Of the hundreds imprisoned, many are rape victims and pregnant.

The work on the 1.3m square 'Buroj Ozone City' is expected to begin in April 2016.

The reforms seek to curb the 'kafala' system, which does not allow foreign workers to return home or change jobs.

Group is understood to include a journalist that was working in the country without documentation.

Dubai announced a 3-day mourning period after the son of the Gulf emirate's ruler passed away.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) unveiled details of its Mars mission.

Authorities had confiscated bed sheets and other evidence for forensic tests to prove culpability

West Indies face UAE in a Group B clash of the 2015 ICC World Cup on Sunday. Find out how to follow the match live

South Africa sealed a 146 runs win over UAE in a Group B clash of the 2015 ICC World Cup.

South Africa face UAE in a Group B clash of the ICC World Cup on Thursday. Find out how to follow the game live.

Escalation of regional tensions in the Middle East and Asia Pacific driving global defence trade figure.

Pate could be jailed for five years for breaking strict UAE anti-cyber laws.

Pakistan face UAE in the 2015 ICC World Cup clash on Wednesday. Find out how to follow the game live.

Concerns for 3 Britons imprisoned for 10 days in Dubai including one with heart condition

India have registered a crushing nine-wicket victory over the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

India face UAE in a Group B clash of the 2015 ICC World Cup on Saturday. Find out how to follow the game live.

Ireland face UAE in the 2015 ICC World Cup Group B clash on Wednesday. Find out how to follow the game live.

UAE will look to improve on their last World Cup performance, which was 19 years back.

UAE halted air strikes against Islamist militants after Jordan pilot was captured.

Morocco winger says it is an honour to play for UAE club Al-Ahli

Egypt's Culture Ministry says Exodus has 'Zionist fingerprints' and 'historical' errors that 'offend Egypt'.

Warning comes after police sources claim burqa-clad woman who killed a US teacher did not act alone.

The UAE group is ready to sign cheques for both Mayweather and Pacquiao's biggest ever paydays.

Queen of Jordan calls for international Arab response to Islamic State fanatics

BREAKING: no immediate reports of any casualties have been reported.

Amir Azam, who is imprisoned in the UAE for money laundering, had seven homes in London seized.

HRW says domestic workers have passports confiscated and are routinely refused wages in UAE

One sister not expected to recover from injuries after losing part of her brain in hammer attack.

Sources say aid to be transferred in October as Egypt struggled to boost foreign currency reserves.

Biden apologises after blaming Sunni allies for facilitating growth of Isis and other militants in Syria.