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The latest news criminal cases, courts and crime news from the UAE

President Sheikh Mohamed has pardoned two footballers and a club director convicted of an assault after a match in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs

President pardons Egyptian footballers and director jailed for assaulting guard in Abu Dhabi

UAEOctober 30, 2024

The Public Prosecution has ordered their pre-trial detention pending further investigations. UAE Public Prosecution

UAE Attorney General orders investigation of Bangladeshis charged with rioting

UAEJuly 20, 2024

There has been an increase in the amount of fake emails, bogus calls and text messages aimed at tricking people into sharing their personal details and stealing their money. Getty Images

Bank customer loses Dh15,000 in online payment scam

MoneyMay 30, 2024

The Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal's State Security Chamber will deliver the verdict in the case involving the 'Justice and Dignity Committee' on July 10. Photo: Abu Dhabi Judicial Department

Terror case verdict to be issued in July

UAEMay 10, 2024

Firefighters tackle the blaze at the Ajman shop. Photo: Ajman Police

Man 'stabbed woman to death in Ajman, then burnt down shop'

UAEMay 06, 2024

The new decree in Dubai will replace a previous tribunal with a new authority that will have a broader mandate. Pawan Singh / The National

Dubai to set up body to resolve DIFC and domestic court conflicts

EconomyApril 08, 2024

Asking for money illegally can lead to three months in prison and a fine of Dh5,000. Jeff Topping / The National

Organised criminals coming to UAE to beg for money during Ramadan

UAEMarch 25, 2024

Ramadan in Dubai Central Jail in Al Awir.
A Muslim Convert prays.
Antonie Robertson/The National

Ramadan in prison: Dubai inmates find faith during holy month

UAEMarch 24, 2024

Police say the 'unknown messages’ method had lured an increasing number of people into drug addiction. Photo: Dubai Police screengrab

Nearly 300 held over WhatsApp drug-delivery service

UAEMarch 19, 2024

Dubai Customs officers have foiled an attempt to smuggle 26kg of marijuana hidden in bags of red onions. Photo: Dubai Customs

Dubai Customs seize 26kg of marijuana smuggled in bags of onions

UAEFebruary 28, 2024

Sharjah Police noted a 24 per cent rise in drug seizures across the emirate in 2023. Photo: Sharjah Police

Sharjah Police seize drugs worth more than Dh115m in 2023

UAEFebruary 27, 2024

The ruling has been described as a 'massive moment for the Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court'. Photo: Wam

Expatriate Muslim father wins custody of daughters at Abu Dhabi court

CourtsFebruary 19, 2024

Dubai Police received tens of thousands of tip-offs from the public about suspected crimes. The National

Public tip-offs via app lead to huge crime crackdown in Dubai

UAEJanuary 19, 2024

Eight men involved in a fatal stabbing in Business Bay lose their appeal in Dubai for a reduced sentence. Photo: Dubai Police

Knife killer loses appeal in Dubai against life sentence for murder

CourtsJanuary 15, 2024

The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department. Andrew Henderson/The National

Couple lose appeal against 66-year sentence in Abu Dhabi

UAEJanuary 13, 2024

Dog bite wounds sustained after a dog attack in Fujairah last year. Photo: Supplied

Dog owners urged to be vigilant as doctors deal with spate of attacks

UAEDecember 30, 2023