A transgender Singaporean and her friend facing a year in prison in the United Arab Emirates for dressing in a feminine way have seen their sentences reduced to a fine and deportation, an official said Monday. Nur Qistina Fitriah Ibrahim, a transgender …
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Abu Dhabi slaughterhouses ready for Eid
Abu Dhabi: Slaughterhouses across the capital are ready to meet the demand for slaughtering of animals during Eid Al Adha, the Municipality of Abu Dhabi City announced in a statement issued on Sunday. About 8,000 animals are expected to be slaughtered …
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Sharjah Library forms digital link with British Library
The Sharjah Public Library, a subsidiary of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), will provide digital access to thousands of rare books and periodicals on Arabic and Islamic culture, which are held at the British Library in London. The British Library …
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Dubai Chamber eyes Latin America, India to boost trade
He added that having offices in those markets will also allow the Chamber to find local partners there who can help identify the right business opportunities for companies in Dubai. The Chamber currently has eight representative offices globally in …
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Yingluck trial: Thailand ex-PM ‘fled to Dubai’ before verdict
Thailand’s ex-PM Yingluck Shinawatra fled to Dubai ahead of the verdict in her trial over a rice subsidy scheme, members of her party have said. Puea Thai Party sources said Ms Shinawatra left Thailand last week. It was revealed on Friday that Ms Yingluck …
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Abu Dhabi health care facility rankings to be published in 2018
As reported by Gulf News earlier, health care facilities in the emirate have been ranked under the Jawda–Abu Dhabi Health care Quality Index since late 2014. This improvement has come about simply as health care facilities began reporting their data.
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Sharjah doctor dies after battling cancer
the Indian People’s Forum Sharjah (IPF Sharjah) told Gulf News. He was 72. He is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter. According to IPF Sharjah, Dr Viswanathan passed away at VSM Hospital in Thattarambalam, Mavelikara. The hospital, also known as …
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Former Thai PM Yingluck Shinawatra is ‘safe and sound’ in Dubai after outfoxing authorities and fleeing days before verdict in court case which could have seen her jailed for a …
Thailand’s ex-prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra is believed have fled to Dubai after disappearing on the day she was due to appear in court to face charges of negligence. A warrant was issued for the arrest of the 50-year-old politician when she failed …
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Heart of Sharjah echoes emirate’s significant history
Sharjah: Heart of Sharjah, the largest heritage project in the region, is calling on visitors and residents to learn more about the emirate’s fascinating history through its stunning array of museums. From the Heritage Museum to the Games House, the …
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Dubai inspector pulled out of foam-filled tank
Dubai: An inspector was rescued by emergency workers from an 11-metre high chemical tank along Dubai Creek, authorities said. Dubai Police confirmed on Thursday that the inspector was rescued after he fell into a tank filled with firefighting foam liquid …
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Lion cubs born in Dubai Safari await names from kids
They were born on August 2 to their parents named “Beauty” and “Big Boy,” Gulf News has learnt. The birth of the cubs, one male and one female, came to light after Dubai Municipality released a short video on its social media pages on Tuesday evening.
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Dubai Municipality to stop conducting occupational health tests, DHA to take over
Dubai: Dubai Municipality clinics will stop conducting occupational health and other medical tests for residency visas from Sunday, the civic body announced on Thursday. “Dubai Municipality decided to discontinue receiving any requests related to the new …
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UAE imprisons transgender Singaporean, friend for dressing in a ‘feminine way’
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A transgender Singaporean and her friend have been sentenced to a year in prison in the capital of the United Arab Emirates for dressing in a feminine way, friends and family say. Abu Dhabi police did not immediately respond …
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UAE students excel in IGCSE exams
A senior spokesperson for CIE told Gulf News: “This year we saw a fantastic performance by students across the UAE and are delighted with the results.” For the Gems Education which had more than 1,750 students appearing in the examination this year …
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UAE jails Singapore pair for wearing women’s clothes
A man and a pre-operative transgender woman from Singapore have been jailed in the United Arab Emirates for a year for wearing women’s clothes. They were stopped at a shopping mall in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, on 9 August but their arrest and rapid trial …
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Dubai’s businesses and their humble start
Dubai’s rise to prominence as a global business capital is … This content comes from Reach by Gulf News, which is the branded content team of GN Media.
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UAE imprisons transgender Singaporean, friend for their look
A transgender Singaporean and her friend have been sentenced to a year in prison in the capital of the United Arab Emirates for dressing in a feminine way, friends and family say. Abu Dhabi police did not immediately respond to a request for comment …
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