Emirati 'stabbed to death in knife fight over woman'

DUBAI // A man has been stabbed to death in what police say was a fight over a woman.

Dubai Police said two Emirati men in their late 20s, identified as S and M, fought last Monday night in Al Rashidiya after meeting the woman in a nightclub.

"The argument over this woman turned violent and they used knives and wooden board," said Brig Khalil Al Mansouri, head of Dubai Police CID.

M was dead by the time police arrived. He had injuries to his head and face, and knife wounds to other parts of his body.

Police said S was arrested shortly after one of his brothers told them where he was hiding.

He had minor injuries and was under the influence of drugs, they said.

Brig Al Mansouri said S had confessed during questioning and the case had been referred to Public Prosecution.

wissa@thenational.ae

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Pay varies significantly depending on the school, its rating and the curriculum. Here's a rough guide as of January 2021:

- top end schools tend to pay Dh16,000-17,000 a month - plus a monthly housing allowance of up to Dh6,000. These tend to be British curriculum schools rated 'outstanding' or 'very good', followed by American schools

- average salary across curriculums and skill levels is about Dh10,000, recruiters say

- it is becoming more common for schools to provide accommodation, sometimes in an apartment block with other teachers, rather than hand teachers a cash housing allowance

- some strong performing schools have cut back on salaries since the pandemic began, sometimes offering Dh16,000 including the housing allowance, which reflects the slump in rental costs, and sheer demand for jobs

- maths and science teachers are most in demand and some schools will pay up to Dh3,000 more than other teachers in recognition of their technical skills

- at the other end of the market, teachers in some Indian schools, where fees are lower and competition among applicants is intense, can be paid as low as Dh3,000 per month

- in Indian schools, it has also become common for teachers to share residential accommodation, living in a block with colleagues