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New initiative to inspire UAE's youth to explore green careers
The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) and Emirates Nature-WWF, co-founding partners of Connect with Nature, introduced a new Work Experience initiative to prepare UAE youth for future roles in environmental conservation and sustainability.
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August 16, 2025
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RAK Properties posts Dhs160.6m net profit
RAK Properties recorded revenue of Dhs774.79 million for the H1 period.
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August 16, 2025
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MacIntyre grabs lead at BMW Championship
Robert MacIntyre used a red-hot putter to birdie the last six holes and surge to a three-shot lead over Tommy Fleetwood in the US PGA Tour BMW Championship in Maryland on Thursday.
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August 16, 2025
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Myanmar villagers scavenge for food as hunger bites
People in western Myanmar have been driven to scavenging for bamboo shoots, as humanitarian workers warn a wartime blockade and aid cutbacks led by Washington have caused hunger cases to surge.
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August 16, 2025
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EPL referees to crack down on players holding in box
English Premier League (EPL) referees are likely to award more penalties this season in a tougher response to players who grapple and hold opponents in the penalty area.
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August 16, 2025
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Indian expats gather in Dubai to celebrate 79th Independence Day
Scores of Indians, from Dubai and other emirates, carrying Indian flags, beaming with pride, assembled with joy and excitement to be a part of the 79th Independence Day celebrations
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August 16, 2025
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Five killed as 'copter crashes during rescue mission
Five people were killed on Friday when a government helicopter, engaged in bringing essential supplies to the flood affected areas, crashed in Changi Banda area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the provincial government said.
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August 16, 2025
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Lebanon PM slams Hizbollah chief's civil war 'threats'
BEIRUT: Hizbollah leader Naim Qassem vowed Friday to fight government plans to disarm his group, with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam accusing him of making \"unacceptable\" threats to unleash civil war.
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August 16, 2025
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UAE likely to receive rain today, says NCM
The country is expected to experience light rainfall in eastern and southern areas on Saturday, continuing until Monday, due to the impact of a weak surface low-pressure system extending from the east, accompanied by an upper-level high-pressure system, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
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August 16, 2025
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Ajman bans use of e-scooters on public roads
AJMAN: Ajman Police announced a ban on the use of all types of electric scooters on public roads and streets, as part of their efforts to enhance traffic safety and reduce accidents resulting from the unsafe use of these devices.
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August 16, 2025
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Frank urges 'real' Spurs fans to back Tel after racist abuse
Thomas Frank urged Tottenham fans to back Mathys Tel in Saturday's Premier League opener against Burnley after the French forward was racially abused this week.
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August 16, 2025
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Holders Bayern's German League crown up for grabs after rocky summer
Pretenders to the crown Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen and cup holders Stuttgart are priming themselves for a run at Bayern Munich's Bundesliga (German League) title after a frustrating summer transfer window for the Bavarian giants.
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August 16, 2025
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Coach Hurzeler 'confident' on Baleba's future at Brighton
Brighton and Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hurzeler expressed confidence that talented midfielder Carlos Baleba will not be leaving the club despite interest.
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August 16, 2025
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Rescuers scour debris after 60 killed in floods
Indian rescuers pulled bodies from mud and rubble on Friday after the latest deadly floods to crash through a Himalayan village killed at least 60 people and washed away dozens more.
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August 16, 2025
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Chelsea boss eager to sign new defender as Colwill cover
Enzo Maresca is keen for Chelsea to a sign a centre-back to cover the absence of the injured Levi Colwill.
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August 16, 2025
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Aramco signs $11b deal with consortium
Aramco has signed an $II billion lease and leaseback deal involving its Jafurah gas processing facilities with a consortium of international investors, led by funds managed by Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a part of BlackRock.
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August 16, 2025
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Marquez seeks elusive first victory in Austria
Runaway leader Marc Marquez was in ominous form as MotoGP returned from its month-long mid-season break, topping Friday practice in Austria.
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August 16, 2025
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Barca will register new recruits ahead of La Liga opener: Flick
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick remains confident his club will register key players including new signings Joan Garcia and Marcus Rashford in time for Saturday's La Liga opener at Mallorca, despite ongoing financial fair play complications.
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August 16, 2025
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Indonesia unveils 2026 budget with lower deficit
Indonesian President PrabowoSubianto on Friday proposed a $934 billion budget for 20%, forecasting a deficit of 2.488 of GDP, while pledging to eliminate the shortfall and achieve a balanced budget within three years.
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August 16, 2025
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Hub71 attracts 13 AI-focused start-ups in first half of '25
Abu Dhabi continues to strengthen its position as a leading global destination for ambitious projects in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, supported by advanced infrastructure, progressive legislation, and a thriving investment environment.
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August 16, 2025
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Knowledge Lounge launches series of events for August
\"Knowledge Lounge,\" one of the many innovative initiatives of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), is organising a rich lineup of events for August, aligning with its mission to foster a sustainable, knowledge-based society and embed quality reading into everyday life.
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August 16, 2025
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Global stocks near record peak as markets await Trump-Putin talks
US President Donald Trump, setting off for the Alaska meeting with Vladimir Putin, described his Russian counterpart as a 'smart guy' and hailed a good respect level on both sides
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August 16, 2025
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Global equity fund inflows hit a 6-week high on soft US inflation
Investors snapped up a net $19.32 billion worth of global equity funds during the week, reversing their net sale of $7.63 billion for the prior week
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August 16, 2025
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MoF briefs visiting Indonesian delegation on best practices
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has welcomed a high-level delegation from the Executive Leadership Programme of the Republic of Indonesia, as part of a field visit aimed at exchanging knowledge and exploring best practices in areas such as the digital transformation of government services, medium-term financial planning, and zero-based budgeting methodology.
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August 16, 2025
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Israeli minister threatens Palestinian inmate Barghouti
Israel's far-right national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir published a video on Friday in which he confronts the most high-profile Palestinian detainee in Israeli custody in his prison cell.
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August 16, 2025
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China urges Cambodia and Thailand to restore peace
China urged Cambodia and Thailand to continue efforts towards restoring a lasting peace at their border as soon as possible, a Chinese foreign ministry statement said on Friday as it summarised an earlier trilateral meeting.
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August 16, 2025
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Libya to hold rare local vote in test for divided nation
Libya goes to the polls on Saturday for rare municipal elections seen as a test of democracy in a nation still plagued by division and instability.
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August 16, 2025
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Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club grab lead
The fifth round of the second edition of the Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship (no-gi) kicked off on Saturday at Al Nasr Club in Dubai, attracting wide participation from athletes representing clubs and academies across the UAE.
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August 17, 2025
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Korea's ICT exports surge 14.5% in July
The Republic of Korea's exports of information and communication technology (ICT) products jumped 14.5 per cent from a year earlier in July on record-high performance of chips, data showed Wednesday.
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August 17, 2025
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PSG want to continue making history, says Enrique
Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique has been impressed by the improvement his players have shown after one week of training following a busy summer when they finished as Club World Cup runners-up and believes they can retain the Champions League.
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