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Abu Dhabi court postpones Sudan illegal military arms trade case to August 12

Abu Dhabi’s Federal Court of Appeal has postponed hearing in the Sudan military equipment case, involving 13 individuals and six companies, to August 12. The decision to adjourn was made after reviewing evidence and confessions linking the defendants to arms smuggling and money laundering. During the session, the Federal Public Prosecution presented a plea in which it reviewed material and digital evidence, including audio and video recordings, conversations, documents, technical and financial reports, in addition to the confessions of a number of defendants, stressing that this evidence constitutes an integrated system that proves the crimes attributed to them. The prosecution also presented a video clip that clarified the stages of planning and implementation of the criminal scheme, and how the state’s lands, institutions and facilities were exploited to conclude illegal military equipment deals, and to transfer funds and disguise their proceeds through companies, bank accounts and fictitious documents, until the accused were apprehended while inspecting the plane’s cargo before it departed for Sudan. The prosecution asserted that exploiting the state’s territory, institutions, and facilities to implement these deals was not only an attack on the provisions of the law, but also an attack on the state’s right to extend its […]

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Kuwait court revokes mother’s custody after she uses kids to make social media ads

A landmark ruling in Kuwait has revoked the custody of two children from their mother, granting custody to their father. According to Al Anba, a local media outlet, the court had found that the mother had used the children to advertise products on social media, which negatively imapcted their studies. The court said in its reasoning that this custody does not mean that a parental authority has been negated or reduce the father’s role in their children’s education. The authority said that good upbringing is based on cooperation between the custodian and the guardian in the best interest of the childrens while keeping the children informed of essential developments related to their health, education, and behaviour. The court then said that it is in the best interest of both children to transfer custody to their father. This move was made after the court was satisfied with his ability to provide a safe and stable family environment. The court ruled to remove custody from the mother and grant it to the father, placing the two children in his care and upbringing in accordance with the law. Meher Dhanjal is a Digital Journalist who breaks news first and breathes second. She loves […]

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Etihad resumes flights to Bahrain, Kuwait after weeks of suspension

Etihad Airways will resume flights to Bahrain and Kuwait from Saturday onward after three weeks of suspension due to renewed Iranian attacks. Flight EY 643 to Bahrain International Airport (BAH) and flight EY653 to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) are scheduled to fly starting Saturday, August 8, according to Etihad’s flight status tracker. Etihad earlier cited “operational reasons” as the reason for cancelling flights to both countries. Other flights have been affected within the past few weeks, including a flight to Saudi Arabia’s Dammam Airport in late July. Suspensions to the Kingdom of Bahrain began on July 16 after an Etihad aircraft was forced to turn back to Abu Dhabi. The return flight, from Bahrain to the UAE capital, was also cancelled. Flights to Kuwait were also cancelled during this time period as both countries faced attacks by neighbouring Iran. Hind Aldah is a business reporter based in Sharjah. In her spare time, you will find her playing classical guitar, painting amateur oil paintings, or crocheting the same old scarf that leads nowhere.

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Doctor arrested in Kuwait for providing illegal abortions, pills

A gynaecologist in Kuwait has been apprehended for providing illegal abortions and providing his patients with illegal abortion pills in exchange for money. Authorities received information that the Egyptian expat was conducting these activities in his private clinic and receiving payments in cash or via bank transfer for the same. The Criminal Security Sector, represented by the General Department of Criminal Investigation, then investigated the matter. The authorities set up an ambush in which he agreed to provide abortion pills at his clinic. After obtaining the necessary legal authorisation, the force proceeded to the designated location and arrested him. They found 49 abortion pills and 115 psychotropic pills at his home. He later confessed to the charges and said that he had illegally obtained the pills from abroad. The suspect and seized items were referred to the relevant authorities. Meher Dhanjal is a Digital Journalist who breaks news first and breathes second. She loves chasing page views and finding stories that tug at readers’ heartstrings.

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Philippines, GCC strengthen medical screening system for overseas workers

Expansion aims to make pre-departure health checks more accessible for Gulf-bound workers The Philippines and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are strengthening cooperation on the medical screening of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), with plans to expand the number of accredited health facilities conducting mandatory pre-departure medical examinations for workers bound for Gulf countries. The initiative has been discussed during a meeting on August 4 at the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Central Office in the Philippines. Officials from the DMW have met with a delegation from the GCC Secretariat, the Gulf Health Council, and embassy representatives to discuss the implementation of the Wafid Programme. The programme is a digital platform that manages pre-deployment medical examinations for workers travelling to GCC member states, helping ensure that health screenings are carried out by accredited facilities that meet common standards. During the meeting, the GCC delegation has presented the Wafid Programme’s accreditation process for participating health facilities, its quality assurance measures, and its implementation across 21 countries, including the Philippines. The programme is also used in Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Ethiopia, Ghana, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Mali, Morocco, Nepal, Niger, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, and Uganda. Currently, there are 24 Wafid-accredited […]

