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Rain wreaks havoc in India, UAE expresses condolences
The overall flood situation india’s Assam and other northeastern states remained grim on Tuesday, as the death toll in seven states of the region climbed to 44, officials said.
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June 04, 2025
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Djokovic meets Zverev in French Open quarters with unfinished business
The French Open quarter-finals continue on Wednesday with top seed Jannik Sinner in action, Novak Djokovic facing his first true test when he takes on Alexander Zverev and an all-American clash between Coco Gauff and Madison Keys.
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June 04, 2025
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RTA set to upgrade Al Wasl Road in Dubai
In line with the directives of the wise leadership to accelerate the development of infrastructure projects and enhance the capacity of Dubai's road network, thereby improving traffic flow and keeping pace with the emirate's comprehensive development, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced an integrated project to upgrade Al Wasl Road.
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June 04, 2025
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FIFA's inaugural Club World Cup set to kick off in the US amid challenges
FIFA's billion-dollar gamble to revolutionise club football begins a week on Sunday with plenty of cash up for grabs but questionable enthusiasm as 32 teams prepare to contest the expanded Club World Cup in 12 stadiums across the US.
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June 04, 2025
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Fernandes confirms United stay amid Saudi speculation
Bruno Fernandes has reportedly rejected a huge offer to leave Manchester United for the Saudi Pro League, opting to be part of Ruben Amorim’s rebuild at Old Trafford.
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June 04, 2025
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BoJ's Ueda hints readiness to raise key rates if growth re-accelerates
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Tuesday the central bank will raise interest rates once it is convinced enough that economic and price growth will re-accelerate after a period of stagnation.
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June 04, 2025
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Al Tay Hills project on solid track in Sharjah
Kuwait Real Estate Company, in collaboration with its subsidiary IFA Hotels and Resorts, has announced the signing of a contract with Darwish Engineering, one of the leading construction companies in the UAE, to develop the infrastructure works for its residential project \"Al Tay Hills\" Sharjah, with a total value of Dhs198 million.
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June 04, 2025
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Modi assures full support to states affected by floods
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday dialled the Chief Ministers of Assam and Sikkim, as well as Manipur Governor Ajay Bhalla, to take stock of the flood situation in the northeastern states and offered all possible assistance in dealing with the flood menace.
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June 04, 2025
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Dubai to host fifth Asian Youth Para Games in December
The countdown to the 5th Asian Youth Para Games has officially begun as the host city contract was signed between Asian Paralympic Committee and Dubai Club for People of Determination, the Local Organising Committee for the Games.
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June 04, 2025
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Gen Z gender pay gap has reversed — so what’s up with boys?
Mark Brooks has a history of being politely ignored. “Ten years ago, there wasn't really any recognition that men and boys had problems,” he says. “Now the environment has changed.”
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June 04, 2025
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Emirates SkyCargo launches Aerospace & Engineering vertical
Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline, has launched Aircraft Engines, a fit-for-purpose solution dedicated to the carriage of aviation’s most critical and high-value parts. The product sits under a new vertical, Aerospace and Engineering, which meticulously balances the highest level of expertise with speed and efficiency.
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June 04, 2025
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Former Spurs players back coach amid uncertain future
As Tottenham Hotspur ponder the fate of manager Ange Postecoglou, former players of the Premier League side have thrown their support behind the Australian and urged the club's ownership to stay the course.
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June 04, 2025
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Sharjah promotes ‘Neighbours of the Prophet’
The Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation (SSEF) recently conducted awareness visits to several government entities across Sharjah to promote the waqf project “Neighbours of the Prophet” and strengthen community partnerships.
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June 04, 2025
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UAE, German leaders discuss ways to boost bilateral ties
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Friedrich Merz, held a phone call to discuss ways of strengthening bilateral cooperation, particularly in the economic and development fields.
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June 04, 2025
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Philippines, a top wellness haven for Mideast travellers
Medical and wellness tourism, anchored on the provision and delivery of holistic approaches against chronic diseases, have improved in the Philippines, according to a Florida-based non-profit research organisation.
