Abu Dhabi: The Pakistani accused in the brutal rape and murder of 11-year-old boy, Azan, in June, has denied all charges in an Abu Dhabi court on Tuesday. The accused, M.A, appeared at the Abu Dhabi Criminal Court and said, “I have been beaten and …
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Amir Khan’s estranged wife taunts him with photo of their daughter – as he confirms they’re divorcing after she threatened not to let him see the girl
Just chilling in Dubai.’ Ms Becknazar then smiles and replies … despite being a millionaire. The news of their split came after the couple ended their bitter six-month public feud with Khan’s family. Another Khan family source told MailOnline …
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John Ibrahim’s home raided and Michael and Fadi arrested over ‘international drug syndicate’
Authorities in Dubai swooped on the King of the Cross’ brothers in the street following dinner with two associates. Police are investigating whether Michael and Fadi Ibrahim were involved in the importation of MDMA into Australia. The arrests came as …
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‘I’m here with my girl’: Amir Khan parties with an Instagram star in Dubai just days after splitting with his wife
Just chilling in Dubai.’ Ms Becknazar then smiles and replies … despite being a millionaire. The news of their split came after the couple ended their bitter six-month public feud with Khan’s family. Another Khan family source told MailOnline …
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New app to help Dubai shoppers fight fakes, choose perfect consumer products
Dubai: Not sure whether what you’re buying is the real article … actually registered with us or not and the specifications of the product,” she told Gulf News. Within two months, the municipality will also launch a mobile app with the same name …
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Missed UAE partial lunar eclipse? Watch it here
Dubai: If you are one of those who have always marvelled at celestial spectacles, you should have kept an eye on the night sky on Monday night — when a partial lunar eclipse happened. A partial lunar eclipse occurs when the earth moves between the sun …
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Dubai reunion for Indian siblings from Himalayan villages on Raksha Bandhan
The Shiva temple in Bur Dubai witnessed a heavy rush of devotees, said Prakash Chhabria, the head priest. “Around 1,500 people had come to the temple in the morning hours. They prayed for their brothers and tied the rakhis,” he told Gulf News.
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UAE’s Oil Firm ADNOC To Split Offshore Concession
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), the state-held oil company of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), said on Monday that it would split its existing offshore oil concession into two or more concessions with new terms, and the company is in advanced …
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When Katrina Kaif watched ‘Jab Harry Met Sejal’ in Abu Dhabi
Gulf News tabloid! learnt that Kaif’s team purchased 11 tickets … and its fun portions like Kaif doing push-ups in Morocco, the team were anchored in Abu Dhabi for several weeks in May. They are back now to film the remaining portions.
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Abu Dhabi plan is a boon for low-income families
An editorial published in Gulf News today said that authorities in Abu Dhabi Municipality are to be commended for the new measures they have introduced to ensure that low-income families and bachelors in the city benefit from a new scheme to ensure rents …
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Abu Dhabi opens court for cases related to tourists
The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has opened a court and prosecution for cases related to tourists who visit the emirate, official news agency WAM reported. The court, located at the Abu Dhabi International Airport, is aimed at fast-tracking cases related …
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Breaking this traffic rule caused over 21,000 accidents in Sharjah
Dubai: There are a number of traffic violations that could land a driver in serious trouble. But one has essentially become the main cause of accidents in Sharjah. Statistics issued by the traffic and patrol department at Sharjah Police has revealed that …
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Sharjah police report 122 injuries in traffic accidents during first half of 2017
according to Sharjah 24 news site. Also, 21,805 violations were issued due to a failure to leave enough distance between vehicles. Out of this, 44 accidents resulted in injuries. Non-road violations and the use of phones while driving led to 11,523 …
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Know your legal rights in the UAE
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UAE tightens control on imported eggs
Entities responsible for implementing the circular include the Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority and the municipalities of Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. The decision is based on the findings of a technical report …
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Expo Centre Sharjah to host 11 events in H2
The first event on the agenda kicks off on October 3, and the last event ends on December 16, reported state news agency Wam. In the first half of 2017, the centre hosted 9 various events, it said. Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO of Expo Centre Sharjah …
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Another fire breaks out at Dubai Marina
Dubai: A fire was reported on Monday at the Dubai Marina, which according to social media users, happened at the Movenpick hotel at around 10am. Fire at the Mövenpick. Hope everyone is safe! #Dubai pic.twitter.com/Ys37ZZE2Pe— Tinia Nassif (@webteee …
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