Emiratis in Egypt told to avoid crowds; UAE reporter killed

The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged Emiratis in Egypt to keep away from the gathering and demonstration areas.

Eisa Abdullah Al Kalabani, Director of the Department of Nationals Affairs at the Ministry, said the move comes in line with keenness of the UAE on safety of its citizens abroad.

He noted that the UAE Embassy in Cairo has set up an operations room that works round the clock, adding that the following emergency numbers can be contacted in the event of emergency: UAE Embassy in Cairo: 0020237766102 or 002021148636156 or the operations room at the Ministry 024449600.

Supporters of Egypt's ousted President Mohammed Morsi react to tear gas during clashes with security forces near the largest sit-in by supporters of Morsi in the eastern Nasr City district of Cairo, Egypt, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013. (AP)

Dubai journalist killed

A cameraman for British broadcaster Sky News and a Dubai-based newspaper reporter were killed during violence in Egypt on Wednesday, their employers said.

Sky said Mick Deane, 61, was shot and wounded while covering the violent breakup of protest camps in the capital, Cairo. It said he was treated for his injuries but died soon after. The rest of the Sky crew was unhurt.

Habiba Ahmed Abd Elaziz, 26, who works for the Xpress, was shot dead near the Rabaah Al Adawiya mosque in Cairo as security forces moved in on a sit-in by supporters of ousted president Mohammed Morsi.

Supporters of Egypt's ousted President Mohammed Morsi clash with security forces near the largest sit-in by supporters of Morsi in the eastern Nasr City district of Cairo, Egypt, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013. (AP)

The reporter was said to be on annual leave and was not on assignment at the protest for the XPRESS, a sister publication of Gulf News.

Sky said Deane had worked for the broadcaster for 15 years in the United States and the Middle East. He was married with two sons.

Dozens of people have been killed across Egypt Wednesday in clashes between security forces and supporters of Morsi.

Sky news chief John Ryley said Deane was “the very best of cameramen, a brilliant journalist and an inspiring mentor to many at Sky.”

Supporters of ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi take cover from Egyptian security forces fire during clashes in Rabaah Al-Adawiya in Cairo's Nasr City district, Egypt, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013. (AP)

British Prime Minister David Cameron said he was “saddened to hear of the death” and said his thoughts were with Deane’s family and colleagues.

The Dubai daily said it spoke to the UAE journalist’s younger sister Arwa Ramadan, who confirmed her death.

“My mom spoke to her close to (early morning prayers), but when she called again at 12 noon, there was no response,” the sister said. “She called again, and somebody picked up the phone and told her Habiba was dead. My dad, who is in Egypt right now, confirmed it later.”

The Xpress Deputy Editor Mazhar Farooqui said: “It’s hard to believe she’s gone. She was passionate about her work and had a promising career ahead.”

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