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The Abu Dhabi Criminal Court has sentenced a former Chairman of the Board of Directors of a government-owned Abu Dhabi company, and a CEO at the same company, to 15 years in prison for money laundering. — WAM photo
Abu Dhabi court sentences 2 top executives to 15 years in jail for money laundering
ABU DHABI — The Abu Dhabi Criminal Court has sentenced a former Chairman of the Board of Directors of a government-owned Abu Dhabi company, and a CEO at the same company, to 15 years in prison for money laundering. In a statement on Wednesday, the court said, the men, who have not been named, "took advantage of their position in the company and misused public funds." They were ordered to pay a fine and return about 8 billion dirhams (SR8 million approximately) to the two companies that had cheated. The court also ordered the seizure of the proceeds of crime and the property of equivalent value, sentenced the two accused to pay an amount of 501,000 dirhams as temporary compensation to the two companies which claimed violation of their civil rights, and ordered the deportation...
February 03, 2021

Abu Dhabi court sentences 2 top executives to 15 years in jail for money laundering

The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday recorded 3,977 new COVID-19 cases and 12 more virus-related deaths over the past 24 hours. — Courtesy photo
UAE new COVID-19 cases, deaths soar to record high
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday recorded 3,977 new COVID-19 cases and 12 more virus-related deaths over the past 24 hours, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health carried by WAM.This brings the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 313,626 and the death toll to 878.The new patients, all of whom are in a stable condition, and are receiving the necessary care, were detected after the ministry conducted 173,952 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment, according to the ministry.In the statement, the ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary treatment. The ministry...
February 03, 2021

UAE new COVID-19 cases, deaths soar to record high

The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday announced the gradual and phased return of in-person classes for all academic levels in public schools across the country, starting from Feb. 14 (Sunday). — File photo
UAE students to gradually return to schools from Feb. 14
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday announced the gradual and phased return of in-person classes for all academic levels in public schools across the country, starting from Feb. 14 (Sunday). In a statement, the UAE's education ministry along with the Emirates Schools Establishment said that distance learning will remain available as an option until the end of the school year. It added that the decision was made based on the recommendations of the relevant authorities following the analysis of the health situation and after taking into account the wishes of the parents of students, as they are essential partners in the process. It further stated that hybrid learning, where students have a choice to combine both traditional classroom experiences or attend virtually...
February 03, 2021

UAE students to gradually return to schools from Feb. 14

Starship SN9, SpaceX's early prototype for a rocket the company hopes will carry the first humans to Mars, launched a high-altitude test flight on Tuesday that saw the vehicle travel a few miles up in the air, hover for a moment, and then conduct a belly flop-like maneuver on the descent before making an explosive landing back on the launch pad. — Courtesy photo
SpaceX Mars rocket prototype explodes on landing, again
AUSTIN, Texas — Starship SN9, SpaceX's early prototype for a rocket the company hopes will carry the first humans to Mars, launched a high-altitude test flight on Tuesday that saw the vehicle travel a few miles up in the air, hover for a moment, and then conduct a belly flop-like maneuver on the descent before making an explosive landing back on the launch pad.The rocket's three engines ignited, turned off, and then re-ignited for the landing as planned, however, the rocket burst into a fireball when it returned to the launch pad. It was not immediately clear what went wrong. The test launch comes after the 160-foot tall rocket prototype had been stranded on its launchpad in Texas over the weekend. It was poised to take off for the test launch last week, but it stayed...
February 03, 2021

SpaceX Mars rocket prototype explodes on landing, again

wo FBI agents were fatally shot and three agents were wounded in a shootout as they executed a search warrant in Sunrise, Florida, on Tuesday. — Courtesy photo
2 FBI agents killed and 3 injured in Florida shootout
WASHINGTON — Two FBI agents were fatally shot and three agents were wounded in a shootout as they executed a search warrant in Sunrise, Florida, on Tuesday morning, the FBI said.The subject of the warrant is dead, the FBI said in a statement.The shooting occurred at about 6 a.m. as a team of law enforcement officers executed a federal court-ordered search warrant as part of violent crimes against children case, according to a statement from FBI Miami Special Agent Michael D. Leverock and spokesman Jim Marshall. Two of the injured FBI agents were taken to the hospital and are in stable condition, while the third injured agent was not hospitalized, officials said.FBI Director Christopher Wray identified the deceased agents as Special Agent Daniel Alfin and Special Agent Laura...
February 02, 2021

