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Al Wasl battle past Kalba to secure third spot
Al Wasl secured a hard fought 2-1 victory over Kalba in the Adnoc Pro League to finish their campaign on a positive note and strengthen their hold on third place.
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May 17, 2026
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India a land of opportunities driven by tech, humanity: PM
Modi addresses Indian diaspora in Netherlands, says India is emerging as a key force in innovation, economic growth and global cooperation at a time when the world is facing multiple challenges
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May 17, 2026
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Robots cannot travel on planes as passengers: Airline
Southwest Airlines has banned all humanoid or animal-like robots from its flights, according to a new update on the carrier's website.
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May 17, 2026
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New smart parking at Mirdif Avenue Mall launched
ParkinUAE has launched a new smart parking at Mirdif Avenue Mall in Dubai, through a smart technology-based parking system, where these parking spaces are barrier-free and ticketless, in addition to providing automatic payment and post-payment options via the Parkin app, to ensure a comfortable and easy parking experience.
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May 17, 2026
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Celtic hit late double to win Scottish Premiership
Celtic snatched the Scottish Premiership title from Hearts in the dying minutes of the season on Saturday, scoring two late goals to earn a 3-1 win and a 14th title in 15 years.
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May 17, 2026
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South Korea coach backs Son to shine at his fourth World Cup
South Korea's coach backed Son Heung-min to get back to goalscoring ways at his fourth World Cup after on Saturday naming the striker in his squad for the tournament.
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May 17, 2026
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Dubai gets a new landmark: Museum of Digital Art
Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), launched the Museum of Digital Art (MODA), a landmark addition to Dubai's cultural landscape and the region's first museum dedicated to digital art and new technologies.
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May 17, 2026
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UAE saves 10-year-old Iraqi child’s life
A 10-year-old Iraqi child named Youssef Haider, received the world’s most expensive therapeutic injection, beginning a new journey of hope in confronting the rare disease known as Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
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May 17, 2026
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Sharjah and Spain boost business ties
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), represented by its Sharjah Training and Development Centre (STDC), has launched the Strategic Business Leadership Programme in Spain as part of an academic and field tour aimed at empowering national talent and enhancing leadership and management competencies.
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May 17, 2026
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Dubai, Montenegro to enhance business ties
Dubai Chambers welcomed a high-level delegation headed by Majda Adzovic, Minister of Public Works of the Republic of Montenegro, to its headquarters for a meeting focused on enhancing investment relations between Dubai and Montenegro.
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May 17, 2026
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Tara Sutaria shares empowering Cannes 2026 experience with inspiring women
Bollywood actress Tara Sutaria, who made her debut at Cannes 2026, has shared her experience of sharing the platform with fellow women who are skilled, powerful, beautiful, intelligent, and everything all at once.
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May 17, 2026
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Etihad and Uzbekistan Airways sign codeshare deal
Etihad Airways and Uzbekistan Airways have signed a codeshare agreement that opens Central Asia for Etihad's global guests and links Uzbekistan Airways guests to Etihad’s daily Abu Dhabi service.
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May 17, 2026
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Chamber unveils ‘Member Privileges’ initiative with five partnerships deals
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced the launch of its ‘Member Privileges’ initiative through five new strategic partnership agreements with Microsoft, DHL, e& UAE, Project Management Institute, and Dubai Insurance.
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May 17, 2026
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Villa humble Liverpool to book CL spot next season
Aston Villa secured Champions League football with a 4-2 win over Liverpool on Friday that leaves the Reds still at risk of missing out on Europe's elite competition next season.
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May 17, 2026
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Mohamed Bin Zayed offers condolences
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan offered condolences on the passing of Amna Ahmed Mohammed Bin Arar Al Dhaheri during a visit to the family's residence in Abu Dhabi.
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May 17, 2026
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Agha Khan will get foolproof security during his visit to Gilgit
Preparations for a visit by Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community, have reached fever pitch, prompting a large-scale mobilisation of federal and regional resources in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), officials said.
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May 17, 2026
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California’s online tool tries to save democracy
In the months that followed last year’s Altadena and Pacific Palisades fires, something quieter but no less consequential has happened in those same neighbourhoods.
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May 17, 2026
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Modi oversees semiconductor deal on Dutch trip
Dutch tech giant ASML signed a deal with Tata Electronics on Saturday to help build and scale up a semi-conductor plant in India, overseen by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his tour of the Netherlands.
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May 17, 2026
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UAE widens partnerships with Italy, other European markets
Investopia organised the fourth edition of the ‘Investopia Europe — Milan Dialogues’ at Palazzo Mezzanotte, the historic headquarters of the Italian Stock Exchange in Milan, with the aim of strengthening economic and investment partnerships between the UAE, Italy, and wider European markets across key and high-growth sectors.
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May 17, 2026
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‘Light & Peace Museum’ offers free entry till May 18
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre is offering free admission to the “Light & Peace Museum” from May 16 to 18 to mark International Museum Day and support its mission to preserve Islamic cultural heritage.
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May 17, 2026
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Pro-Palestinian, immigration protests rock London
Tens of thousands of people marched through central London on Saturday in two separate protests — one against high levels of immigration and another in support of Palestinians.
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May 17, 2026
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Narvaez strikes again with solo victory in Giro stage eight
Ecuador's Jhonatan Narvaez claimed his second stage victory of the Giro d’Italia on Saturday, delivering a masterful solo performance to win stage eight after a gruelling finale.
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May 17, 2026
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UAE Fatwa Council calls for sighting Dhul Hijjah moon
The UAE Fatwa Council called on specialists, experts, and community members, both citizens and residents, to sight the crescent moon of Dhul Hijjah for the year 1447 AH after sunset on Sunday.
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May 17, 2026
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UAE athletes deliver stellar performances as medal tally swells to 33 at 4th GCC Games
The UAE athletes continued their strong performance at the 4th GCC Games - Doha 2026, held from May 11 to 22, increasing their medal tally to 33, including six gold, nine silver, and 18 bronze medals.
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May 17, 2026
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UK ex-health minister says will run to replace Starmer
Wes Streeting, who resigned as UK health secretary this week, announced Saturday he will run to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and prime minister, after the party suffered disastrous local election results.
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May 17, 2026
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SBA studies how Malaysian libraries draw readers
The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has strengthened its international outreach during a visit to Kuala Lumpur stepping up efforts to expand partnerships and reinforce Sharjah's status on the global publishing map.
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May 17, 2026
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Pak minister arrives in Tehran to ‘facilitate’ US-Iran peace talks
Naqvi’s visit comes as Islamabad seeks lasting deal between Washington and Tehran; Pakistan secures release of 11 citizens from US-seized ships
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May 17, 2026
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As social security withers, Congress dithers
Americans who might agree on little else share a common interest in preserving Social Security and Medicare.
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May 17, 2026
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MBRL set to celebrate Emirati Writer’s Day on May 22
Mohammed Bin Rashid Library (MBRL) will celebrate Emirati Writer’s Day on May 22 through a cultural programme bringing together authors, writers, creatives and national cultural institutions.
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May 17, 2026
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Litton rescues Bangladesh on opening day of second Test
Litton Das struck a century to rescue Bangladesh from a top-order collapse, as the hosts posted 278 in their first innings of the second and final Test against Pakistan on Saturday.
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