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Dubai case length is indefensible Carr
Foreign Minister Bob Carr says he can only imagine the stress Australian businessman Matthew Joyce and his family are under as they face news of his 10-year jail sentence in Dubai. Senator Carr also described as "indefensible" the length of time the legal process had taken, after the Dubai court on Monday jailed Joyce and fined him $25 million for fraud charges stemming from a ...
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Ras al-Khaimah Ruler receives Iranian Consul
WAM RAS AL-KHAIMAH, May 20th, 2013 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras al-Khaimah today received at al Dhait Palace the Consul General of Iran in the UAE, Ali Asghar Shafi'i, who paid a courtesy visit at the end of his tenure in the UAE. Sheikh Saud wished Shafi'i success in his new assignment. The meeting was attended by Sheikh ...
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Dubai impresses sister cities in 16th ATO Conference
WAM DUBAI, May 20th, 2013 -- The Dubai Municipality and the Environmental Center for Arab Towns (ECAT) have expressed their satisfaction and delight in their successful showcase of the achievements of Dubai in the field of sustainable development and the newly launched "green building" regulations at the 16th Conference of The Arab Town Organisation (ATO) held recently in Doha. The ...
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Society of Engineers and Institute of Internal Auditors signs MoU
WAM ABU DHABI, May 20th, 2013 -- The Society of Engineers - UAE and the Institute of Internal Auditors UAE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at exchanging expertise, organising various annual events, conferences and seminars, and increasing the role of the Institute as a tool for excellence and quality in engineering projects both locally and globally. Engineer Essa Al ...
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Taxi driver hit me first says man in UAE court accused of assault
ABU DHABI // A passenger hit a taxi driver so hard he needed eye surgery that cost Dh9,000, the Criminal Court heard today. The taxi driver, a Pakistani, said the Arab passenger hit him three times on the right side of his face, but the passenger insisted in court that the driver hit him first. Court records did not elaborate on the reason for the fight. The judge gave the pair until May 27 ...
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Abu Dhabi stall operators pay the price of unlawful beauty
ABU DHABI // Over 100 kilograms of illegal cosmetic items have been seized from stalls at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec) by municipality inspectors. The seized items included banned cosmetics, oils used for hair care, diet pills, and therapeutic herbal blends - none of which had been approved for sale by local authorities. In all, 727 packages weighing 101kg were confiscated. ...
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UAE court sets date for Tauqir Sadiq extradition ruling
ABU DHABI // A UAE court will rule on June 3 whether the former head of Pakistan's oil and gas regulator should be extradited. Tauqir Sadiq was arrested in the UAE on December 29 after fleeing Pakistan, where he is accused of embezzling more than Dh3 billion. He entered the Emirates on a baker's visa, but was tracked down following an Interpol notice. The Federal Appeals Court will ...
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Man confessed to drugs under threat and torture Abu Dhabi court told
ABU DHABI // A medical investigation shows police beat a drug suspect into confessing, a court heard today. M, an Emirati, confessed during a police interrogation to consuming hashish, but his lawyer told the Criminal Court the confession could not be relied upon. "He confessed under threat and torture," said lawyer Hadiya Al Hammadi. The lawyer presented the court with a medical ...
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Index 2013 exhibition opens in Dubai
Index International Design Exhibition and The Office Exhibition trade shows opened today at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Taking place for the first time simultaneously, the two exhibitions bring the latest international innovations and trends for the residential and commercial interior design sector to Dubai catering to the increasing demand from the entire MENA Region. Organized by dmg ...
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Dubai among top five world’s hottest retail markets
Dubai has retained its position as the second most important international retail destination globally, with London continuing to hold the top position, reveals CBRE’s 2013 edition of How Global is the Business of ...
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Dubai police in new crackdown on ivory smuggling
The new initiative is part of an ongoing bid by Dubai authorities to clamp down on the illegal shipment of elephant tusks from Africa to the Far ...
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Sunland execs jailed over Dubai property deal
Two Australian executives have been sentenced in Dubai to 10 years' jail on property fraud charges, while a third accused has been found not guilty, according to media ...
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DISTREE Middle East to host sixth expanded Middle East Retail Academy 2013 Awards
The 'Middle East Retail Academy (MERA): 2013 Awards' will be held in conjunction with DISTREE Middle East at the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Hotel in Abu Dhabi on May ...
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Ascott Secures its first property in Saudi Arabia
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the world's largest international serviced residence owner-operator, has entered Saudi Arabia by securing a management contract for its first premier serviced residence in Riyadh. Ascott Olaya Riyadh is slated to open near the King Abdullah Financial District in ...
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FVC announces distribution partnership with Revolabs for the MENA region
FVC, one of the Middle East & North Africa (MENA)'s leading VAD (value added distributor) in the technology sector, have announced that it is to be the official distributor of Revolabs, a provider of wireless audio solutions for unified ...
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IsFin launches website in Arabic
IsFin, the world's leading Islamic finance lawyers platform, has launched an Arabic version of isfin.net, a website devoted to inform clients all around the world about the newest updates, events and news in Islamic ...
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McAfee and Al Rostamani Communications co-host seminar on Data Protection and Security
McAfee, provider of IT Security solutions, hosted a seminar for Business enterprises, Financial Institutions and Government sectors on Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) and Database Security ...
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Karabus lawyer says South African nurse behind bars in UAE
A 24-year-old South African nurse remains incarcerated in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on unspecified charges as she awaits funding so she can pay restitution to her accusers, says lawyer Michael Bagraim. This emerged during Friday's press conference held to welcome home South African doctor Cyril Karabus after spending nine months in the UAE, where he was recently cleared of ...
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Four-year house arrest ends for ex-Nakheel employee cleared of Dh44m Dubai fraud
A former employee of Nakheel, Marcus Lee, has been cleared of all charges related to a collapsed Dh44 million property deal. Jeff Topping/The ...
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Emirati kills mum at Fujairah farm
A 24-year-old Emirati man killed his mother while holidaying at their farm in Fujairah by hitting her on the head with a sharp object following an argument, a newspaper reported on ...
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Dubai retailer unveils $12250 gold iPhone
Luxury smartphone retailer Givori this week launched its new 2013 collection, which included an Italian handcrafted, 19 karat gold iPhone which retails at AED45,000 ($12,251) and is adorned with alligator skin, diamonds and ...
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UAE in talks to ease visa requirements to Australia
Australia is considering relaxing visa requirements for UAE citizens in a bid to boost trade between the two countries and encourage more Emirati students to study at Australian universities, the UAE Foreign Minister has ...
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Dubai jails Aussie for 10 years
Matt Joyce, Managing Director, Dubai Waterfront, NAKHEEL, During the Launching of the Nakheel Waterfront, the biggest urban development project in the world, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in February 2, 2008. Picture: Valeriano Handumon / ITP ...
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Summer activities for kids at Dubai International Art Centre
Summer is back and so is the fun at Dubai International Art Centre (DIAC) that's buzzing with cool creative indoor activities. Summer is back and so is the fun at Dubai International Art Centre (DIAC) that's buzzing with cool creative indoor activities. Coming up next month is an excitement-packed summer camp for children and skill-enhancing special classes for adults. According to ...
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One Aussie jailed one cleared in Dubai
Australian businessman Matthew Joyce has been jailed for 10 years and fined $25 million by a Dubai court for fraud stemming from a collapsed land deal.But the court has cleared fellow Melbourne man Marcus Lee of wrongdoing, paving the way for him to return to Australia after four years trapped in the Gulf state.The men were arrested in January 2009 over fraud allegations brought by Gold Coast ...
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