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United arab emirates

NPA confident in team working on Gupta extradition process

By Lauren Isaacs

Atul and Rajesh Gupta were arrested in Dubai earlier this month, after a red Interpol notice was issued for the brothers who were wanted for widespread graft,...

  • FILE: Anti-Zuma protesters carried placards addressing the former president's alleged ties to the Gupta family during protests against corruption. Picture: EWN

    NPA making 'significant' strides in extraditing Gupta brothers to SA

    Mandy Wiener speaks to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Mthunzi Mhaga for more.

    18 days ago
  • FILE: Atul Gupta at a 'New Age' Business Briefing in Port Elizabeth. Picture: GCIS.

    ActionSA optimistic about extradition of Gupta brothers

    In a statement issued on Monday night, the Justice Minister’s office revealed it had received information from the United Arab Emirates that the fugitive brothers had been arrested there.

    21 days ago
  • FILE: Atul Gupta. Picture: Supplied.

    A great step forward: Outa, Casac laud arrest of Atul, Rajesh Gupta in UAE

    The justice minister’s office in a statement last night confirmed having received information from law enforcement authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that the pair had been arrested there.

    22 days ago
  • FILE: A screengrab of Atul Gupta. Picture: Eyewitness News.

    Justice Dept working with UAE on way forward after Rajesh, Atul Gupta arrested

    The brothers are wanted on corruption allegations in this country and South Africa has been trying to have them extradited to stand trial in a local court.

    22 days ago
  • US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (L) shakes hands with Morocco's Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita (R) during their meting in the capital Rabat on March 29, 2022.Picture: Jacquelyn Martin / POOL / AFP

    Blinken in Morocco for security talks, to meet UAE leader

    The trip comes in the shadow of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which along with sanctions has sent wheat and fuel prices soaring in a serious blow for import-dependent North African countries.

    91 days ago
  • President Cyril Ramaphosa (L) at the Expo 2020 Dubai on Monday, 28 March 2022. Picture: PresidencyZA/Twitter

    Ramaphosa: SA excited, honoured to be part of Expo 2020 Dubai

    The hosts have retained the title after the event, originally scheduled for 2020, was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

    92 days ago
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    UAE shrinks work week, shifts to Western-style weekend

    The "national working week" is mandatory for government bodies from 1 January and bucks the regional norm of a full day off on Friday for Muslim prayers.

    203 days ago
  • FILE: WAM said that the move was "to support the Turkish economy and boost bilateral cooperation between the two countries". Picture: 123rf.com

    UAE announces $10 billion fund for investments in Turkey - report

    The UAE and Turkey have backed opposing sides in the Libyan conflict and have diverging opinions on other regional issues such as gas exploration in the eastern Mediterranean.

    216 days ago
  • FILE: Justice Minister Ronald Lamola at an inter-ministerial briefing on the coronavirus in Pretoria on 13 March 2020. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/Eyewitness News

    Extradition treaty: SA criminals can run but can't hide, at least not in the UAE

    South Africa and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) concluded their finalisation and ratification of the treaties on extradition and mutual legal assistance between South Africa and the UAE.

    382 days ago
  • Picture: 123rf.com

    ICC contemplates moving 2021 T20 World Cup from India to UAE

    The ICC added a final decision on the host country for the October-November event would be taken later this month.

    392 days ago
  • A view of the Dubai Marina. Picture: pixabay.com

    Glitzy Dubai limits entertainment activity as virus cases spike

    COVID-19 infections have surged since the New Year and the UAE registered a daily record of 3,529 new cases on Thursday, a new high for the tenth consecutive day.

    523 days ago
  • FILE: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at a press briefing on 11 December 2019 in Washington. Picture: AFP

    Pompeo confirms US sale of F-35 jets to UAE

    Democratic lawmakers on 29 October had reported that the State Department had informally discussed the sale with Congress, which has the power to block arms sales.

    595 days ago
  • The press conference with the owners of two new vivo IPL teams has begun, in India. Picture: IPL official Facebook page.

    IPL gets government nod for UAE, invites new title sponsor

    The BCCI had earlier announced the popular Twenty20 competition, which could not begin in March because of the COVID-19 pandemic, would be played in the UAE from Sept. 19, subject to government approval.

    686 days ago
  • FILE: The European Space Agency’s Mars Express orbiter has been circling Mars since 2003. Picture: @esascience/Twitter.

    United Arab Emirates set to launch mission to Mars

    Japanese time Monday for a seven-month journey to the red planet, where it will orbit and send back data about the atmosphere

    709 days ago
  • FILE: Sudan's deposed military ruler Omar al-Bashir sits in a defendant's cage during his corruption trial in Khartoum on 24 August 2019. Picture: AFP

    Sudan opens Darfur crimes probe against Bashir regime figures

    The conflict between pro-government forces and ethnic minority rebels left around 300,000 people dead and 2.5 million displaced, according to the United Nations.

    919 days ago
  • FILE: Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed delivers a speech during a rally in Ambo, about 120km west of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 11 April 2018. Picture: AFP.

    Ethiopia to send 50,000 workers to UAE

    Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said that under the deal, 50,000 workers would be sent to UAE in the 2019/2020 fiscal year.

    1086 days ago
  • FILE: Sudanese protestors chant slogans demanding civilian rule on 30 June 2019 during a rally in Khartoum's southern al-Sahafa district. Police fired tear gas at protesters in Khartoum as thousands gathered for a mass demonstration against Sudan's ruling generals, amid international calls for restraint to avoid a new deadly crackdown. Picture: AFP.

    UAE calls for dialogue in Sudan to avoid violence

    Ethiopia and the African Union have been mediating between the two sides but have yet to achieve a breakthrough.

    1092 days ago
  • Qatar's forward Almoez Ali celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the 2019 AFC Asian Cup final football match between Japan and Qatar at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on 1 February 2019. Picture: AFP.

    UAE protest at eligibility of Qataris dismissed on day of final

    The AFC confirmed that the UAE FA had protested the eligibility of Almoez Ali and Bassam Al Rawi, who helped Qatar reach their maiden final at the continental championship.

    1243 days ago
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