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A sandstone-coloured Sikh temple in Jebel Ali has become the latest symbol of religious tolerance in the UAE.

"This has proved once again that Dubai is a cosmopolitan city and respects all religion when far more liberal countries like Canada are not allowing Sikhs to practice their religion freely. Dubai's efforts are commendable, also it's a credit to the Sikh community here to start a gurudwara."

Ten acres of land in an industrial area were gifted to the Indian Association Sharjah by Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed, Ruler of Sharjah, for the purpose of building the crematorium. The first phase of building began last month.

The Gurunanak Darbar will be an architecturally distinctive structure located in the 25,400 square feet plot in Jebel Ali, Dubai, along Sheikh Zayed road connecting Dubai to U.A.E. capital Abu Dhabi. It is at the same time a functional avenue for community events and marriages.

"Sentencing 17 people to death in the absence of concrete proof and evidence is totally intolerable. They were not a threat for their national security and we strongly condemn this verdict...

A British man and woman jailed in Dubai for kissing in public have lost their appeal against their conviction.

At the time of writing, the Dubai gurdwara named 'Guru Nanak Darbar', has reached ground level with a three storey underground carpark which will accommodate up to 500 vehicles.

Ruler, P.M and Vice President of U.A.E has allowed Sikh Sangat to built first ever Gurudwara in Dubai.