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UAE and Kuwait coordinate arrest of fugitive in Dubai

The man had been sentenced in absentia to seven years in prison with hard labour

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The arrest was carried out through close cooperation between the two countries’ criminal investigation authorities, including direct coordination between the Kuwaiti branch of Interpol and its Emirati counterpart.

Woman detained at UAE airport over Instagram comment

Ajman Police warn online comments can lead to arrest, jail and hefty fines

Ajman Police warn over risks of social media comments.

Germany bank robber on the run after hostage scare

Hours-long German bank standoff ends, but suspect slips police cordon

Police stand in front of a bank, where bank robbers have taken multiple hostages in Sinzig, western Germany on May 8, 2026.

Ras Al Khaimah launches ‘Cross Safely’ campaign

Traffic deaths fall 12.6 per cent as RAK unveils smart patrol systems during Traffic Week

Brigadier Jamal Al Tair launches the ‘Cross Safely’ campaign in Ras Al Khaimah

Hyderabad top woman cop harassed in undercover sting

Police commissioner B. Sumathi’s midnight operation exposes safety fears on city streets

Standing alone in plain clothes at a bus stop in Dilsukhnagar shortly after midnight on May 2, the senior IPS officer B. Sumathi was approached repeatedly by men within minutes.

Dubai tenant ordered to pay Dh20,000 for arson threat

Legal action in Dubai sees tenant penalised for threatening arson attack

Dubai court orders Dh20,000 compensation in factory fire threat case

Sharjah Police launch anti-theft safety drive

Campaign targets home and vehicle theft with public safety focus

Sharjah Police launch proactive campaign to curb home and vehicle theft across the emirate

Pakistan arrests 13 over anti-state social media posts

Individuals held from multiple cities, including Lahore, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Multan

Officials said the content shared by the suspects had harmed public sentiment and negatively affected governance and state order. Photo for illustrative purpose

11 people fined for illegal antiquities trade

Move aims to protect cultural heritage in the Kingdom

The Heritage Commission fined 11 violators for dealing in portable antiquities without obtaining the required regulatory licences.

Dubai to host World Police Summit 2026 in Nov 2026 UAE

Event gathers 220 speakers from 110 countries for Dubai Police-led summit Nov 16–18 UAE

The fifth edition of the World Police Summit will take place in Dubai from 16 to 18 November 2026

Dubai just got safer — here’s what changed in 2026

Cybercrime crackdown, faster response and patrols boost safety

Dubai Police report a drop in serious crimes in early 2026, driven by proactive security and advanced prevention measures.

Dubai Police: 99.7% security coverage at Al Khawaneej

Inspection shows 98.2% happiness, fast response and smart policing excellence

Al Khawaneej Police Station reported 99.7% security coverage, serving 244,000+ residents across 1,272 sq km.

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