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Mleiha emerges as key link between ancient Arabia and Greece
SHARJAH: The archaeological discoveries in Sharjah, particularly at Mleiha, provide compelling evidence of the emirate’s deep cultural, commercial, and ideological connections with ancient Greece, said His Excellency Eisa Yousif, Director General of the Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA), during a session titled “Cultural Relations with Greece through the Archaeological Discoveries in Sharjah” on the opening day of the Xposure International Photography Festival (Xposure 2026), held on January 29 at Aljada, Sharjah.
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January 30, 2026
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NYUAD’s nanotechnology can detect cancer
ABU DHABI: Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) have developed a new light-based nanotechnology that could improve how certain cancers are detected and treated, offering a more precise and potentially less harmful alternative to chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery.
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January 30, 2026
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Budget session a new move towards Viksit Bharat '47: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the Budget Session of Parliament marks an important step towards achieving the resolve of Viksit Bharat 2047 and the Centre is focused on 'Reform Express' and moving towards long-term solutions for pending issues.
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January 30, 2026
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CBUAE, BEEAH sign MoU to promote circular economy
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and Sharjah-based sustainability and innovation pioneer, BEEAH, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation and developing innovative solutions for recycling shredded banknotes.
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January 30, 2026
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Spinners end Pakistan's eight-year T20 drought against Australia with victory in series opener
Pakistan beat Australia in a Twenty20 for the first time in eight years on Thursday.
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January 30, 2026
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Man to pay Dhs20,800 for damaging woman's car
The Al Ain Civil, Commercial, and Administrative Cases Court has ruled that an individual must pay Dhs10,800, along with an additional fine of Dhs10,000 as compensation to a woman.
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January 30, 2026
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Dubai+ platform launched to boost digital media ecosystem
Under the directives of Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council (DMC), Dubai Media Incorporated (DMI) launched its new digital platform Dubai+.
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January 30, 2026
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‘I had to give up my job to care for my blind child’
Parents of children with special educational needs worried they could see support reduced as government consults on reforms
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January 30, 2026
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Kerala offers free education up to graduate level in science, arts
Kerala’s Finance Minister, KN Balagopal, has announced free education up to the graduate level in science and arts, a strategic move ahead of the crucial assembly elections three months away.
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January 30, 2026
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Mohammed receives Mattarella
Sheikh Mohammed holds talks with Sergio Mattarella, President of the Italian Republic, at Zabeel Palace in Dubai.
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January 30, 2026
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Paqueta moves to Flamengo after West Ham agree on fee
West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta will return to his boyhood club Flamengo, both clubs confirmed on Wednesday.
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January 30, 2026
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Hollywood songwriter Marc Shaiman looks back with pessimistic humour in memoir
Some people see the glass as half full and some as half empty.
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January 30, 2026
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Digital leaders discuss weight management in Dubai
Scores of digital opinion leaders, healthcare professionals, media representatives, digital creators and patient advocates from different countries have attended the 2-day event and discussed weight management communication in detail.
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January 30, 2026
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UAE Team Emirates-XRG's Morgado takes victory in Trofeo Calvia
Celebrating his 22nd birthday in style, Antonio Morgado stormed to a spectacular victory at the Trofeo Calvia on Wednesday afternoon. The UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider bridged across to, and subsequently dropped, the breakaway, before out-sprinting Hector Alvarez (Spain) to the line in Palmanova.
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January 30, 2026
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SEF 2026 launches festival-exclusive trade licence for first-time founders
The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF 2026) marks its ninth edition on January 31 and February |, 202, at Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK), introducing the Business Kickstarter Package—a business trade license starting from Dhsl,OOO available exclusively during the Festival to eligible early-stage startups.
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January 30, 2026
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WFP cancels all staff contracts in rebel-held Yemen: Official
The World Food Programme (WFP) is ending the contracts of all 365 staff in Houthi-controlled Yemen, a UN official told AFP on Thursday, effectively ending operations in a zone gravely afflicted by hunger.
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January 30, 2026
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Starmer, Xi hail deeper UK-China relations
Britain and China hailed a reset in relations on Thursday, after Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Xi Jinping pledged greater cooperation on trade, investment and technology to the mutual benefit of both countries.
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January 30, 2026
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Cavaliers honour LeBron, pound Lakers as Warriors conquer Jazz
CLEVELAND: Donovan Mitchell scored 25 points and Jaylon Tyson added 20 points and six assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 129-99, extending their season-best winning streak to five games while also honoring LeBron James on Wednesday night.
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January 30, 2026
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We deserve this situation: Real's Mbappe after missing top eight
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe admitted his team were not consistent enough for a top eight spot as his side slipped into the Champions League playoff round on Wednesday.
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January 30, 2026
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MoF organises second dialogue on GCC economic integration
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) organised the second high-level dialogue with senior executives from UAE companies operating in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, under the theme “Enhancing Gulf economic integration within the framework of the Enhancing Gulf Economic Integration within the Framework of the GCC Common Market: Opportunities and Challenges Facing UAE Companies Operating in GCC Countries”.
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January 30, 2026
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1st UAE-Kuwaiti Women's Forum opens in Abu Dhabi
The first UAE-Kuwaiti Women’s Forum opened in Abu Dhabi on Thursday under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, the “Mother of the Nation”, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood (SCMC), and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF).
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January 30, 2026
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Sharjah keen on teaching Arabic to foreign speakers
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January 30, 2026
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Imran 'in good health' after eye procedure, says minister
Pakistan's imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan is in good health after undergoing a medical procedure for an eye ailment at a government hospital, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Thursday.
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January 30, 2026
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UAE's differently-abled present 'A Message of Love' for Kuwait
People of Determination in the United Arab Emirates have presented a developed artistic work titled \"A Message of Love,\" dedicated to the sisterly State of Kuwait, highlighting the depth of Emirati-Kuwaiti relations and the strong fraternal ties that unite the two countries.
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January 30, 2026
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Scotland draw a line in the sand after late letdowns, says Jones
Scotland are working to ensure they no longer let chances to win slip through their grasp after missing a golden opportunity to beat New Zealand for the first time and squandering a 21-0 lead over Argentina in November, centre Huw Jones said.
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January 30, 2026
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SA have chance to go all the way in T20 World Cup, says Duminy
South Africa have a chance to ‘go all the way’ to winning the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup title when the mega event begins on February 7, said former all-rounder JP Duminy.
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January 30, 2026
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What do you remember from your childhood?
No matter what people forget, the one thing they always remember is their childhood and what it was like, what they did, where they went and with whom.
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January 30, 2026
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Dewa centres feted for being autism-friendly
Five Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) centres have received Autism Friendly Environment Certificates (AFC), internationally recognised by the Qualified Applied Behaviour Analysis Credentialling Board (QABA) and granted by the Dubai Autism Centre.
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January 30, 2026
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Appleby face Europeans' test at Dubai Millennium Stakes
Five trainers will try to break Charlie Appleby's stranglehold on Friday's G3 Dubai Millennium Stakes at Meydan Racecourse - a race he has dominated with nine wins so far.
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January 30, 2026
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Chennaiyin FC sign Morocco's Ali Bemammer to boost midfield
Chennaiyin FC have completed the signing of experienced defensive midfielder Mohammed Ali Bemammer, adding vast experience to Marina Machans' midfield ahead of the upcoming season.
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