Border guards in the Asir region of Saudi Arabia thwarted an attempt to smuggle 73 kilograms of hashish, with an estimated street value of $1.8 million, into the Kingdom. The drugs were seized by authorities and preliminary legal proceedings have been completed, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday. It follows an announcement on Friday…
The owner of a building that collapsed in Jeddah at the end of May, killing seven people and injuring another eight, has been detained, the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority announced on Thursday.The authority found that the building owner, Firas Hani Jamal Al-Turki, the deputy minister for shared services at the Ministry of Culture, had tried…
Talks in Cairo this week are reportedly aiming to reach a humanitarian truce by Eid Al-Fitr, high-level Egyptian sources told the pan-Arab Al Araby Al Jadeed newspaper, noting that discussions were getting closer to a deal. “With the presence of the delegation from [Hamas] and the head of the CIA, William Burns, in Cairo, the agreement is…
A case against 84 people charged with running a clandestine terror organisation in the UAE has been adjourned to March 14 to complete the defence’s pleas. These defendants are accused of establishing and managing the organisation known as the ‘Justice and Dignity Committee’. The charges against them include planning terrorist acts, fundraising for the Organisation,…
KT reader wants to know the rights of airline travellers in case of flight delays exceeding 10 hours due to technical issues Question: I travelled from Dubai to Maldives on a local carrier for vacation with my family. There was a long delay of over 10 hours in flights. When I asked the staff, they said…
For 24 years, Sushma transformed her rented apartment in Gardens into a cherished family home — her almost ‘forever home’ — until an eviction letter was stuck on her door 15 days ago. Dubai’s property developer Nakheel is renovating several Gardens community buildings and has issued hundreds of tenants a one-year eviction notice. In a…
Question: I registered a company in the UAE and got an investor visa based on it. I am now planning to leave the country. Do I need to cancel the licence or will it expire on its own? Please advise. Answer: The UAE has several jurisdictions where a company may be registered. Since you have not mentioned…
Question: I work in a mainland company in the UAE. What should I do if my approved annual vacation is cancelled without informing me? What are my rights in this regard? Answer: It is assumed that your employment is subject to the provisions of the UAE’s Federal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021 on the Regulation…
It is advisable to first conduct basic due diligence prior to signing an off-plan unit sale and purchase agreement Question: I am planning to invest in an off-plan property in Dubai. What are my rights as an investor if the property is not handed over to me on time? Answer: It would be advisable for you…
Question: I am in a managerial role in a company in mainland Dubai. Do the reduced Ramadan work hours apply to me? If I am asked to work beyond the six hours, am I eligible for some kind of compensation? Answer: Since you’re employed by a mainland company in Dubai, the provisions of Federal Decree-Law No 33…
