UAE 'dissidents' charged over Muslim Brotherhood ties

The United Arab Emirates has ordered 94 people to be tried on charges of trying to seize power.

The Attorney General said the alleged suspects had formed a secret group that publicly called on people to observe the teachings and values of Islam, but in fact sought to overthrow the state.

He said they had links to foreigners, including the Muslim Brotherhood.

The UAE has arrested dozens of alleged dissident Islamists, who have said they are victims of false accusations.

Political parties and demonstrations are banned in the UAE.The UAE comprises seven sheikdoms run by ruling families.

Several of its Gulf neighbours - including Bahrain, Yemen, Oman and Saudi Arabia - were rocked by pro-democracy protests inspired by the revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt in 2011.