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June 04, 2025
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19m Egyptians participate in Arab Reading Challenge
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, praised Egypt's record-breaking participation in the Arab Reading Challenge, the world’s largest reading competition, on Tuesday as over 19 million Egyptian students from the Ministry of Education and Al-Azhar institutions took part in this cultural initiative.
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June 04, 2025
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US to reduce its army bases from 8 to 1 in Syria: Envoy
The United States will scale down its military presence in Syria to one base from eight and US policies will shift in the country “because none of them worked” over the last century, the new US special envoy has said.
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June 04, 2025
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Student denied bail over 'religious sentiments'
The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday denied ad-interim bail to Sharmistha Panoli, the 22-year-old law student arrested recently by Kolkata Police on charges of hurting religious sentiments and promoting disharmony and hatred.
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June 04, 2025
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England coach Tuchel expects players to suffer in WC heat
England coach Thomas Tuchel will attend FIFA's Club World Cup starting this month to observe how players cope with the expected hot and humid weather conditions.
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June 04, 2025
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Advancing medical research, innovation
The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School has honoured Majid Jafar, CEO of Crescent Petroleum, and his wife Lynn Barghout Jafar, co-founders of the Loulou Foundation, for their work in advancing medical research and innovation and for supporting children with special needs through the High Hopes Therapy Center in the UAE.
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June 04, 2025
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Injaz launches WhatsApp- based ejari service
In a significant move towards digitalizing real estate services, Injaz Real Estate Registration Trustee, in collaboration with the Dubai Land Department (DLD), has introduced remote Ejari registration on its platform, AQARI.
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June 04, 2025
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Sultan Al Qasimi Centre revisits honour for Sharjah Ruler
As part of its “Academic Degree” series for June 2025, The Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi Centre (DSQC) has revisited the 2011 awarding of an honorary doctorate in political science to His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, by South Korea's Hanyang University (HYU).
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June 04, 2025
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Traffic chaos, rain delay England-WI match as some players arrive on bikes
First it was the London traffic. Then it was the rain. Delays impacted the progress of the one-day international between England and the West Indies at the Oval on Tuesday.
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June 04, 2025
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SPEA honours reading champions
Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) honoured the winners of “Sultan's Wisdom: Empowering Minds” initiative, launched at the beginning of the second semester of the current academic year.
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June 04, 2025
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NZ hand young talent contracts as big guns remain casual
New Zealand Cricket has handed a quartet of young talents central contracts for the 2025-2026 season as more established players such as Kane Williamson and Devon Conway continue to opt for casual deals.
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June 04, 2025
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GOP states embrace paid parental leave for teachers
More Republican-led states are giving paid parental leave to public school teachers and other state employees, signaling a broader acceptance of family-friendly workplace policies once championed primarily by Democrats.
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June 04, 2025
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Kindergarten's needs to be fulfilled
His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the provision of all necessary resources for Al-Hoor Kindergarten in Dibba Al-Hisn as a gift to its students.
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June 04, 2025
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UAB launches Rights Issue to raise up to Dhs1.03b
United Arab Bank PJSC (UAB), listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) announced that it proposes to increase its issued share capital by an amount up to Dhs1,031,275,325 (One billion thirty-one million two hundred seventy-five thousand three hundred twenty-five Dirhams) from Dhs2,062,550,649 (two billion sixty-two million five hundred fifty thousand six hundred forty-nine Dirhams) up to Dhs3,093,825,974 (three billion ninety-three million eight hundred twenty-five thousand nine hundred seventy-four Dirhams) by way of the Rights Issue offered to the existing shareholders of the Bank.
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June 04, 2025
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President, UAQ CP discuss issues of national interest
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday received Sheikh Rashid Bin Saud Bin Rashid Al Mualla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Qaiwain, at Qasr Al Bahr.
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June 04, 2025
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South Korea on cusp as Australia host Japan at Asian qualifiers
European club trophy winners Son Heung-min and Lee Kang-in will hope to fire South Korea to the World Cup in the coming days with four remaining automatic spots from Asia up for grabs.
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