2 FBI agents killed and 3 injured in Florida shootout

Kuwait recorded on Tuesday 811 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 166,654. — Courtesy photo
Kuwait COVID-19 cases surge to 166,654 with 811 new infections
KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait recorded on Tuesday 811 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 166,654, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health.The ministry announced one more virus-related death over the past 24 hours, taking the total number of fatalities in the country to 960.According to the ministry’s spokesman Dr. Abdullah Al-Sanad, there are currently 6,708 active cases in the country out of which 59 are receiving treatment in intensive care units.A total of 9,140 swab tests were conducted over the past 24 hours, raising the total number of COVID-19 examinations in the country to 1,547,402, Al-Sanad said.Earlier in the day, the ministry announced that a total of 510 more patients have recovered from...
February 02, 2021

Kuwait COVID-19 cases surge to 166,654 with 811 new infections

Sami Dimassi, the regional director and representative of UNEP West Asia.
West Asia countries set priorities for environment action for the next four year
MANAMA — In preparation of the Fifth Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5) taking place on the Feb. 22-23, the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) Regional Office for West Asia convened a high-level meeting of senior officials from environment authorities, permanent representatives to UNEP, League of Arab States, Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council and Major Groups and Stakeholders.Representatives were briefed on the Medium-Term Strategy 2022-2025 of UNEP and road map to the United Nations Environment Assembly. Countries discussed environmental challenges in the region and priority regional actions to address them. The outcome of the meeting will guide UNEP Regional Office in aligning its work program in support of regional and countries’...
February 02, 2021

West Asia countries set priorities for environment action for the next four year

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Tuesday announced that the first shipment of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine has arrived from India at Dubai Airport.
Dubai receives first shipment of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
DUBAI — The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Tuesday announced that the first shipment of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine has arrived from India at Dubai Airport.DHA will be making the AstraZeneca vaccine available in the emirate as part of its commitment to provide the public a choice of different vaccines. The provision of the vaccine also supports the UAE’s broader objective of combating the pandemic.The Dubai Health Authority expressed its appreciation to the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention for their efforts to curb the pandemic and their ongoing cooperation with authorities in India to make the AstraZeneca vaccine available in Dubai.The AstraZeneca vaccine is the latest addition to the list of COVID-19...
February 02, 2021

Dubai receives first shipment of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

File photo shows Secretary-General of Arab League Ahmed Aboul Gheit
Arab League decries Kosovo's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital
CAIRO — The Arab League in the strongest terms on Tuesday condemned Kosovo's recognition of Jerusalem as "capital of Israel" and its decision to establish an embassy in the occupied city.The Secretary General Ahmad Aboul Gheit said in a statement Kosovo's decision in this regard is "illegitimate and constitutes a breach of the international law that recognizes the city of Jerusalem as occupied territory whereby barring transfer of embassies to it."The decision also contradicts international unanimity with regard of opening embassies in occupied Jerusalem where only two states have violated this stance, the United States and Guatemala."United Nations Security Council Resolutions in this respect are explicit, he said, alluding in particular to the UNSC...
February 02, 2021

Arab League decries Kosovo's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital

The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday recorded 3,310 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 309,649. — Courtesy photo
UAE reports 3,310 new cases, 7 deaths amid COVID-19 resurgence
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday recorded 3,310 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 309,649, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health carried by WAM.The ministry announced seven more deaths from complications caused by COVID-19, taking the country's death toll to 866.The new patients, all of whom are in a stable condition, and are receiving the necessary care, were detected after the ministry conducted 181,635 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment, according to the ministry.In the statement, the ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus...
February 02, 2021

UAE reports 3,310 new cases, 7 deaths amid COVID-19 resurgence

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