Dubai: Englishman Sentenced to Four Years in Jail for Speck of Cannabis

By Larry Habegger | February 14th, 2008 |

The United Arab Emirates’ zero tolerance on drugs is a serious matter not to be trifled with if the case of an imprisoned Englishman is any indication. Press reports say... [Read this entry]

Dubai: Labor Strike and Dubai Air Show

By Larry Habegger | November 9th, 2007 |

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Some 40,000 Asian construction workers striking over low pay, high living costs and poor working conditions have created a labor crisis in this construction-mad city-state that has fueled its boom... [Read this entry]

Dubai: Zero Tolerance on Drug Possession

By Larry Habegger | August 2nd, 2007 |

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Possession of tiny amounts of illegal drugs means a jail sentence in the zero-tolerance United Arab Emirates, as evidenced by two Britons sentenced to four-year jail terms in Dubai in... [Read this entry]

Dubai: Police to Chase Reckless Drivers

By Larry Habegger | December 26th, 2006 |

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Police have been trained in high-speed driving skills and are now authorized to execute hot pursuits of reckless drivers. Until the plan went into effect Dec. 22, police avoided chasing... [Read this entry]

Dubai: Immigrant Laborers Will Protest at Tourist Sites

By Larry Habegger | April 11th, 2006 |

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Angry immigrant laborers who have no right to speak out about what they consider to be exploitation are plotting to take their protests to the beaches and shopping malls in... [Read this entry]

United Arab Emirates: Dangerous Drivers

By Larry Habegger | December 20th, 2005 |

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The Persian Gulf countries have some of the world�s highest auto accident rates, with traffic deaths now the second-leading cause of death, after heart disease. According to the World Health... [Read this entry]

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By Larry Habegger | April 26th, 2005 |

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The case of a British woman who has been in jail in Dubai since March 5 illustrates the importance of knowing the laws of countries on your itinerary. She was... [Read this entry]

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By Larry Habegger | August 26th, 2003 |

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When the International Monetary Fund and World Bank meet in Dubai Sept. 23-24, officials will allow peaceful protests at specified locations under police supervision, but will not tolerate riots or... [Read this entry]

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By Larry Habegger | March 18th, 2003 |

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Both the U.S. and British governments have warned of a terrorist threat to nightclubs in Dubai. Statements said they had “received indications” of a possible terrorist attack but provided no... [Read this entry]

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By Larry Habegger | March 11th, 2003 |

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The U.S. State Department authorized the voluntary departure of dependants and non-emergency personnel from the Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General in Dubai.

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