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SIBF 2025 to host poetry evenings in 8 languages
Poetry evenings will give voice to verse in eight languages at the upcoming 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2025).
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October 25, 2025
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Dubai Culture marks a decade of 'Reading Box'
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), in collaboration with City Centre Mirdif, is set to launch the IOth edition of Reading Box from 28 October to 5 November 2025.
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October 25, 2025
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US mulls overhaul of Gaza humanitarian efforts
The United States is considering proposal for humanitarian aid delivery in Gaza that would replace the controversial US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), according to a copy of the plan seen by Reuters.
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October 25, 2025
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Dubai Police fulfil wish of 3-year-old girl
In a humanitarian gesture that embodies the spirit of generosity and compassion, the Dubai Police General Command surprised the three-year-old Sarah Nabil Ahmadi by granting her wish to wear a Dubai Police uniform and take a tour of the emirate in one of its luxurious police vehicles.
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October 25, 2025
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ADCCI, Brisbane boost economic ties
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has organised the Brisbane Forum for Networking and Economic Partnerships, bringing together a high-level economic delegation from the Australian city of Brisbane alongside representatives of government entities and the business community in the Emirate.
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October 25, 2025
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Hamdan approves formation of first ever Dubai Student Council
Following the directives of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has approved the formation of the Dubai Student Council for the 2025-26 academic year.
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October 25, 2025
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Markets experiencing period of volatility
Global markets are experiencing a period of elevated volatility as capital flows, central bank policy expectations, and macroeconomic surprises continue to reshape asset pricing across equities, bonds, and commodities, according to Chris Weston, Head of Research at Pepperstone.
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October 25, 2025
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PM must take charge of grooming inquiry
‘esaid when Sir Keir Starmer announced a full statutory inquiry into historical crimes committed against girls and women by grooming gangs that it was long overdue. That was four months ago.
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October 25, 2025
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Clearing Gaza's surface of bombs will take up to 30 years: Aid group
Clearing the surface of Gaza of unexploded ordnance will likely take between 20 to 30 years, according to an official with aid group Humanity & Inclusion, describing the enclave as a \"horrific, unmapped minefield.
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October 25, 2025
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Skaik sits inside top 10 on historic day for UAE at Asia-Pacific Amateur C'ship
The UAE's Ahmad Skaik heads into the weekend of the 16th Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship inside the top ten after fighting back impressively on a historic day for UAE golf at Emirates Golf Club.
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October 25, 2025
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17 migrants die as boat capsizes off Turkey's coast
Sixteen migrants and a people trafficker died when their inflatable dinghy capsized on Friday in the Aegean Sea off the Turkish resort of Bodrum, the coastguard said.
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October 25, 2025
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UAE, Russian FMs discuss strategic ties
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, during a phone call with Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, discussed bilateral relations and the strategic partnership between the two friendly countries.
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October 25, 2025
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UAE's horse racing season to begin in capital today
The curtain will rise on the 2025-2026 UAE horse racing season on Saturday, at the Abu Dhabi Turf Club, where the spirit of the sport will once again gallop into life beneath the capital's sky.
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October 25, 2025
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UAE attends G20 meeting in South Africa
The United Arab Emirates represented by the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), participated in the fourth technical meeting and ministerial meeting of the G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group, held in Cape Town, South Africa.
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October 25, 2025
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SIF ends with global call for unified finance, more regional partnerships
The 8th edition of the Sharjah Investment Forum concluded with a powerful mandate from senior government leaders and global experts to safeguard transparency in investment markets by standardising environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures and to expand on regional partnerships and sustainable investment.
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October 25, 2025
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Mbappe's Real aim to end Barcelona Clasico dominance, Betis face Atletico
Last season Barcelona romped to four Clasico victories over Real Madrid but led by inform striker Kylian Mbappe, Los Blancos are aiming to redress the balance on Sunday in La Liga.
