The owner of Atlas, a jewellery chain in the GCC and India, has been sentenced to three years in jail for issuing two bounced cheques. Reports say MM Ramachandran wrote a cheque for AED 4 million and another one for AED 30 million to a local bank. The bank filed a complaint against the Indian businessman after he failed to settle outstanding dues in August, leading to his arrest in Dubai. Ramachandran’s lawyers are expected to appeal the ruling.
UAE fines 42 domestic worker recruitment firms for violating rules
As many as 42 domestic worker recruitment offices in the UAE have been penalised for breaking employment rules during the first half of 2026.
Dubai's RTA expands e-bike delivery service to seven new areas
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has expanded e-bike delivery service to seven new areas, including Dubai Media City, Jumeirah Lakes Towers and Dubai Marina, to boost connectivity.
Sharjah Charity sends food aid to Bangladesh flood victims
Sharjah Charity International (SCI) has provided food aid to those affected by the floods in Bangladesh, as part of its humanitarian efforts to alleviate the impact of the natural disaster on families.
UAE condemns Israeli settler attacks in occupied West Bank
The UAE has strongly condemned attacks by Israeli settlers on villages in the occupied West Bank, calling on the Israeli government to hold those responsible accountable.
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