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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.
India cricket board BCCI planning on launching a 'mini IPL' in September
The mini IPL is set to replace the now defunct Twenty20 Champions League.
UAE foreign minister Anwar Gargash denies army withdrawal from Yemen
Gargash's latest comments contradict an earlier statement posted by the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince.
Emirates Airlines staff humiliated gay couple and their son in Dubai
Homosexuality is illegal in the United Arab Emirates, where the family had a layover en route to South Africa.
Yemen: UAE intervention with Saudi coalition against Houthi rebels 'practically over'
United Arab Emirates has been conducting air strikes over Yemen within a Saudi-led coalition since March 2015.
Tymal Mills named in England's T20 squad for one-off game against Sri Lanka
The 23-year-old paceman is among the fastest bowlers in the English domestic game.
Oil lurks around $50 per barrel as market expects another Opec stalemate
Opec ministers debate oil market supply and demand ahead of expected policy decision.
World's first fully functioning 3D printed office unveiled in Dubai
The 3D printed office is energy and cost effective and was built in less than 3 weeks.
UAE considers building an artificial mountain to increase rainfall
This could be the UAE's most ambitious development project yet.
Saudi women can now get copy of marriage contract
Earlier, only men had the right to obtain a copy in the kingdom.
Dubai With Attitude: Hip-hop meets cabaret at The Act, UAE's hottest urban club night
Legends such as DJ Premier and Talib Kweli are among stars to have performed at The Act.
Jordan becomes latest country to withdraw ambassador from Iran
It is the eighth country this year to either downgrade or sever relations with the country.
England bowler Mark Wood set to miss up to eight weeks of season due to ankle surgery
The 26-year-old fast bowler has not featured for England since their tour of the UAE.
Syria: Camera crew captures air strike that severely wounds journalist
Ibrahim al-Khatib is a journalist with UAE-based Orient News.