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Nora Fatehi teams up with Tanzanian musician for cross-cultural fusion track
Nora Fatehi has joined hands with popular Tanzanian musician and songwriter Rayvanny for a vibrant cross-cultural collaboration titled \"Tetema.\" The track, which blends African and Indian musical influences, promises an energetic fusion of rhythms, dance, and global appeal. The peppy number is said to be a high-octane global fusion track that brings Afro-Bongo energy together with a multilingual, cross-cultural twist. As per sources, the recreated version is likely to be titled \"Oh Mama Tetema,\" inspired by the original hit by Rayvanny and Diamond Platnumz.
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August 01, 2025
Gulf Today
Work requirements are a common-sense reform
Medicaid is the government programme that is supposed to help the poor afford health care. Its cost to taxpayers has skyrocketed in the last few years, consuming more than 12 percent of federal tax revenue collected by 2025.
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August 01, 2025
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New-signing Diaz reveals team-mate Wirtz advised him to move to Bayern
Luis Diaz said former Liverpool teammate Florian Wirtz told him he would “enjoy” a move to Bayern Munich as the Colombian was unveiled by the Bundesliga champions on Thursday.
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August 01, 2025
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MBRF's 'Knowledge Summer' promotes culture of reading
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) launched its summer initiative titled \"Knowledge Summer\" to promote a culture of reading across all segments of society.
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August 01, 2025
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Swiatek cruises, Osaka battles, Bouchard bids adieu to tennis; Fritz beats Carballes Baena to advance
Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek cruised, Naomi Osaka battled through and Canadian Eugenie Bouchard called time on her WTA career with a gutsy second-round loss in Montreal on Wednesday.
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August 01, 2025
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First AI-powered ‘Emirati Family' launched
In a pioneering step to enhance the digital quality of life and reinforce Dubai's position as a global hub for digital transformation, Digital Dubai has launched the first-ever virtual “Emirati Family” created using artificial intelligence (AI).
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August 01, 2025
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Cabinet reorganises UAE Gender Balance Council
Chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the UAE Cabinet has approved a resolution to reorganise the UAE Gender Balance Council.
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August 01, 2025
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BoJ turns less gloomy on economy, keeps interest rate hike chance alive
The central bank cited persistent rises in food costs as a potential driver of public perceptions around inflation and underlying price pressures
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August 01, 2025
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Man fined Dhs3,000 for threatening woman
The Al Ain Civil, Commercial and Administrative Cases Court ordered an individual to pay a woman Dhs3,000 for threatening her by messages he sent to her via a communication application.
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August 01, 2025
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Clear, partly cloudy weather likely today, says NCM
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts weather to be clear to partly cloudy on Friday and Saturday, with a chance of cumulus cloud formation in the eastern and southern regions, possibly accompanied by rainfall.
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August 01, 2025
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Borouge announces $193 million Q2 net profit
Borouge, a leading petrochemicals company providing innovative and differentiated polyolefins solutions, today announced a net profit of $193 million for the second quarter of 2025, exceeding market expectations.
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August 01, 2025
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Kanz Al Jeel award receives 830 entries from 35 nations
The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has officially closed the submissions stage for the fourth edition of its Kanz Al Jeel award, which was launched to honour outstanding works of Nabati poetry, folklore-focused research, and studies that delve into the heritage and authentic values of Nabati verse.
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August 01, 2025
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GHF aid system in Gaza is a scandal, says French FM
France's foreign minister said on Thursday a US and Israel-backed aid distribution system in Gaza had generated a “bloodbath” and had to cease activity.
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August 01, 2025
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Tribal health officials work to fill vaccination gaps
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August 01, 2025
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ITC opens two new rest stops for delivery bikers
The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, in collaboration with the Authority of Social Contribution “Ma'an,” has inaugurated two new rest stops for delivery bike riders in Rabdan and Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi.
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August 01, 2025
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Anglo American reports $1.9b loss
Global miner Anglo American reported a $1.9 billion loss in the first half, reduced its dividend, and said restructuring efforts continued, including divestment of its coal and ailing diamond units.
