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The Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan, Asad Qaiser, has characterised his country’s relations with UAE as a model to be copied for “steadily growing ties” across multiple domains, hailing the significant support provided by the UAE to accelerate the economic development and social care drive in his country. …

A criminal investigation has been launched against a French doctor over the poisoning of 17 people in France. Frédéric Péchier, an anaesthesiologist, has already been investigated for seven other cases of poisoning, in total leading to nine deaths. Prosecutors allege he deliberately tampered with his colleagues’ anaesthesia pouches to create …

– Four detainees – three Filipinos and a South Korean – who were held captive by armed groups in Libya, have been released thanks to “intensive efforts” made by the UAE “in coordination and cooperation” with the Libyan National Army, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said. …

According to Government of Dubai Media Office, an accident involving a small plane with 4 passengers occurred in Dubai Airport resulting in the death of the pilot and his assistant. The relevant teams are on the scene. All operations at the Dubai airport are running smoothly after a slight delay and …

Ras Al Khaimah has begun the electronic tagging of low-risk prisoners, in cooperation with the Public Prosecution Department, the Courts Department and the Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Command of the Ras Al Khaimah Police. The new policy is part of the recent amendments to the “Law of …

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, today received a phone call from King Abdullah II of Jordan, during which the Jordanian Monarch condemned the recent sabotage against four commercial vessels off UAE waters. The …

Fujairah Court of Appeals receives a case of a GCC man accused of forgery of official papers and using other people’s official documents. Details of the case reveal that one of the private hospitals in Fujairah filed a complaint accusing the GCC man of forgery in official documents and the …

During its session today, the Abu Dhabi Federal Appeal Court sentenced “A.N.,” “A.M.,” “F.A.S.” and “A.T.S.,” all Arab nationals, to life in prison. The defendants were convicted after being charged by the State Security Prosecution with planning to commit terrorist crimes and vandalism against key national establishments. The court also …

According to Dubai Police, drivers can now renew their car registration in Dubai without clearing their unpaid fines. Car owners previously had to ensure all traffic fines have been paid before they are able to renew their registration every year. Dubai Police has made the decision after drivers had raised concerns …

Abu Dhabi Court of Appeals received a case of a GCC defendant involved in a criminal case of insulting and threatening the complainant -of the same nationality- in public due to a misinterpretation of the principle of ‘freedom of expression’, without thinking of the consequences he may face later. The …