DUBAI // An unemployed man charged with assaulting police officers and threatening them with a knife missed his court hearing this morning after police could not locate him, a Dubai court heard this morning.
Prosecutors said BN, a 22-year-old Emirati man resisted police officers on duty when they came to his house to arrest him on June 17, 2010. He was accused of possessing and selling drugs.
According to records, a Dubai police anti-narcotics captain, AH, and sergeant MA were ordered to arrest BN on the drug charges.
But, AH testified, BN had been tipped off, and
when they tried to arrest him in the middle of a sale, he locked his car doors and drove away.
Police chased BN to his house in Al Qouz area. When they attempted to enter, he threatened them with a knife and ran inside, records show. And
police entered the house 30 minutes later, they discovered that BN had escaped, records show.
The next hearing was scheduled for April 3 to summon the defendant.
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The biog
Name: Atheja Ali Busaibah
Date of birth: 15 November, 1951
Favourite books: Ihsan Abdel Quddous books, such as “The Sun will Never Set”
Hobbies: Reading and writing poetry
The biog
Alwyn Stephen says much of his success is a result of taking an educated chance on business decisions.
His advice to anyone starting out in business is to have no fear as life is about taking on challenges.
“If you have the ambition and dream of something, follow that dream, be positive, determined and set goals.
"Nothing and no-one can stop you from succeeding with the right work application, and a little bit of luck along the way.”
Mr Stephen sells his luxury fragrances at selected perfumeries around the UAE, including the House of Niche Boutique in Al Seef.
He relaxes by spending time with his family at home, and enjoying his wife’s India cooking.
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West Ham 2-3 Tottenham
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Bournemouth 1-2 Wolves
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Watford 0-3 Burnley
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Director: Nayla Al Khaja
Starring: Jefferson Hall, Faten Ahmed, Noura Alabed, Saud Alzarooni
Rating: 3.5/5
The Mandalorian season 3 episode 1
Director: Rick Famuyiwa
Stars: Pedro Pascal and Katee Sackhoff
Rating: 4/5
Brief scoreline:
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if you go
The flights
Emirates flies to Delhi with fares starting from around Dh760 return, while Etihad fares cost about Dh783 return. From Delhi, there are connecting flights to Lucknow.
Where to stay
It is advisable to stay in Lucknow and make a day trip to Kannauj. A stay at the Lebua Lucknow hotel, a traditional Lucknowi mansion, is recommended. Prices start from Dh300 per night (excluding taxes).
MEDIEVIL (1998)
Developer: SCE Studio Cambridge
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Console: PlayStation, PlayStation 4 and 5
Rating: 3.5/5
