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World markets at record peak buoyed by Fed rate cut
World equity markets rose to a fresh new peak on Thursday while the US dollar gained against major peers buoyed by the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut, while the pound dipped slightly after the Bank of England kept rates unchanged.
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September 19, 2025
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Al Wasl rout Esteghlal, Al Nassr beat Istiklol
UAE'S Al Wasl FC got their AFC Champions League (ACL) Two 2025/26 Group A campaign off to a fine start after breezing 7-1 past Esteghlal FC of Islamic Republic of Iran on Wednesday.
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September 19, 2025
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Job transfer rules during probation period explained
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has confirmed that during the probationary period, an employee can only be transferred to another employer's establishment within the country if one of the following conditions is met: These controls are:
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September 19, 2025
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Mendis, Thushara help Lanka win by 6 wickets, knock Afghanistan out
Nuwan Thushara picked 4-18 while wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis produced a composed unbeaten 74 off 52 balls to guide Sri Lanka to a six-wicket win over Afghanistan in their final Group B fixture of the Asia Cup at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
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September 19, 2025
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Syria eyes security deals with Israel by end of 2025
Syria expects to finalise security and military agreements with Israel this year, an official said on Thursday, in what would be a breakthrough less than a year after Bashar Al-Assad's ouster.
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September 19, 2025
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KKR backed me at my worst, reveals Rinku Singh
Kolkata Knight Riders(KKR)batter Rinku Singh has credited the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise for supporting him through some of the toughest moments of his career, especially when he suffered a serious knee injury in 2021.
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September 19, 2025
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Why does the Supreme Court keep backing Trump?
The nation's highest court recently let US Immigration and Customs Enforcement resume aggressive immigration stops in Los Angeles based on criteria such as speaking Spanish or gathering at locations where day labourers often congregate - simply put, for being Latino and poor.
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September 19, 2025
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Sultan forms SIACH's Board of Trustees
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an administrative decision regarding the formation of the Board of Trustees of the Sharjah International Award for Cultural Heritage (SIACH).
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September 19, 2025
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Saudi Arabia signs mutual defence pact with Pakistan
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a mutual defence pact that defines any attack on either nation as an attack on both - a key accord in the wake of Israel's strike on Qatar last week.
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September 19, 2025
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Professor-student integration ‘vital for modern education'
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah (UoS), affirmed that modern education must be built on integration between the role of professors and students.
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September 19, 2025
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World Congress 2025 'We Are Inclusion' ends on a high note
After three days of global discussions, the 18th edition of World Congress 2025 \"We Are Inclusion\" concluded on Wednesday in Sharjah.
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September 19, 2025
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Robert Redford, star who did not yield to stardom
The death of Robert Redford in the middle of the mountains of Utah he loved is a poetic end to the life of the good-looking glamour icon of Hollywood at the age of 89 on Tuesday (Sept 15).
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September 19, 2025
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Aussie scrum-half Gordon back and fit for Bledisloe Cup clashes vs NZ
Wallabies scrumhalf Jake Gordon has recovered from injury and was on Thursday added to an extended 34-man Australia squad for the the Bledisloe Cup Tests against New Zealand which will round off this year's Rugby Championship.
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September 19, 2025
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UAE chairs session on digital trade
The UAE chaired a parliamentary session titled \"Promoting Multilateralism Through Digital Trade\" at the Parliamentary Conference on the World Trade Organisation (PCWTO) in Geneva, organised by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the European Parliament, with the participation of lawmakers, policymakers and international experts.
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September 19, 2025
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Adani Group gets clean chit in Hindenburg case
In a resounding victory for the Adani Group, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has closed its investigation into the allegations made by US short-seller Hindenburg Research.
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September 19, 2025
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Amazon opens 1st fulfilment centre in Abu Dhabi
Amazon has launched its first fulfilment centre in Abu Dhabi, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO).
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September 19, 2025
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Bayern’s early season form is ominous for German rivals
Bayern Munich is purring in the Bundesliga after a perfect start to the season.
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September 19, 2025
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Maldives to be Guest of Honour at this year's SINF
Preparations are in full swing for the 5-day Silver Jubilee edition of the Sharjah International Narrator Forum (SINF), which runs from Sept.22, under the theme \"Tales of Travellers.
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September 19, 2025
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Move to protect children on social media
Under the slogan \"Safe Internet for Our Children,\" the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States, in cooperation with the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood of the United Arab Emirates, the Arab Council for Childhood and Development, and UNICEF's Regional Office, launched the second campaign on \"Protecting Children on Social Media.
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September 19, 2025
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Tory Burch takes her latest collection to bank for New York Fashion Week
There are certain hallmarks of every Tory Burch fashion show-a spectacular venue, relaxed American sportswear, and a message of female empowerment - and the designer's Spring/Summer 2026 collection at New York Fashion Week delivered all three.
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September 19, 2025
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Priyanka treks to settlements in Wayanad
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra embarked on an adventurous trek into the lush Karulai forests of Malappuram this week, aiming to connect with the Cholanaykkars.
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September 19, 2025
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Tech-savvy youth in spotlight at WGES
The Ilth edition World Green Economy Summit (WGES) will explore the role of young people in driving climate action through technology, entrepreneurship and advocacy.
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September 19, 2025
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Van Dijk grabs Liverpool win, PSG start CL defence in style
Virgil van Dijk scored a dramatic late winner to grab Liverpool a 3-2 Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid, while Paris Saint-Germain kicked off their title defence by thrashing Atalanta on Wednesday.
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September 19, 2025
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Beware of fake websites selling Global Village packages
Dubai Police caution the public about fraudulent links spreading online and across social media platforms, claiming to offer Global Village VIP packs for the new season at attractive prices.
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September 19, 2025
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UAE leading $18b Middle East space market growth: BCG report
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) space market is valued at $18 billion, according to a new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) titled \"Governments in Space: A universe of opportunities\".
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September 19, 2025
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Dubai Chambers, EDB to boost support for startups
Dubai Chambers has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Emirates Development Bank (EDB) aimed at enhancing support for startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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September 19, 2025
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Bangla protest leader testifies in former PM's trial
Bangladesh's student protest leader Nahid Islam appeared on Thursday as the final prosecution witness in the crimes against humanity trial of fugitive ex-premier Sheikh Hasina.
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September 19, 2025
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Gaza hit by telecom blackout as Israeli tanks advance
Internet, phone lines cut off across Gaza Strip; previous blackouts have preceded intense Israeli assaults; hundreds of thousands of civilians sheltering in city
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September 19, 2025
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China renews threats to take over Taiwan
China's defence minister renewed threats that his country would take over self-ruled Taiwan as he opened a security forum in Beijing on Thursday.
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September 19, 2025
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UAE leaders congratulate president of Chile
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Gabriel Boric Font of Chile on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.
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