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October 25, 2025
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De Zerbi's Marseille aim to hold on to top spot in Ligue 1
Marseille suffered a setback in the Champions League in midweek but are hoping to hold on to first place in Ligue I as they go to Lens on Saturday looking down on Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) from the French summit.
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October 25, 2025
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World Bank to support Kerala's health system improvement
The World Bank has approved a new program to improve life expectancy and quality of life for Kerala's II million elderly and vulnerable individuals.
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October 25, 2025
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DMCC announces 16% growth in Chinese companies registration
DMCC, the leading international business district that drives the flow of global trade through Dubai, has announced growth of over 168 in Chinese businesses joining its district in the past 12 months, bringing its total to over 1,000 Chinese companies. The announcement was made during DMCC’s latest Made For Trade Live (MFTL) roadshow to China that featured events in the Yangtze River Delta cities of Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou - three of the country’s most dynamic centres for technology and advanced manufacturing.
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October 25, 2025
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Forest beat Porto on Dyche debut as Villa shocked by Go Ahead Eagles
Sean Dyche got off to a winning start as Nottingham Forest boss thanks to two penalties to beat Porto 2-0 in the Europa League, while Aston Villa were stunned 2-1 by Go Ahead Eagles on Thursday.
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October 25, 2025
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Senegalese artist transforms Conakry's walls with captivating street art
CONAKRY: It was the middle of the day when Omar Diaw, known by his artist name “Chimere”—French for chimera—approached a blank wall off the main thoroughfare in Guinea ‘s capital and started spray-painting, “They know who I am,\" he said confidently.
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October 25, 2025
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Some areas of the UAE may experience rain on Tuesday
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) predicts the formation of cumulus clouds over the eastern and southern areas on Tuesday, which may be accompanied by rain.
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October 25, 2025
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Gilgeous-Alexander hits career-high 55 in Thunder's win over Pacers
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 55 points to lead reigning champion Oklahoma City over Indiana 141-135 in double overtime on Thursday in a historic rematch of last season's NBA Finals.
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October 25, 2025
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South Korea sees 'considerable' chance of Kim-Trump meeting
South Korea's unification minister said on Friday he believed there was a “considerable” chance that US President Donald Trump will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a visit to the peninsula next week.
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October 25, 2025
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Eurozone business activity growth accelerates as demand jumps: PMI
Eurozone business activity unexpectedly grew at a faster pace in October as companies received new orders at the quickest rate in 2-1/2 years, suggesting the bloc’s economy gained momentum at the start of the final quarter, a survey showed on Friday.
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October 25, 2025
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Ministry of Finance launches 'Retail Sukuk' initiative
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced the launch of 'Retail Sukuk', a new initiative that enables individual investors to invest in Shariah-compliant, government-backed Treasury Sukuk (T-Sukuk) through fractionalised digital investment platforms operated by participating banks in the UAE.
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October 25, 2025
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Armenian investments in Dubai reach $383 million
Armenian investments in Dubai reached approximately $383 million during the period 2018-2024, according to Salem Al Shamsi, Executive Vice President of International Relations at Dubai Chambers.
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October 25, 2025
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Border closures push up prices of essentials
Border closures between Pakistan and Afghanistan have pushed up prices of essential goods in both nations, with tomatoes now costing five times more in Pakistan since fighting broke out between the two South Asian neighbours this month.
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October 25, 2025
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The secrets behind the South Korean cosmetics boom
Jo Min-Su was working toward a computer science doctorate at one of South Korea's best universities when he stumbled on his calling: building a better lip gloss.
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October 25, 2025
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Sustainable farms reshape the future of British leather
Imagine a world where everything is made with care and provenance; where every step, from insect-thriving pasture to beautifully crafted bag, nourishes the planet instead of polluting it. A world where making leather helps restore soil health, supports local crafts-people, and builds communities of farmers and designers creating food, fashion, and hope for a better way of living.
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