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London court orders Dubai ruler to pay 'record' divorce settlement
AFP, Published on 21/12/2021
» LONDON: The ruler of Dubai was on Tuesday ordered to pay his former wife and children around £550 million ($730 million) in what is thought to be the highest divorce settlement set by an English court.
Afghans fear for jobs and money after Taliban takeover
AFP, Published on 09/09/2021
» KABUL - As a nurse at one of Kabul's main hospitals, Latifa Alizada was the breadwinner for her family, providing for her three young boys and unemployed husband.
Officials reject call to bar Sheikh Mohammed from Kentucky Derby
AFP, Published on 30/04/2021
» LOS ANGELES - The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission on Thursday rejected a bid to bar Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, owner of Kentucky Derby favorite Essential Quality, following concern over the whereabouts of his daughter.
The Sheikh of Dubai and his two daughters
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 20/02/2021
» Dubai can be amusing, in a voyeuristic way, for a week or two. The tallest building in the world and the mall with the shark tank, but it's the people, really.
Dubai says princess 'home' after UN demands proof of life
AFP, Published on 20/02/2021
» GENEVA - Dubai's royal family insisted Friday that Sheikha Latifa was being "cared for at home" after the United Nations demanded proof that she was still alive following "disturbing" footage aired this week.
Dubai princess says fears for life as held 'hostage'
AFP, Published on 17/02/2021
» LONDON: The daughter of Dubai's ruler says she is being held captive and fears for her life after a foiled attempt to flee, according to footage broadcast on Tuesday.
Police fire tear gas as thousands join French healthcare protest
AFP, Published on 17/06/2020
» PARIS: French police fired tear gas after being pelted with objects during a Paris demonstration on Tuesday led by thousands of healthcare workers demanding more investment in the health system.
Dubai ruler ordered abduction of daughters: UK judge
AFP, Published on 06/03/2020
» LONDON - Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum ordered the abduction of two of his daughters and subjected his former wife to a "campaign of fear and intimidation", forcing her to flee to London with their two children, according to a British court ruling made public on Thursday.
Escape bids by rebel princesses throw spotlight on UAE rights
AFP, Published on 01/08/2019
» PARIS - Princess Haya, who is battling her husband Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al-Maktoum in a UK court, is the third princess who has sought to escape the Gulf emirate in recent years.
Escape bids by rebel princesses throw spotlight on UAE rights
AFP, Published on 31/07/2019
» PARIS - Princess Haya, who is battling her husband Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al-Maktoum in a UK court, is the third princess who has sought to escape the Gulf emirate in recent years.