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Aghaddir Ali

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Dubai based Journalist _Senior Reporter @gulf_news

 UAE
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Joined October 2011
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220 global leaders head to Dubai police summit gulfnews.com/uae/government/…
220 global leaders, 90 countries: Dubai prepares for police summit

220 global leaders, 90 countries: Dubai prepares for police summit

World Police Summit 2026 in Dubai gathers 220 leaders from 90+ countries to discuss policing, emerging technologies, and global security challenges.

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Dubai shuts 33 illegal nurseries, arrests 34 suspects gulfnews.com/uae/dubai/dubai…
Dubai Police arrest 34 over 33 illegal nurseries putting children at risk

Dubai Police arrest 34 over 33 illegal nurseries putting children at risk

Dubai Police arrest 34 for running 33 illegal nurseries, exposing children to neglect and abuse in unsafe, unlicensed facilities across the emirate.

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Dubai impounds 218 vehicles over noisy driving gulfnews.com/uae/dubai/dubai…
Dubai's noisy drivers face fines as 218 vehicles are seized

Dubai's noisy drivers face fines as 218 vehicles are seized

Dubai Police impound 218 vehicles and issue 518 fines in a crackdown on noisy driving, targeting modified exhausts and revving engines to ensure public peace.

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Sharjah court lifts arrest warrant in Dh2m debt case gulfnews.com/uae/sharjah/sha…
Dh2m debt battle: Sharjah court cancels Gulf national's arrest

Dh2m debt battle: Sharjah court cancels Gulf national's arrest

Sharjah court cancels arrest warrant for Gulf national after proof of insolvency application acceptance by Dubai Courts over Dh2m debt.

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RAK prison library earns UNESCO recognition for 2026 gulfnews.com/uae/ras-al-khai…
9,000 books, 150 courses: Inside RAK prison's education drive

9,000 books, 150 courses: Inside RAK prison's education drive

RAK prison education programme empowers over 5,000 inmates with 150+ courses, fostering rehabilitation and reintegration since 2011.

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Clues revealed: How police cracked two staged murders gulfnews.com/uae/dubai/dubai…
How a shower rail helped Dubai Police expose a murder

How a shower rail helped Dubai Police expose a murder

Discover how Dubai Police solved complex murder cases with 3D technology, DNA analysis, and forensic engineering.

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Sharjah automates fire damage certificates gulfnews.com/uae/emergencies…
No applications needed: Sharjah automates fire damage certificates

No applications needed: Sharjah automates fire damage certificates

New digital service automatically sends accredited documents by SMS and email

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UAE mother wins custody of 10 kids after second divorce gulfnews.com/uae/ras-al-khai…
Two divorces, 10 children and a Dh258,500 court ruling

Two divorces, 10 children and a Dh258,500 court ruling

UAE mother wins custody of 10 children after second divorce, with court ordering father to pay Dh258,500 annually for their care and education.

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Al Dhaid uncovers illegal workshops gulfnews.com/uae/dubai/al-dh…
Al Dhaid uncovers illegal clothing, carpentry workshops inside farm

Al Dhaid uncovers illegal clothing, carpentry workshops inside farm

Al Dhaid uncovers illegal workshops on a farm, exposing unauthorised clothing and carpentry activities violating regulations.

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Dubai tenant faces eviction over Dh2.4m unpaid rent gulfnews.com/uae/dubai/dubai…
Dubai tenant faces eviction over Dh2.4m unpaid commercial rent

Dubai tenant faces eviction over Dh2.4m unpaid commercial rent

Dubai tenant evicted from Business Bay property over Dh2.4m unpaid rent after failing to meet legal deadlines, court rules payment attempt came too late.

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Is your child being bullied? Signs to watch for gulfnews.com/uae/bullying-af…
One in three students bullied monthly. Do you know the signs?

One in three students bullied monthly. Do you know the signs?

Sharjah's Child Safety Organisation stresses the need to combat bullying, which harms children's confidence, mental health, and sense of belonging.

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AI thesis costs Dubai student his place at university gulfnews.com/uae/dubai/dubai…
AI controversy costs Dubai student his place in master’s programme

AI controversy costs Dubai student his place in master’s programme

Student loses legal battle in Dubai after court confirms dismissal for using AI in thesis, citing academic misconduct and fabricated references.

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Sharjah Book Fair: Police announce traffic plan gulfnews.com/uae/government/…
Sharjah Book Fair 2026: Police step up traffic, security measures ahead of opening

Sharjah Book Fair 2026: Police step up traffic, security measures ahead of opening

Patrols to monitor surrounding roads as officers manage crowds inside the venue

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Sharjah desert gatherings allowed, police clarify rules gulfnews.com/uae/sharjah/sha…
Sharjah desert gatherings allowed, police clarify rules

Sharjah desert gatherings allowed, police clarify rules

Sharjah Police clarify desert gathering rules, allowing residents to visit open areas while adhering to traffic regulations and respecting restricted zones.

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UAE court acquits broker in Dh10.5m fraud case gulfnews.com/uae/ras-al-khai…
Dh10.5m UAE sugar scam: Why the court acquitted the Asian broker

Dh10.5m UAE sugar scam: Why the court acquitted the Asian broker

Broker acquitted in Dh10.5m sugar scam; court highlights insufficient evidence of his role in fraudulent transactions.

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Riding an e-scooter in Fujairah? Police issue warning gulfnews.com/uae/fujairah/fu…
Riding an e-scooter in Fujairah? Police issue safety warning

Riding an e-scooter in Fujairah? Police issue safety warning

Fujairah Police urge residents to avoid riding e-scooters on roads, citing safety concerns and a new traffic advisory to protect riders and road users.

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Dubai Police cuts forensic test time to under a minute gulfnews.com/uae/dubai/dubai…
An hour to seconds: Dubai Police transforms forensic testing

An hour to seconds: Dubai Police transforms forensic testing

Discover how Dubai Police's new digital platform automates forensic tests, reducing manual steps and boosting efficiency in toxicology analysis.

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Dubai firms face Dh3.4m bill after 53-car deal defaults gulfnews.com/uae/crime/dubai…
Dubai car deal ends in Dh3.4m court order after bounced cheques

Dubai car deal ends in Dh3.4m court order after bounced cheques

Dubai court orders two firms to pay Dh3.42m after defaulting on payments for 53 cars under installment agreements, with 5% annual interest until full settlement.

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Sharjah sets rules for lost cash and valuables gulfnews.com/uae/government/…
Sharjah approves new rules for lost and abandoned property

Sharjah approves new rules for lost and abandoned property

New law sets out how found cash and belongings will be protected and returned to owners

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UAE delivery rider killed after hitting parked truck gulfnews.com/uae/emergencies…
UAE delivery rider killed after hitting parked truck

UAE delivery rider killed after hitting parked truck

Asian motorcyclist dies in Fujairah after hitting a parked truck. Police call for caution and adherence to road safety measures.

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