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World's 'heaviest woman' shifts to Abu Dhabi hospital after row over her weight loss in India
Dr Muffazal Lakdawala, her bariatric surgeon in India, says it is a 'mistake' to move her.
Dubai becomes first city in the world to get its own Microsoft font
UAE officials are urging government entities to adopt it in all official correspondence.
Egyptian woman, once world's heaviest, set to move to UAE after row over her weight loss
Eman Ahmed Abd El Aty now weighs 172kg down from an estimated 500kg.
Blackwater founder Erik Prince reportedly held secret Seychelles meeting to foster Trump-Russia ties
The meeting was organised by the UAE's crown prince, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Australia tightens security checks for travellers flying from 3 Middle Eastern countries
The new measures will be adopted from 6 April.
Britain and US urged to act as Dubai arrests dissident Ahmed Mansoor in midnight raid
Mansoor was arrested for 'using social media to defame the UAE' and for 'promoting sectarian hatred.'
Couple detained in United Arab Emirates for 'having sex outside marriage'
Emlyn Culverwell and Iryna Nohai have been in detention since January 2017.
'Unethical hair': Ghana's Asamoah Gyan among 40 footballers guilty of breaching UAE Islamic rules
Former Sunderland striker, on loan at Dubai-based Al Ahli, ordered to have a haircut.
UAE announces audacious plans to build human settlement on Mars by 2117
The Mars 2117 Project will aim to send the Arab world's first spacecraft to the red planet.
Why is the Trump administration targeting the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist entity?
Under the move, the Muslim Brotherhood would join Isis and al-Qaeda as terrorist entities.
UAE foreign minister defends Trump's travel ban and says not aimed at Muslims
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed said ban was a legitimate action given America's security 'challenges'.
Saudi Arabia and UAE agree to support Trump's Syria and Yemen safe zone plan
The Arab royals pledge cooperation and discuss 'destabilising' activity of Iran.
Sheikhs vs Shale: An almighty oil market tussle ends in a draw
Neither Opec nor US shale producers could land a winning blow in the fight for oil market dominance.
British woman arrested for 'extra-marital sex' after reporting Dubai gang rape sees case dropped
UAE prosecutors say they halted the case after studies of mobile phone footage proved consent.
British woman 'gang-raped' in Dubai now faces jail for having extra-marital sex
Woman claims she was attacked by two UK tourists but faces potential charge under UAE law.
Owais Shah named interim head coach of the United Arab Emirates cricket team
Shah replaces former Pakistani seamer Aaqib Javed and will be in charge for three months.
Saudi Arabia and Qatar's banks most resilient to oil shock amongst Middle Eastern peers
Ratings agency Fitch says Saudi and Qatari banks are better placed than Gulf Cooperation Council peers to cope with a possible oil price shock.
Waqar Younis names his all-time Pakistan Test XI, omits himself from the list
Pakistan are currently playing their 400th Test against the West Indies at the UAE.
Pakistan vs West Indies, 1st Test: Where to watch, prediction, preview and betting odds
Pakistan take on West Indies in the second day-night Test on 13 October.
UAE port to publish weekly oil inventory data to improve transparency
Middle Eastern oil export hub Fujairah will release the data as Platts states new regional price benchmarks.
Uber and rival Careem abruptly suspend services in Abu Dhabi after drivers detained
Around 50 drivers were reportedly arrested over the weekend, one industry source said.
British companies exporting advance spy tech to international authoritarian governments
Devices capable of recording mobile phone calls among those sold.
UK citizen arrested in Dubai over Facebook post asking for blankets for Afghan refugee children
Scott Richards, 42, held under laws only allowing fundraising for charities registered in the UAE.
Obama administration transfers 15 Guantanamo Bay detainees to the UAE
The transfer included 12 Yemenis and three Afghans, the State Department announced.
Chief Happiness Officers appointed by UAE to train in 'science of happiness'
They are to spend five months between UK and USA for their training programme.
If you get caught using a VPN in the UAE, you will face fines of up to $545,000
UAE has introduced a federal law banning the use of VPNs to try to avoid paying for expensive VOIP services.
Turkey coup attempt: Authorities detain 2 Afghan-based Turkish generals in Dubai
Since the failed coup attempt, at least 99 generals and admirals have been charged.
Hundreds evacuated as firefighters tackle blaze in 75-storey Dubai skyscraper
Dramatic video captures the fire which started half-way up the Sulafa Tower in Dubai Marina.
UAE's burqa ban guidelines for Muslims in the West simply masks Islamophobia
While the UAE government's step is seen as progressive, it reinforces lazy stereotyping.
Investigation as Ohio police 'brutally arrest' Arab man for being an Isis terrorist
Police bodycams filmed officers forcing a man in Arabian headgear and robe to the floor.