UAE suspend two footballers for 5 matches, fine them Dhs500,000 each
The decision, which is in line with the list of penalties and sanctions for national teams, came after the two players had committed a violation inside the team's camp on June 7, 2025.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Gulf Today
2 hours ago
- Gulf Today
Man poses as fake real estate agent, defrauds a woman of over Dhs80,000 in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Family, Civil, and Administrative Cases Court has ordered a man to pay Dhs80,900 and an additional Dhs4,000 in compensation for the damages, to a woman after he defrauded her by impersonating a real estate agent on WhatsApp. He deceiving her with a fake property rental opportunity, sending her property photos and details, and requested her to transfer the amount to his bank account. The case dates back to the time when a woman filed a lawsuit demanding the return of Dhs80,900 and Dhs5,000 in compensation for the damages she incurred. The plaintiff stated that the appellee had scammed her, taken her money, and was convicted in a criminal case filed against him. The court ruled that the appellee's actions were proved fraudulent, as he had wrongfully taken Dhs80,900 from the plaintiff. Consequently, the court ordered him to return the amount and pay Dhs4,000 in compensation for the material and moral damages incurred by the plaintiff.
Al Etihad
21 hours ago
- Al Etihad
4th Bike Abu Dhabi Gran Fondo to take place in the emirate
3 July 2025 18:29 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Organised by Abu Dhabi Sports Council, the 4th Bike Abu Dhabi Gran Fondo will take place on Sunday December 21, 2025 edition will feature a reversed route that begins in Al Ain Region and ends in Abu Dhabi, offering cyclists the opportunity to experience the nation's most scenic 2025 race will feature an Dh2,000,000 prize pool. In total, 364 awards will be presented — 44 more compared to 2024, marking the event's continued growth and dedication to rewarding cycling excellence at all General of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, His Excellency Aref Hamad Al Awani, emphasised the race's importance as a key pillar in Abu Dhabi's journey to becoming a leading global destination for Excellency Al Awani said, 'The Bike Abu Dhabi Gran Fondo is a unique competitive event that brings together amateurs and professionals alike. It reflects our strategic vision to make cycling an integral part of life in the emirate.'His Excellency Al Awani added that the 4th edition marks a major shift with the race now starting in Al Ain Region and ending in Abu Dhabi, as opposed to previous editions that began in the Excellency Al Awani also highlighted that increasing the number of winners and dedicating Dh2 million in prizes underscores the council's commitment to advancing the event and strengthening its standing on the international race race is part of the Bike Abu Dhabi platform and its ongoing annual initiatives, aimed at establishing the emirate as a global hub for cycling and supporting its long-term vision of promoting healthy and sustainable its launch in 2022, the Bike Abu Dhabi Gran Fondo has earned a place on the global cycling calendar, drawing participants from around the world and showcasing Abu Dhabi's commitment to promoting healthy, sustainable lifestyles through previous edition welcomed more than 1,000 male and female cyclists from more than 70 nationalities, presenting a strong display of tolerance and coexistence, core values embraced by the UAE. The 2025 race coincides with the Year of the Community initiative, adding a strong element of social cohesion and inclusion, and reaffirming the vital role of sport in strengthening national unity and building bridges across all segments of society.
Gulf Today
a day ago
- Gulf Today
UAE Central Bank slaps Dhs5.9m fine on foreign bank
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) imposed a financial sanction of Dhs5,900,000 on a foreign bank operating in the UAE, pursuant to Article (14) of the Federal Decree Law No. (20) of 2018 on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Illegal Organisations and its amendments. The financial sanction is based on a CBUAE examination, which revealed the bank's failures to comply with its Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Illegal Organisations framework, and related regulations. The CBUAE, through its supervisory and regulatory mandates, endeavors to ensure that all banks and their staff abide by the UAE laws, regulations and standards established by the CBUAE to maintain transparency and integrity of the financial transactions and safeguard the UAE financial system.
