UAE one spot shy of its 2021 gender goal; US disengagement in Mideast benefits Iran, Russia: Cheney; Infant falls to death in Sharjah

[Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here]( Tuesday, December 10, 2019 [UAE jumps 23 places on UNDP index]( The UAE jumped 23 positions on UNDP Gender Inequality Index 2019 to occupy the 26th position globally. The country was also ranked first in the Arab World in the latest rankings. [US disengagement in Mideast benefits Iran, Russia: Cheney]( Former US vice-president Dick Cheney warned that "American disengagement" in the Middle East will benefit only Iran and Russia, indirectly criticising President Donald Trump's pledges to pull forces out of the region. [Toddler falls to death from UAE building]( Parental negligence is blamed for the death of a two-year-old Syrian girl who fell from the window of her eighth floor apartment in Al Majaz 2 in Sharjah. [UAE judge pardons illegal resident because of son's name]( A son named Zayed proved lucky for an Asian father when a judge pardoned him and paid off Dh60,000 in over-staying fines from his own pocket. [Russia banned from Olympics for cheating over dope tests]( Russia was banned from the world's top sporting events for four years, including the next summer and winter Olympics and the 2022 football World Cup, for tampering with doping tests. [Sharif may travel to US for treatment on December 16]( Ailing former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif was likely to travel to the US from London on December 16 for further medical treatment, family sources have said. [More from UAE]( [Dubai doctors save tourist from near death]( [Tolerance is the only way to peace, say world leaders]( [OIC meet to shed light on lack of universal healthcare]( [More from Business]( [Dubai property demand is 'strong']( [Aramco set to become first $2 trillion company]( [5G calls for tighter security]( [More from International]( [Volcano eruption in New Zealand kills five, several missing]( [Woman stops flight from taking off over peanuts]( [India tables controversial Citizenship Amendment Bill]( [More from Sports]( [India's butterfingers need to get a grip]( [Davis scores 50 to lift Los Angeles Lakers]( [Barca's Messi to miss Champions League trip to Inter]( [More from Technology]( [Now, make free video calls in UAE on updated app]( [Countries need artificial intelligence to cope with changing world: Minister]( [5G will impact every aspect of life in smart cities]( [More from Entertainment]( [DIDO concert moves Dubai venue this weekend]( [Famous Bollywood actor applies for Indian passport]( [Rapper Juice WRLD dies of seizure at 21]( [More from Editorial and Opinions]( [The JNU revolt: Are they rebels with a cause?]( [Never lose hope in the face of adversity]( [Countries must strive to keep the Net free & open]( Trouble reading? [Click here]( to view in your browser. © Galadari Printing and Publishing Co. L.L.C. All rights reserved You have received this email message from khaleejtimes.com. Your email address has been recorded because you have subscribed to one of our print publications /newsletters or are registered with one of our web sites. For more information, visit [www.khaleejtimes.com]( [Subscribe]( | [Contact Us]( | [Advertise]( | [Privacy Policy]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [twitter]( [twitter]( [linkedin]( All rights reserved. [unsubscribe from list.](