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August 01, 2025
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Unilever beats sales forecasts as ice cream business shines
Dove soap maker Unilever beat forecasts for second-quarter underlying sales growth, citing strong demand at its ice cream business which it will spin off later this year as part of an ongoing reorganisation.
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August 01, 2025
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UAE Central Bank issues report on progress of 'Digital Dirham' project
In preparation for the launch of the UAE's national digital currency and in support of digital transformation and the evolving digital economy, the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has published a comprehensive report on the \"Digital Dirham\" project.
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August 01, 2025
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Sheikh Ammar opens Liwa Ajman Dates Festival
Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of Ajman Executive Council, said that the Liwa Ajman Dates and Honey Festival reflects the enduring legacy of the Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
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August 01, 2025
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Shamsa Entertainment City opens its doors at Expo Centre Sharjah
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) officially inaugurated the “Shamsa Entertainment City” on Thursday, at Expo Centre Sharjah.
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August 01, 2025
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Children these days seem to be mollycoddled
Even though Covid happened five years ago, its repercussions are apparent even today. When it happened, everyone had to stay at home. There was WFH (work from home) and homeschooling. Working from home was tough at first because people were so used to seeing colleagues face to face, attending meetings, going to lunch together and generally socialising. It was tough for children too.
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August 01, 2025
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India vows to protect farmers amid Trump's 25% tariff row
India vowed on Thursday to protect its labour-intensive agriculture sector, a central sticking point in bogged-down trade talks with the US, as Washington threatened 258 tariffs, triggering outrage from the opposition and a slump in the rupee.
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August 01, 2025
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Lukes' three-run homer helps Jays avoid sweep with Orioles romp
Nathan Lukes capped Toronto's five-run seventh inning with a three-run homer, and the Blue Jays held on for a 9-8 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday to avoid a four-game sweep.
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August 01, 2025
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Free parking for mosque-goers
The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai has entered into a strategic partnership with Parkin to manage and operate mosque parking spaces, ensuring the availability of parking spaces for mosque-goers during prayer times.
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August 01, 2025
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Shell profit drops by almost a third
Shell's second-quarter net profit tumbled by almost a third on Thursday, dragged down by a drop in oil prices, lower gas trading results and outage-related losses from its chemicals operations, but it still easily beat analysts’ forecasts.
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August 01, 2025
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Malegaon acquittals shatter ATS probe, terror claim
From the year 2011 onwards, when the National Investigation Agency (NIA) took over the Malegaon blast case, serious lacunae were found in the previous investigation. On Thursday, the court acquitted all seven accused, including Sadhvi Pragya Thakur and Lieutenant Colonel Shrikant Purohit, after a long-winding trial that began nearly 15 years ago.
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August 01, 2025
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Islamic T-Sukuk auction for July attracts bids worth Dhs5.35b
The Ministry of Finance (MoF), in its capacity as the issuer and in collaboration with the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) as the issuing and payment agent, announced the successful completion of the July 2025 auction of UAE Dirham-denominated Islamic Treasury Sukuk (T-Sukuk) amounting to Dhs1.1 billion. This issuance forms part of the T-Sukuk issuance program for the year 2025, as published on the MoF's official website.
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August 01, 2025
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MoHESR hosts new scholarship students forum
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has hosted the 2025 New Scholarship Students Forum under the theme: From Global Education to National Impact.
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August 01, 2025
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UAE, Malaysia and Rwanda seek to boost AI adoption in Global South
The UAE, Malaysia, and Rwanda signed a strategic partnership to strengthen coordination to help boost Al adoption in the Global South.
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August 01, 2025
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Sharjah Children hosted 110 special events in H1
In line with its mission to build a capable and creative generation, Sharjah Children, an affiliate of Rubu' Qarn for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators, organised more than 110 specialised programmes and events in the first half of 2025, reaching over 8,300 children aged 6 to 12.
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