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.
Sharjah’s Industrial Area 6 to be redeveloped in 2 years in Dh283-million project
Sharjah’s Industrial Area 6 will undergo a major infrastructure redevelopment project expected to be completed within two years, officials announced on Monday. The contractor has received the land and …
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 …
Sharjah Tourism Authority wraps up successful 2025 India Roadshow
The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has successfully concluded its 2025 roadshow in the Republic of India, which included visits to Mumbai and New Delhi on September 3 and 5 …
Dubai South launches DSBH, a digital-first free zone for entrepreneurs
With DSBH now live, Dubai South is betting that its digital-first operations, end-to-end services, and human support will resonate with entrepreneurs …
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 …
UAE emerges as global crypto powerhouse amid regulatory clarity and institutional surge
The recent passage of the US GENIUS Act, which mandates full reserve backing and federal oversight of stablecoins, is expected to reshape global crypto flows. “It ends the ‘wild west’ era and ushers …
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.
Sharjah Public Libraries helps students choose their majors
Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL), an affiliate of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), will host the seventh edition of the annual Majors Discipline Exhibition …
Dubai Business Associates inaugurates eleventh cohort of ambitious young professionals fast-tracking their careers
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Business Associates (DBA) today inaugurated its …
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 …
Dubai South launches DSBH, a digital-first freezone platform for the next generation of entrepreneurs
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Dubai South, the largest single-urban master development in the region, has announced the launch of the Dubai South Business Hub (DSBH). A digital-first free zone …
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.
Dubai South launches new platform to help founders set up companies
It also provides firms with a suite of integrated services including corporate banking, accounting support, visa solutions, family relocation assistance, and more …