Huda Ata

Special to Gulf News

Huda Ata is an independent writer based in the UAE.

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Civil Defence brings fire in Abu Dhabi under control

Civil Defence teams respond to evening fire in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dana neighbourhood

Civil Defence brings fire in Abu Dhabi under control

Man kills groom-to-be brother and stabs father

The 26-year-old victim was preparing to marry next month when the fatal stabbing occurred

Man kills own brother weeks before wedding, stabs father

Saudi Arabia recalls 4,464 Genesis cars over fire risks

Recall covers GV70, GV80, G80 and G90 vehicles from model years 2021 to 2026

The recall covers eight model and model-year combinations across the Genesis GV70, GV80, G80 and G90 ranges, spanning vehicles produced from model years 2021 through 2026.

Kuwait starts terminating 7,019 teachers in first phase

Teachers of Arab and other nationalities notified through the government’s Sahel app

Kuwait terminates 7,000 teachers of various nationalities to tackle staffing surplus

UAE says it does not comment on leaders’ conversations

UAE says engagement since October 7 has focused on de-escalation and regional stability

UAE responds to media reports, says it does not comment on leaders’ conversations

Dubai launches film contest celebrating community unity

Ahmed bin Mohammed reviewed preparations for the Arab Media Summit from September 15 to 17

Sheikh Ahmed reviewed preparations to mark the silver jubilee of the Arab Media Award.

Saudi Arabia says it will defend itself against Houthis

Prince Faisal bin Farhan says Riyadh will use all available means to protect its interests

Prince Faisal said the Houthis had “opened a Pandora’s box”, warning that the Kingdom was prepared to act in defence of its security.

Pair cleared in Dh500,000 Snapchat sexual content case

Ajman court overturns convictions in case over romantic and sexual Snapchat content

Authorities had been unable to obtain identifying information for the two Snapchat accounts, leaving their ownership unverified.

Three generations: Sheikh Hamdan shares a family moment

Sheikh Hamdan shared the casual family moment with followers on his Instagram account

The image captures an informal family moment away from official engagements, bringing together grandfather, father and son in a single frame.

Wife jailed after assaulting husband inside court

The confrontation was filmed inside Tanta court after years of marital disputes

She denied the accusations, saying instead that her husband had assaulted her during a dispute linked to years of marital and legal disagreements between them.

Kuwait orders co-ops to end jobs of staff aged over 67

Affected workers must receive their full financial and employment entitlements

The ministry said all employees affected by the directive must receive their full financial and employment entitlements.

Man shoots dead brother’s killer inside Syrian court

Police evacuated and closed the judicial complex as authorities continued investigation

Preliminary investigations indicated that the shooting was linked to a revenge dispute, while the gunman fled the scene.

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