Abu Dhabi records 50 financial crimes, bribery in 22 months

Judicial department lauds police and foreign cooperation in crack down on corruption Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has logged 50 criminal cases alleging financial irregularity and bribery in the last 22 months, said senior legal officials on Thursday. Department logs registered 21 cases of financial corruption involving embezzlement of public funds during 2017-2018...

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Man fined for Dh5,000 for taking woman’s photos

A Sharjah court orders Indian expat to pay fine for taking photo of woman involved in an accident Sharjah: An Indian man has been slapped with Dh5,000 fine for taking pictures of woman involved in a car accident with him. The Sharjah Appeal Court found ordered the man to pay the fine after he was found guilty of taking pictures of the woman without her permission, Judge Abdullah...

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Collector counts down National Day with rare UAE coins

Indian businessman Ram Tolani displays his ‘hidden treasures’ for public viewing Dubai: An Indian businessman, who boasts a coin and banknote collection worth over Dh10 million, has launched an exhibition of rare gold and silver coins of UAE Rulers and its landmarks in the run-up to the 47th National Day. Ram Tolani, 63, founder of Goodwill Insurance Brokers, said the exhibition...

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Comment: An investment for a strong future

Scott Shuey, Gulf News Business Editor, looks at the impact of the Dh486-billion ADNOC investment in the local economy and the world's energy market Dubai: The UAE’s decision to announce massive investments in oil and gas on Sunday is going to have a tremendous impact on its economy. It will allow ADNOC to attract more strategic partners in the fields of exploration,...

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Man fined for Dh5,000 for taking woman’s photos

A Sharjah court orders Indian expat to pay fine for taking photo of woman involved in an accident Sharjah: An Indian man has been slapped with Dh5,000 fine for taking pictures of woman involved in a car accident with him. The Sharjah Appeal Court found ordered the man to pay the fine after he was found guilty of taking pictures of the woman without her permission, Judge...

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