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Dubai Restructures Municipality, Seeks Economic Opportunities Worth $2.7 Bln

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai announced Tuesday a new comprehensive structure for Dubai Municipality that supports the emirate’s priorities, future directions and development plans in various sectors. This step aims to create economic opportunities worth AED10 billion ($2.7 billion) within five…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 11, 2022

Gulf Leaders Congratulate Saudi King on Success of Medical Tests

Gulf leaders have congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, who underwent successful medical tests at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Jeddah. The Royal Court said Sunday that the King will stay in hospital for some time to rest on doctors' advice after undergoing a…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 9, 2022

UAE Armed Forces Fully Prepared to Confront All Security Threats, Says Defense Minister

Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, the United Arab Emirates' Minister of State for Defense Affairs, stressed on Thursday that the UAE Armed Forces are fully prepared to confront all security threats arising from changes in the regional and global geopolitical landscapes, reported the state news agency WAM. He explained that…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 5, 2022

The establishment looked the other way from Sheikh Mohammed’s cruel misdeeds

When the Queen stepped out of the Royal Box at Ascot’s Champion Day last October to hand out a trophy, her name was announced in the same breath as the Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Evening Standard · Mar 24, 2022

Princess Haya insists ‘we are not pawns for division’ after High Court battle with Sheikh

‘I have been deeply humbled, through this long and intense experience of British justice, to see with utter clarity the values and foundations that built this wonderful country,’ Princess Haya said

Evening Standard · Mar 24, 2022

Dubai ruler's ex-wife gets custody of children after 'exorbitant' domestic abuse

Dubai's ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, inflicted "exorbitant" domestic abuse against his ex-wife, a senior British judge has concluded as he awarded her sole responsibility for looking after their children.

Reuters · Mar 24, 2022

Abductions, hacking and horses: the Dubai royals' UK custody battle

The High Court in London has ruled that the ruler of Dubai's ex-wife should have sole responsibility for their children's welfare, citing his "domestic abuse" towards her.

Reuters · Mar 24, 2022

Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed abused former wife Princess Haya to ‘exorbitant degree’, High Court finds

Princess Haya will now have sole responsibility for their two children in regards to their medical care and schooling.

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2022

Dubai ruler branded domestic abuser and banned from raising his children

The ruler of Dubai has been branded a domestic abuser behind a reign of terror against his ex-wife as a High Court judge banned him from bringing up his children.

Evening Standard · Mar 24, 2022

UAE Cabinet Approves Trading Shares of Cooperatives on Financial Markets

The United Arab Emirates approved on Thursday a decision allowing cooperative associations to list shares on the local financial markets, state news agency (WAM) reported. Headed by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the cabinet approved a decision on the trading of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 18, 2022