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Man who is accused of raping and murdering 11-year-old boy in Abu Dhabi plotted attack for months
The public prosecutor said investigations revealed that the accused is the brother of the child's stepmother.
Dubai to charge 100% 'sin tax' on energy drinks
Tobacco and soft drinks also to be affected as low energy prices hit Gulf states.
Saudi Arabia to reopen border with Iraq for first time since Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait in 1990
Countries are working to boost ties in their bid to diminish Iran's growing influence in the Middle East.
US fighter jet crash lands at Bahrain International Airport causing flight disruptions
Flights to and from Bahrain have been disrupted following the the crash.
Hamburg mass stabbing suspect was a known radical and mentally unstable
The 26-year-old, who was born in the UAE, was quickly overwhelmed by passers-by and arrested.
Gulf News editor Francis Matthew held on suspicion of wife's killing in Dubai
Gulf News editor Francis Matthew has been in custody for almost a week.
Billionaire Sheikh steps in to save tiny village hall in Cornwall due to special connection
A wealthy Emir leapt to the aid of a Cornish village due to its historical link to his lifetime passion.
UAE princesses convicted of servant abuse by Belgium court
Their servants were forced to work seven days a week and deprived of food and water.
Video shows man in burqa abduct Abu Dhabi boy - before raping and killing him
Azan Majid Janjua's body was found on the roof of a building after being taken during Ramadan.
BAE Systems 'sold powerful spy technology to repressive regimes' across Middle East
Exports sent to Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Morocco and Algeria, BBC found.
Man 'wore a burka to tempt 11-year-old boy away to rape and murder him' on rooftop
A Pakistani immigrant has been arrested following the incident in Abu Dhabi.
Donald Trump claims credit for Qatar's diplomatic row with Gulf states
US president tweeted that his visit to Saudi Arabia was "already paying off" as Gulf states accused Qatar of funding terrorist groups.
How Donald Trump helped cause the Qatar diplomatic crisis
President Trump's arms deal with Saudi Arabia was "instrumental" in the re-emergence of the crisis.
Etihad and Emirates suspend flights to Qatar as diplomatic ties are cut
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt and Bahrain sever ties with Qatar amid claims Doha supports terrorism.
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Egypt break diplomatic ties with Qatar, citing terrorism
The four countries have accused Doha of destabilising the region and supporting terrorist groups like the Muslim Brotherhood.
Does South African President Jacob Zuma own a $25m Dubai palace?
President has denied allegations that the wealthy Gupta family have bought him a mansion in the UAE.
'World's heaviest woman' is suffering from cardiac issues say UAE doctors
Eman Abd El Aty was recently shifted from India after a row over her weight loss.
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.