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Prophet’s Mosque introduces digital platform to enhance visitor experience

Interactive map, live crowd updates and prayer occupancy services among new features Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has launched a range of digital services to help visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque plan their visit in advance and navigate the site more efficiently. Available through the authority’s website, the platform provides visitors access to information and services before and during their visit as part of efforts to improve the overall visitor experience and enhance the quality of digital services. Among the new features are an interactive map of the Prophet’s Mosque, a live crowd monitoring service for the route to offer salutations to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), real-time updates on prayer area occupancy, a visitor services portal, the Manarat Al Haramain platform, a worshipper’s guide and a children’s hospitality centre. The interactive map provides up-to-date information on facilities and service locations, enabling visitors to move around the mosque more easily. The crowd monitoring service allows worshippers to check congestion levels before heading to the Rawdah and greeting area, while the prayer occupancy service helps them identify the most suitable time and location for prayers. The […]

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Yemen’s Houthis claim attacks on two Saudi oil tankers

These were the eighth and ninth Saudi oil tankers targeted since the start of the blockade Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis said on Wednesday that they attacked two Saudi oil tankers, as the rebels pressed on with their maritime blockade of the kingdom. These were the eighth and ninth Saudi oil tankers targeted since the start of the blockade last month, according to figures given by a Houthi military spokesman. Saudi authorities had no immediate comment on the report. The group “successfully targeted the Saudi oil tanker Wafa in the northern Red Sea, off the coast of Yanbu, with a number of ballistic missiles,” Yahya Saree said, in a video statement. In a later statement, Saree said the rebels targeted the “Saudi oil tanker Daisy in the Gulf of Aden with a ballistic missile”, referring to the waterway that connects to the Red Sea. The Houthis declared they will escalate attacks in the northern Red Sea because Saudi Arabia is diverting its oil tankers there from the south in response to their blockade. The blockade has threatened top oil exporter Saudi Arabia’s ability to get its supplies to the world following Iran’s parallel blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, cutting off the […]

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Saudi Arabia introduces online service to transfer eligible foreign workers to individuals

New online service enables eligible expats to move into domestic worker jobs Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has launched an online service allowing individuals to apply for the transfer of eligible foreign workers from private sector companies to individuals for employment in domestic occupations. The ministry said the service, available through its electronic platform, is designed to regulate the transfer of expatriate workers from private sector establishments to individuals under specific rules and conditions. It said applicants must hold a valid work permit and must not be employed in senior professions, including educational, technical, healthcare or specialist occupations, or in professions reserved exclusively for Saudi nationals. The occupation to which the worker is transferred must be one classified as domestic work. The ministry said applications must include an electronically certified waiver from the previous employer, endorsed by the chamber of commerce, along with proof of the new employer’s financial ability, either through a salary certificate or a bank statement. A copy of the worker’s residence permit showing their fingerprint and signature must also be submitted, together with details of the requested domestic occupation and the new employer. The service coincides with the mandatory implementation of Saudi […]

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Saudi forecaster warns of dust storms and high waves along Red Sea coast

Weather conditions expected to affect parts of Mecca and Medina regions through Friday Dust-raising winds and high waves are forecast to affect parts of Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast from Wednesday through Friday, the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) said. The weather conditions are expected to impact coastal areas between Yanbu and Al Qunfudhah, including the road linking the two cities, from August 5 to 7, according to a forecast map issued by the NCM. The forecaster said active winds would stir up dust and sand across parts of the Mecca and Medina regions, reducing horizontal visibility in affected areas. High waves are also expected along sections of the Red Sea coast, with the NCM urging the public to follow weather updates and exercise caution, particularly when travelling along coastal roads or engaging in marine activities. Saudi authorities routinely issue weather alerts during periods of strong winds and rough seas to help minimise risks to motorists, residents and seafarers.

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Interpol hails ROP for dismantling international human trafficking and drug smuggling ring

The International Criminal Police Organization, known as Interpol, has commended the efforts of the Royal Oman Police, represented by Interpol Muscat, for successfully dismantling a criminal network involved in human trafficking and drug smuggling. The operation began when police in Zimbabwe alerted international counterparts about a victim lured to Oman under the false pretense of employment. During transit, the victim was intercepted and forced to swallow drug-filled capsules to smuggle narcotics internationally. Following a swift investigation in Oman backed by Interpol support, authorities arrested four individuals, seized illegal drugs, and safely rescued the victim.

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Abu Dhabi court postpones Sudan illegal military arms trade case to August 12

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