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Drug addict on trial for insulting Dubai Police
Tuesday, January 9, 2018Khaleej Times — A 35-year-old man allegedly resisted arrest as anti-narcotics police officers executed an arrest warrant, the Dubai Court of First Instance heard on Monday. The Emirati man also allegedly verbally abused the cops and would not obey their orders. Drugs and fire arms shots were found in his house for which he had no… Drug addict on trial for insulting Dubai Police
Saudi Arabia hosts its first professional women’s squash tournament
Monday, January 8, 2018The National — The tournament, which began on Sunday and will end on Friday, is the first women’s squash World Series event of 2018 and comes amid a slew of reforms spearheaded by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that include a lifting of restrictions on women. The Saudi Women’s Masters squash tournament has no qualifying… Saudi Arabia hosts its first professional women’s squash tournament
Etihad and Emirates to share intelligence under new security agreement
Monday, January 8, 2018The National — Emirates and Etihad Airways will share information and intelligence after signing a security pact on Monday. The agreement — which is the first between the two airlines — involves Emirates Group Security and Etihad Aviation Group working “together on operational areas both within and outside the UAE,” according to an Emirates statement.… Etihad and Emirates to share intelligence under new security agreement
Dubai parking lot murder was ‘contract killing’
Monday, January 8, 2018Gulf News — The stabbing death of a Pakistani businessman at a parking lot in Dubai has turned out to be a contract killing. The Dubai Public Prosecution is interrogating the two Pakistani killers, who were hired by a compatriot man to take revenge on the businessman. The Dubai Police who were informed that a… Dubai parking lot murder was ‘contract killing’
Green comet’ spotted in Dubai sky confuses residents
Monday, January 8, 2018The National — Theories abound as residents attempt to explain what some have dubbed a “green comet”, and others called a “low-flying flare” or firework flying over the UAE on Sunday night UAE residents took to social media at around 7pm, asking the public for clues on what some have dubbed a “green comet”, and… Green comet’ spotted in Dubai sky confuses residents
Illuminated kerbstone replaces concrete pavement in Mina Zayed
Sunday, January 7, 2018The National — Illuminated and environmentally-friendly kerbstone has replaced concrete pavement in Al Mina as part of a trial project by Abu Dhabi City Municipality. The new pavements have multiple colours supported by internal LED lights that reflect lighting outside due to the transparent material used in making these kerbstones. The pavements are heat resistant… Illuminated kerbstone replaces concrete pavement in Mina Zayed
Burj Khalifa light show to continue until March 31 (Video)
Sunday, January 7, 2018The National — The show must go on. Light Up 2018 — the record-breaking light show that plays across the Burj Khalifa —will be repeated five nights a week on the world’s tallest building until March 31. Displayed across 109,252 square metres of the Burj Khalifa, the show broke Hong Kong’s Guinness World Record for… Burj Khalifa light show to continue until March 31 (Video)
Three arrested over sword fight in which two Emiratis died
Sunday, January 7, 2018The National — Three men have been arrested on suspicion of killing two Emiratis during a sword fight in Ajman. The suspects, all from the Comoros Islands, were arrested 12 hours after the incident was reported, police said. Col Abdullah Al Matroushi, director general of police operations, said the fight started on the Emirate’s Sheikh… Three arrested over sword fight in which two Emiratis died
Qatari royal’s obsession with collecting jewelry takes hit amid Venice heist
Sunday, January 7, 2018The National — Exotic jewels from ancient times, the most beautiful city in the world, a Qatari royal and an Arsene Lupin-style theft … it may seem like a screenplay for an Ocean’s Eleven movie. It’s not. Last Wednesday in Venice, some old and precious gems were stolen from an exhibit in Piazza San Marco,… Qatari royal’s obsession with collecting jewelry takes hit amid Venice heist
Saudi Arabia detains 11 princes, says local media
Saturday, January 6, 2018The National — Saudi authorities have detained 11 princes after they gathered at a royal palace in Riyadh in a rare protest against austerity measures that included suspending payment of their utility bills, Saudi media reported on Saturday. Saudi officials did not respond immediately to a request for a comment on the report. Saudi Arabia… Saudi Arabia detains 11 princes, says local media
