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Sabalenka moves past Osaka in epic match to reach Madrid quarters
World number one Aryna Sabalenka roared back from a set down to beat Naomi Osaka 6-7(1), 6-3, 6-2 in a pulsating Madrid Open clash on Monday, keeping her title defence alive.
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April 28, 2026
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Over 22,000 take part in community initiative
ABU DHABI: The Department of Community Development - Abu Dhabi (DCD) has successfully concluded the first activation of the “Where Life Pulses’ initiative, which ran from Oto 12 April 2026 at Al Aamerah Park in the Al Aamerah district of Al Ain.
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April 28, 2026
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Summit discusses fintech innovation
DUBAI: Mawarid Finance hosted the third edition of the Mawarid FinTech & Innovation Summit recently at the Grand Hyatt Dubai, bringing together more than 1,000 industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers under the theme \"The Evolution of Embedded Finance-Regulated.
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April 28, 2026
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Social media bans bring problems and don't work
Bans on social media for minors are having a political moment.
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April 28, 2026
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Marseille's CL hopes fade after draw against Nice
Marseille saw the prospect of Champions League football slip further away as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Nice at the Velodrome on Sunday.
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April 28, 2026
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Pakistan opens new routes, allows transit trade to Iran
Pakistan has opened new trade corridors to Iran, allowing the transit of goods and six designated transit routes have been allowed for the purpose.
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April 28, 2026
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Iranian aggression triggered crisis of confidence: Gargash
Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said the recent Iranian aggression was severe, deliberate, and calculated, reflecting prior planning rather than a momentary escalation.
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April 28, 2026
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Sharjah Sustainable City marks Earth Day
Sharjah Sustainable City, the first sustainable master-planned residential community developed by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in partnership with Diamond Developers, marked global Earth Day under the theme “Our People, Our Planet,” reaffirming its commitment to advancing social sustainability and community-led engagement.
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April 28, 2026
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Muslim League hands 51 homes to landslide survivors
In a significant development in the long road to recovery after the devastating Mundakkai-Chooralmala landslides, 51 survivor families on Monday stepped into newly built homes at a rehabilitation settlement in Vellithode near Thrikkaipatta, in a project spearheaded by the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML).
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April 28, 2026
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Arab book industry has strong global potential, says Bodour
The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has signed a partnership agreement with Morocco's Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication - Culture Sector to exchange expertise and knowledge in the book industry and develop mechanisms for institutional and technical cooperation in related public policies, coinciding with UNESCO's designation of Rabat as World Book Capital 2026.
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April 28, 2026
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King's visit will underline that US, UK must unite
If nothing else, the gunshots fired at the White House correspondents’ dinner by what the president called a “lone wolf whack job” highlight the security risks that attend even the most tightly controlled of such events.
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April 28, 2026
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Global stocks higher; oil rises on stalled US-Iran peace talks
Oil futures rose on Monday as stalled US-Iran peace talks pointed to further disruption in Middle East energy exports, while global stocks were higher to start a busy week of tech earnings reports and central bank decisions.
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April 28, 2026
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Mbappe likely to miss Clasico after Real confirm injury
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe is a doubt for the Clasico on May 10 after his club confirmed Monday he has sustained a thigh injury.
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April 28, 2026
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Pakistan still seeks to bridge US, Iran gaps despite failure of talks
Work has not halted to bridge gaps between the United States and Iran, sources from mediator Pakistan said, despite the failure of face-to-face diplomacy after Donald Trump called off a trip by his envoys and said Iran should phone when it wants a deal.
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April 28, 2026
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UBF approves strategic goals and plans for 2026
The UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, held its Annual General Meeting in the presence of representatives of all its member banks.
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April 28, 2026
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50% discount on books from Kalima Project for Translation
The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has announced a 50% discount on publications issued under its Kalima Project for Translation, as part of its efforts to mark World Book & Copyright Day and World Intellectual Property Day, which are observed annually on 23 and 26 April, respectively.
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April 28, 2026
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Even Donald Trump's base doesn't believe him anymore
It's not generally admirable to take pleasure in someone being targeted, troubled or taunted in some way.
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April 28, 2026
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Emirates Driving Company's revenue up
Emirates Driving Company announced strong financial results for the first quarter of 2026, reflecting revenue growth, improved profitability, and a strong financial position compared to the same period in 2025.
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April 28, 2026
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Iranian attacks 'threaten' international cooperation
The UAE has reiterated that the Iranian terrorist attacks on UAE and countries of the region not only destabilise security and stability in the region but also undermine innovation opportunities and weaken the system of international cooperation based on trust and knowledge exchange.
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April 28, 2026
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Hearts inch closer to Scottish title, Rangers lose
Hearts moved a step closer to the Scottish Premiership title with a dramatic 2-1 win at arch-rivals Hibernian, while Rangers crashed to a shock 3-2 defeat against Motherwell on Sunday.
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April 28, 2026
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UAE jiu-jitsu national team clinch 12 medals at Paris Open Grand Prix
The UAE jiu-jitsu national team, sponsored by Mubadala Investment Company, wrapped up the 2026 Paris Open Grand Prix campaign with an impressive haul of 12 medals, including five golds.
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April 28, 2026
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For Sharjah Biennial 17 the past is not dead. It's not even past. It transfigures
Sharjah Art Foundation (SAF) has announced the title, curatorial framework and participant list for the 17th edition of Sharjah Biennial.
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April 28, 2026
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Maryam announces country's first film city in Lahore
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced the establishment of Punjab Film City at the Nawaz Sharif IT City, Lahore, which will span over 50 acres of land.
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April 28, 2026
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Aster wins 'Great Place To Work' honour
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April 28, 2026
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Hazlewood, Kumar spark Delhi collapse as RCB romp to victory
Kumar and Hazlewood took three wickets each in the first four overs to reduce Delhi to 8-6 and effectively end the game as a contest almost immediately.
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April 28, 2026
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Inter's Serie A title charge hits bump in road, Milan and Juve play draw
Inter Milan's charge to the Serie A title was held up on Sunday after they threw away a two-goal lead to only draw 2-2 at Torino, while a goalless draw between AC Milan and Juventus left the Champions League race open.
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April 28, 2026
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'Nobody is better than us,' says coach Enrique ahead of PSG's Champions League semis clash with Bayern
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) coach Luis Enrique insisted Monday that no team in Europe could claim to be better than his right now as the French giants prepare for their Champions League semifinal showdown against Bayern Munich.
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April 28, 2026
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Nakheel awards Dhs3.5b contracts to build 544 Palm Jebel Ali villas
Nakheel, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded contracts worth over Dhs3.5 billion to Ginco General Contracting L.L.C and United Engineering Construction (UNEC) to build 544 villas on Palm Jebel Ali, marking a key milestone in the delivery of one of Dubai's most significant waterfront developments.
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April 28, 2026
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Take caution while driving near schools: ADP
Abu Dhabi Police called on drivers to take caution and maintain full focus while driving in the vicinity of schools and not to be distracted in order to preserve the safety of students and pedestrians, especially during morning peak hours and dismissal times.
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April 28, 2026
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'Empowering Women Farmers' initiative launched
Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, and in alignment with the “Year of Family,” the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment launched the “Empowering Women Farmers” initiative to strengthen Emirati women’s contributions to sustainable national food security.
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