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On Wednesday 21st November 2018, the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeals found Mr. Matthew Hedges, a British Citizen, guilty of the crime of spying for and on behalf of a foreign state, jeopardising the military, economic and political security of the UAE. Mr. Hedges was sentenced to life imprisonment. …

A total of 190 countries have confirmed their participation in Expo 2020 Dubai, confirming its position as a truly global destination and bringing to life the World Expo’s theme of ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’. With just under 700 days to go until Expo 2020’s opening ceremony, the milestone means …

Six dugongs have recently been found washed ashore Abu Dhabi’s coastline from Al Silaa to Ghantoot, in what is now considered to be a significant die-off of one of Abu Dhabi’s most vulnerable species. The dugong carcasses were discovered by the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) rangers who regularly …

Surgeons at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi have performed a first-of-its-kind emergency operation to repair a totally severed windpipe, saving the patient’s life. Mohamed Qasim, a motorcycle delivery driver, was rushed to hospital after a traffic accident involving a bus. He suffered severe injuries including a total rupture of his windpipe. …

The Russian media praised the touching humanitarian gesture of Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to a Russian family in Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed extended financial help to a Russian woman who lost her mother due to …

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation urged establishments to ensure the safety of their employees during their daily commute in heavy rain, intense fog and other poor weather conditions. Its statement was part of a circular issued by Nasser bin Thani Al Hamli, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, …

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has ordered the release of 785 prisoners across the country ahead of the 47th National Day celebrations. The release of prisoners, and the settlement of their debts and fines, reflects the President’s keenness to grant them another chance for a new …

After recording extortion incidents, Abu Dhabi Police has called on the public not to store family photos and videos on social media outlets, as this may expose them to hacking and blackmail. Colonel Omran Ahmed Al Mazroui, Acting Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at the Abu Dhabi Police …

The Ministry of Justice, in collaboration with the DIFC Academy of Law, has secured an ‘Authorised Body’ status for lawyers practicing in the UAE, which enables them to qualify as solicitors in England and Wales. The status, granted by the Solicitors Regulations Authority (SRA) in England and Wales, allows UAE …

With the intention of attracting talent and investors in vital economic sectors to the UAE, UAE Cabinet has announced the adoption of a long-term visa decision to emphasize the UAE’s position as a global talent incubator and destination for investors. The decision includes specific terms and conditions for granting long-term …