DOHA: A Qatari citizen, Dr Mahmoud Al Jaida, was taken into custody by the UAE authorities as he was transiting through the Dubai International Airport on February 26, Al Sharq reported yesterday.
Al Jaida still remains under custody in the UAE and no explanation has been given until now for his arrest, said the daily. He was also not allowed to contact his family and relatives. High-level contacts are being made with UAE officials to ensure his early release, said the daily. The Peninsula