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Robert Carlos Alvarez Vera was arrested in the UAE following a request by authorities in Ecuador. Photo: John Reimberg / X

Ecuadorian wanted by Interpol arrested in UAE

Roberto Carlos Alvarez Vera is latest on Interpol wanted list to be detained by Emirati authorities

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UAE condemns alleged drone strike on Vladimir Putin's residence

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Residents are urged to seek medical advice if unusual or concerning symptoms develop following a mosquito bite. Alamy

UAE issues mosquito warning as residents report increase in numbers

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Sharjah Ruler approves emirate's largest budget of $12.1bn

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There will be free public parking in Dubai on New Year's Day, with the exception of multistorey car parks and Al Khail Gate N365. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Public parking will be free in Dubai on New Year's Day

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Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed meets Fifa president Infantino in Dubai

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Abu Dhabi hospital first in world to use new spinal muscular atrophy drug

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