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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 …

In a touching humanitarian gesture, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has extended financial help to a Russian woman who lost her mother due to a sudden cardiac arrest in Dubai during a family trip to …

Under directives of the Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, the Commander-in-Chief of RAK Police has announced a financial reward for all those who report drug traffickers and suspects who lure students to addiction.

The General Directorate of Ras Al Khaimah police arrested a man who circulated a viral video on social networks showing a frightened child while a person is disciplining him in an intimidating way. H.E. Maj. Gen. Ali Abdullah Al Nuaimi, Director General of Ras Al Khaimah Police, explained that Criminal Investigation …

Abu Dhabi Police, ADP, has set the specifications for decorating vehicles during the UAE’s 47th National Day celebrations, as well as prepared a traffic plan to ensure the safety of pedestrians and drivers alike. According to a statement by ADP, vehicle owners can decorate their cars with appropriate decals from …

International Photography Festival, Xposure 2018, has hosted two world-renowned war photojournalists, Sir Donald McCullin and David Burnett. Titled ‘Recording Change’, the interactive and highly attended session was moderated by Maan Habib, member of the National Press Photographers Association in the USA, and attended by Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, …

A fake taxi driver who demanded a tourist couple in Paris pay €247 (£219) for a trip from the airport has been jailed. The Thai couple’s dispute with the driver went viral when a video of the incident was posted to YouTube on 9 November. Chakrid Thanhachartyothin and his wife …