The transition from Terminal 2 to Terminal 1 for the arrivals occurred on September 30 and is in line with Abu Dhabi Airports’ commitment to ensuring quality service and a seamless passenger experienc…
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Abu Dhabi Gathers Agricultural Sector Leaders To Address Global Food Security Challenges
Abu Dhabi will host the second edition of Agriscape, an international exhibition dedicated to agricultural investments abroad, at the Rosewood Hotel on 29-30 October. Now in its second edition, the ev…
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UAE has ’embarrassing revelations’ on detained Brit, minister claims
The intervention from the UAE government comes hours after Mr Hedges’ wife Daniela Tejada spoke to Sky News to try and highlight her husband’s plight. She said: “It is absurd. I think if he was a spy …
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British student held in solitary confinement in Dubai for five months on ‘spying charges’
It is understood that Mr Hedges partially grew up in Dubai, so understood the sensitivity … If you have a story for our news team, email us at webnews@metro.co.uk. You can also follow us on …
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British academic held after conducting research in UAE: wife
DUBAI (Reuters) – A British academic is being held in solitary confinement without charge in the United Arab Emirates, five months after he was arrested while in the country conducting field research …
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UAE holds British man in solitary confinement for five months on ‘spying’ charge
A British university student has been held in solitary confinement in the United Arab Emirates for five months after he was accused of spying. Matthew Hedges, a PhD student at Durham University, was r…
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British student held in solitary confinement in UAE after being accused of spying, report says
Hedges traveled to the UAE for a research trip to “interview sources about the … Emirati counterpart,” the statement read Kathleen Joyce is a breaking/trending news producer for FoxNews.com. You can …
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Abu Dhabi police denies child kidnapping, detains sisters for posting ‘fake news’
Abu Dhabi police has denied social media reports that an Emirati girl was kidnapped by an African woman, and has detained two sisters for posting ‘fake news’ on social media. The two women …
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Two sisters held in Abu Dhabi for posting fake news
Dubai: Police in Abu Dhabi have detained two sisters, Gulf nationals, for posting fake news on social media. The video, which went viral among UAE residents, alleged that a woman had abducted an Emira…
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British PhD student, 31, held for five months in UAE accused of being a spy
Matthew Hedges was seized in the Dubai airport in May But his journey turned into a nightmare … Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368 …
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UAE violating Somalia arms embargo: Report
“That being said, the UAE is fully aware of all Security Council resolutions and is in full compliance with the sanctions imposed,” Nusseibeh told Reuters news agency. “We also reaffirm our continued …
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Dubai airport opens ‘smart tunnel’ with biometric tech replacing human security
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Passport control looks a little different in Dubai International Airport — the world’s busiest for international travel. That’s because the airport debuted a new “smart …
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UAE Consulate issues warning to citizens
UAE citizens in Florida, Hurricane Michael is strengthening and expected to make landfall in the northern Gulf Coast on Wednesday. Stay tuned to local news for safety instructions and evacuation …
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Salman Khan’s ‘Bharat’ in Abu Dhabi: Gulf News on set
Two large oil tankers, three open jeeps filled with fierce-looking officers and a battalion of men clad in jumpsuits carrying what seems to be heavy wooden logs above their heads are ploughing …
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Roads, parks get priority as Sharjah population grows
Sharjah: A raft of new roads, public transport projects, green parks and outdoor spaces are taking shape in Sharjah to keep pace with a growing population, a top urban planning official said on …
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Young cyber defenders awarded in Dubai
Dubai: A young crop of cyber security experts was recognised for their skills at the national CyberQuest competition in Dubai. The four-day event which began on October 7 aims to uncover …
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Students convince Dubai restaurants to ditch plastic straws
Dubai: Several leading restaurants in Dubai have ditched plastic straws following an environmental campaign by schoolchildren. Students from GEMS Modern Academy in Dubai have been visiting …
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