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Dubai Public Prosecution referred a case to the Criminal Court today where an Arab student, 23, was assaulted and raped by a GCC national who lured her to his house pretending to want to resolve a dispute between her and a friend, before beating her up and documenting it with …

A 6.9-magnitude earthquake rocked Indonesia’s resort islands of Bali and Lombok on Sunday, causing people to rush out of homes, hotels and restaurants. Three people were feared dead and injuries were reported, local government and Red Cross officials said. Strong aftershocks followed the main quake, which was 31 kilometers (19 …

In commemoration of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan’s Accession Day on August 6, 1966, The Cultural Office of Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has announced the completion of the second edition of the 140-metre ‘Al Ydar’ mural, launched this year in line …

Al Ain Zoo has announced the successful artificial insemination of the Arabian sand cat. The Zoo collaborated with the Cincinnati Zoo in the US and its Centre for Research of Endangered Wildlife, CREW, to facilitate the one-of-a-kind procedure. CREW scientists began studying the reproductive biology of sand cats in 2003 …

If there was ever any doubt about the need for the three-month visa amnesty, the lengthy queues at immigration centres say it all, said The National in its Sunday editorial. “Thousands have been amassing at nine centres across the UAE, each with their own heartrending tales to tell. When they …

Yesterday’s statement by the Djibouti government states that it does not acknowledge the decision of the London Court of International Arbitration demonstrates that Djibouti does not recognise the international rule of law. The Court’s decision upholding the continuing validity of the Concession is based on recognised principles of international law …

An eight-year-old boy in the US was pressured into sending his mother’s personal information to gamers playing Fortnite online. Charlie Pearson ended up sending photos of his mother’s driving licence and credit cards in exchange for ‘v-bucks’. The boy said he was getting text messages and phone calls from an …

The Abu Dhabi Police have urged UAE citizens and residents to ensure that the doors of their homes are locked properly and to keep their valuable items in secure safe boxes to protect them from theft and damage when travelling for holidays. As part of the “Safe Travel ” campaign …

Abu Dhabi police called residents to be cautious after withdrawing cash from ATMs at late hours of the night. As part of police campaign titled ‘Safe Trip’ to raise awareness about precautionary measures for public and travellers, Abu Dhabi police warns of writing the pin code on the bank’s card …

Abu Dhabi Police arrested of two young Arabs who were responsible for leaking test answers to high school students in one of the latest Electronic crimes using mobile phones. The arrested students sold the answers with a cost of 500-1000 Dhs. per student. Starting with a very tight circle but …