A 64-year-old Iraqi woman and her daughter have been jailed for 10 years for illegally flying in three teenage girls to Dubai and coercing them into prostitution, Gulf News reported. The hefty prison sentence came after one victim’s story was brought to light.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates | Japan PM Abe arrives in UAE on Middle East trip
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP … according to the UAE’s state-run WAM news agency. Al-Jaber also leads Abu Dhabi’s state-run oil company. About a quarter of all oil imports for Japan come from the UAE, a federation of seven sheikhdoms on …
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UAE and Japan sign partnership initiative
Abu Dhabi: The UAE and Japan have agreed to strengthen their relations under a framework named the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Initiative (CSPI) during a meeting between His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and …
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UAE Embassy in Kuwait denies rumour
Dubai: Fake news circulating in Kuwait has caused a reaction from the UAE Embassy, who urged social media users to stop spreading rumours. On its official Twitter account, the UAE Embassy denied a report over the issue of people without documents to prove …
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Japanese PM praises relations with oil-rich UAE
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday praised the long relationship his energy-hungry nation has had with the United Arab Emirates, a crucial oil supplier, at the start of a Mideast tour. Abe appeared briefly at a …
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UAE residents warned: Up to Dh1 million fine if you do this
“We ask you to always verify the source and to use the official accounts of the government to verify the news.” The TRA highlighted a provision of the UAE’s anti-cybercrime law that seeks to penalise violators with an imprisonment or fine of up to …
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Smart Dubai launches Global Network to connect smart cities
Dubai: Smart Dubai launched ‘The Smart Dubai Global Network,’ the largest international network of smart city stakeholders, on Monday during their annual event ‘Future, Now’ at Dubai Design District. The initiative aims to bring together partners …
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Rafid to replace Saaed to attend road accidents in Sharjah
Sharjah: Sharjah police have deployed Rafid — a new service provider — to attend the traffic accidents in Sharjah replacing the existing Saaed service. Rafid officers will start responding to motorists involved in accidents in the emirates with effect …
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Sharjah celebrates ‘Hag Al Laila’ at Islamic Botanical Garden
Sharjah: Sharjah’s Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA), celebrated ‘Hag Al Laila’ (middle of Sha’aban) on Saturday at the Islamic Botanical Garden, Desert Park. A recreational heritage programme was organised for EPAA staff and …
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Sharjah Ruler inaugurates “Rain Room”
H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated, on Sunday, the Rain Room, in the presence of Sheikha Hoor bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of Sharjah Art Foundation, SAF. Designed by Sharjah Art …
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Contractor hired for Sharjah’s Kalba Waterfront project
Eagle Hills Sharjah has appointed East Coast Contracting and Trading as a contractor for its AED160 million (USD 43.5 million) Kalba Waterfront project. The developer said the retail development will answer the growing demand for modern retail facilities …
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Bank of Sharjah P J S C : Sharjah Islamic Bank’s net profit records AED 143m in 3M
Abu Dhabi – Mubasher:Sharjah Islamic Bank’s (SIB) net profits increased by 3% year-on-year to AED 143.1 million ($38.95 million) in the first quarter of 2018. The bank’s provision for impairment dropped 53% year-on-year to AED 14.4 million in Q1-18 …
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Japan PM Abe arrives in UAE on Middle East trip
according to the UAE’s state-run WAM news agency. Al-Jaber also leads Abu Dhabi’s state-run oil company. About a quarter of all oil imports for Japan come from the UAE, a federation of seven sheikhdoms on the Arabian Peninsula, according to the U.S. Energy …
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Sharjah Ruler opens Rain Room project
Sharjah: His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated on Sunday the Rain Room project in the presence of Shaikha Hoor Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of Sharjah Art Foundation (SAF …
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Sharjah Municipality seizes 40 apartments rented to illegals
Sharjah: Sharjah Municipality has begun a campaign to stamp out illegal housing practices, an official has said. The civic body says violators place a huge burden on the community, and pose a real risk to public health and safety. Khalifa Al Suwaidi, head …
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Sharjah launches ‘May Day Festival’ to mark Labour Day
Sharjah, April 28 : In commemoration of the International Labour Day, the Sharjah Labour Standards Development Authority has launched its mega “May Day Festival” which will run till May 4. “The recent initiative is a small step towards a bigger goal that …
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Bank of Sharjah P J S C : Sharjah Islamic Bank announces Q1 2018 net profits of AED143.1 million
SHARJAH, 29th April, 2018 (WAM) — The Sharjah Islamic Bank, SIB, has announced its first quarter 2018 financial results with net profits of AED143.1 million, compared to AED139.1 million in the same period last year, indicating a three percent increase …
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