Afkar Ali AhmedContributorAfkar Ahmed is a bilingual journalist with more than two decades of experience in the UAE, covering breaking news, courts, public affairs and human-interest stories. She tells stories that inform, engage and matter.
Man jailed in Sharjah for Dh1.5-million college admission scam The man has been sentenced to 6 months in prison, and the case has been referred to the civil court
UAE bank ordered to clear customer's credit card debt after failing to prove charges An Abu Dhabi court ordered a bank to refund nearly Dh100,000 after it could not prove the customer agreed to interest and fees charged on his credit card
UAE authorities crack down on hidden, exposed wells after dramatic Fujairah rescue The domestic worker managed to keep hold of the terrified seven-year-old in the dark, keeping his head above water until emergency first responders arrived
Man to be deported from UAE for tampering with crime scene in murder investigation Despite the restriction, the defendant broke the lock, broke into an apartment sealed by prosecutors and removed furniture and other belongings
Dubai court orders man to return Dh1.35 million to partner, says profits don't cancel debt The man failed to fulfill his ongoing commercial obligations or return the seed capital, despite facing relentless official demands from the investor over an extended period
Man loses Dh84,000 in fake lottery scam; UAE court sentences 2 to jail The callers allegedly presented themselves as representatives of a government entity, helping create the impression that the unexpected prize was genuine
UAE court orders woman to pay Dh60,000 after calling off wedding, not returning gifts The case involved Dh67,827 in cash and gold bars he had given her, with the former couple later agreeing to a Dh60,000 settlement payable in two instalments
New Sharjah initiative streamlines traffic, licensing procedures for residents Police said the platform also allows visitors to learn directly about available services and benefits, while also explaining how smart and digital services can be accessed
Nanny jailed, fined by Abu Dhabi court for assaulting 3-year-old boy in her care The attack left the boy with multiple scratches across his chest and below his jaw, according to a medical report presented during the criminal and subsequent compensation proceedings
Abu Dhabi court orders father to pay Dh197,680 to school over unpaid fees The court held a woman responsible for Dh142,800 after the cheque, drawn on her account, could not be cashed because it had been prepared in a way that prevented payment
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