![United Arab Emirates - Dubai - Feb. 26, 2009:
Francis Matthew, Gulf News editor-at-large, gives a speech on media industry changes at the Dubai Press Club on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009. Amy Leang/The National
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Former Gulf News editor-at-large, Francis Matthew, pictured at the Dubai Press Club in 2009. Amy Leang / The National
Former Gulf News editor-at-large, Francis Matthew, pictured at the Dubai Press Club in 2009. Amy Leang / The National
Briton who killed his wife in Dubai may only serve two years in jail
The death of Francis Matthew's father-in-law means his charges against him have now been dropped