Marijuana laws take a new turn in Middle East
Recently Mexico became one of the few countries to legalize marijuana cultivation and possession, joining Bangladesh, Colombia, Uruguay, and others. But in some regions, most specifically the Middle East, there is a set of strict laws when it comes to cannabis possession or cultivation. Marijuana or cannabis is not specifically banned in Islam but its effects have been […]
British detained in Dubai for “twitter abuse”
An ex-football club executive accused of social media crimes in Dubai will have to spend Christmas in prison, after his case was adjourned until January, according to BBC report. Ex-Leeds United managing director David Haigh pleaded not guilty to cyber slander at a Dubai hearing on Monday. Haigh had been due to complete a two-year prison […]
‘Infiniti Speed Pitching’ concludes in Hong Kong with UAE winner
Infiniti, one of the region’s fastest growing premium automotive brands, has today announced the conclusion of ‘Infiniti Speed Pitching’ announcing Thea Myhrvold with TeachMeNow.com as the winner of the $US40,000 in seed funding for her business. The programme in Hong Kong, closes out what started in the Middle East and called on participants had […]
Major news in UAE: Indian hangs himself after getting job termination letter in UAE
Top news in <Emirates 24/7>: Indian hangs himself after getting job termination letter in UAE One more Indian has committed suicide in the UAE, raising the number of people who ended their lives due to psychological and financial problems. Shyam Kumar, 47 from Kallampalam near Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, allegedly ended his life by hanging from the […]
Major news in UAE on Jun 8: UAE team supports campaign to protect sharks
Top news in <Gulfnews>: UAE team supports campaign to protect sharks news@theasian.asia
Major news in UAE on Jun 1
Top news in <Gulfnews>: Shark-finning: Clear and present danger news@theasian.asia
Major news in UAE on May 25: Twitter assault defendants fined Dh5,000 each
Top news in <Gulfnews>: Twitter assault defendants fined Dh5,000 each news@theasian.asia
Major news in UAE on May 18
Top news in <Gulf News>: UAE’s aerospace dream will make jets cheaper to fly news@theasian.asia
Major news in UAE on May 11
Top news in <Gulf News>: Authority to investigate claim teacher hit boy’s head against the wall news@theasian.asia
Major news in UAE on May 4: Lost parakeet tells police its owner’s address
Top news in <Gulf News>: Lost parakeet tells police its owner’s address news@theasian.asia
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