blossomed” with another Londoner,
Dubai real estate: $48m ‘sunken balcony’ project sold out in one day
An innovative Dubai real estate development with climate-controlled “sunken balconies” has sold out the property on the very first day of launch. Reef Luxury Developments announced that their its REEF 1000 residential project in the Dubai Land Residential Complex, has been completely sold out.
Italy, Abu Dhabi and Cyprus woo Britain’s rich after non-dom crackdown
Italy, Abu Dhabi and Cyprus are among a group of countries seeking to woo Britain’s rich following the government crackdown on nom-doms.Countries are holding events across London to convince the UK’s …
Top 10 Real Estate Companies in Dubai
Dubai is known for its iconic skyline. Explore the top real estate firms offering luxury, commercial and residential properties in Dubai.
UAE Business Aviation Growth Spurs Growth in Upcoming MEBAA Show
UAE Business Aviation Growth Spurs Growth in Upcoming MEBAA Show is published in The Weekly of Business Aviation, an Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) Market Briefing and is included with your …