Dubai Prosecutors Seek Tougher Sentence for Torture Mum Who Killed Son Dubai prosecutors have requested a tougher sentence for the Emirati mother who was convicted of torturing and killing her 8-year-old son. The mother, who has not been named, was originally sentenced to 10 years in prison and ordered to pay blood money for the...

What is the Procedure for Applying for Bail after Being Detained? Being detained can be a traumatic experience, but it’s not the end of the line. In the UAE, like in most other countries, a person who has been detained has the right to apply for bail. Bail is essentially the release of a detained...