The owner of Atlas, a jewellery chain in the GCC and India, has been sentenced to three years in jail for issuing two bounced cheques. Reports say MM Ramachandran wrote a cheque for AED 4 million and another one for AED 30 million to a local bank. The bank filed a complaint against the Indian businessman after he failed to settle outstanding dues in August, leading to his arrest in Dubai. Ramachandran’s lawyers are expected to appeal the ruling.
Dubai strengthens emergency preparedness with strategic partnerships
The Dubai Resilience Centre has signed three key agreements to boost the city’s emergency preparedness and crisis response capabilities.
Dubai sets global benchmark for urban governance with new accord
Dubai Municipality has unveiled the Dubai Declaration on the Future of Urban Governance, a landmark global accord launched at the 15th Asia Pacific Cities Summit, hosted at Expo City.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed unveils MBR Endowment District
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister and Vice-President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has unveiled the MBR Endowment District that will be built at a cost of AED 4.7 billion.
UAE carries out new medical evacuation from Gaza Strip
The UAE has airlifted 57 patients from the Gaza Strip, along with their family members.
