United arab emirates
NPA confident in team working on Gupta extradition process
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,...
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NPA making 'significant' strides in extraditing Gupta brothers to SA
Mandy Wiener speaks to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Mthunzi Mhaga for more.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
