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UAB posts Dhs208m net profit in H1
United Arab Bank (UAB) has announced its financial results for the six months ended 30th June 2025. UAB posted a net profit of Dhs208 million for the first half of 2025, compared to Dhs139 million for the same period last year, representing a 50% YoY increase. Total income rose by 24% YoY to Dhs374 million.
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July 19, 2025
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UAE top hub for trade, business and investors' vital destination
As the UAE marks the first anniversary of the “Union Pledge Day” on 18th July, the nation reflects on the pivotal moments that led to its unification, recalling the enduring legacy of the founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan and his brothers, the Rulers, whose historic declaration in 1971 laid the foundations for the federation.
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July 19, 2025
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BRITAIN IS A 'POWDER KEG'
OF TENSIONS
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July 19, 2025
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Series on the line as India consider Bumrah gamble in do-or-die fourth Test against England
Jasprit Bumrah is a weapon India must use sparingly but with the five-test series against England on the line, the tourists are considering playing their pace spearhead in the fourth Test in Manchester next week.
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July 19, 2025
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Kareena Kapoor's vacation in Greece comes with a Shah Rukh Khan twist
Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan had fun doing the “Lungi Dance” in Greece. She even recommended it to her social media followers. Taking to her Instagram account on Thursday, Kareena shared glimpses of her tempting vacation in Greece. She added text to a group of pictures and wrote a caption “Did a lungi dance in Greece, had fun. must try.”
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July 19, 2025
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Jota inducted into EPL club Wolves' hall of fame
Wolves have announced that Diogo Jota has been inducted into the club's Hall of Fame, paying tribute to both his outstanding contributions on the pitch and the profound impact his untimely passing has had on the footballing world.
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July 19, 2025
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How reading can help prevent the summer slide
Summer vacation gives your child a much-needed break from school routines, which is important. But, at the same time, it can also result in what educators call the summer slide or “brain drain” — a learning gap that opens when kids spend long periods away from the classroom.
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July 19, 2025
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Scheffler makes bright British Open start as McIlroy three shots back
World number one Scottie Scheffler made a fine start to the British Open to sit three under par at a rain-swept Royal Portrush on Thursday as home favourite Rory Mcllroy was roared on during a rollercoaster one-under par round.
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July 19, 2025
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Pak bans hotel construction around tourist lakes in GB
Pakistan will ban for five years the construction of new hotels around picturesque lakes in the north that attract tens of thousands of tourists each year, a government agency said.
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July 19, 2025
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Deadline for submissions to SGCA 2025 ends on July 24
The Sharjah Government Communication Award (SGCA) 2025, organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), has issued a final call for submissions ahead of the July 24 deadline.
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July 19, 2025
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Man.United agree on deal to sign Brentford winger Mbeumo: Reports
Manchester United have reportedly agreed to sign Cameroon winger Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford in a deal worth an initial £65 million ($87 million) as Ruben Amorim steps up his overhaul of the team’s misfiring attack.
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July 19, 2025
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PTI gets six, opposition clinches five Senate seats
Everything is settled and sealed: the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) gets six Senate seats and the opposition parties clinch 5 seats as a result of an agreement between the two in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) while the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) has emerged as the largest opposition party in the KP Assembly.
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July 19, 2025
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Court orders firm to pay employee over Dhs160,000
The Abu Dhabi Primary Labour Court has ordered a company to pay Dhs160,636 to an employee who worked for the firm for approximately 7 years, but the company had delayed paying his monthly salary for several months and withheld his end-of-service gratuity and vacation allowance.
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July 19, 2025
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Abu Dhabi food body shutters cafeteria in capital
The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has issued an administrative closure order against Cocobona Cafeteria in Abu Dhabi, holding commercial licence (CN-3952783), for violating Law No (2) of 2008 concerning food in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and its associated regulations.
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July 19, 2025
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Ajman's realty transactions up 37% in 1st half to Dhs12.4 billion
The real estate sector in the Emirate of Ajman recorded a remarkable performance during the first half of 2025, with the total value of real estate transactions reaching Dhs12.4 billion, marking a record growth of 37 per cent compared to the same period last year.
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July 19, 2025
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Multi-billion scandal suspect moves NAB for plea bargain
The prime suspect in the multi-billion rupees Kohistan scandal has once again submitted a plea bargain application for Rs3.45 billion to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB).
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July 19, 2025
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Sharjah Book Authority approves 167 new titles
The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has announced the approval of 167 new titles under its specialised publishing and translation support programmes in 2025. The approved titles were selected from a total of 2,478 submissions received within four months since registration was open.
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July 19, 2025
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Pacquiao eyes comeback upset in Barrios showdown
Thirty years after clambering through the ropes for his first professional fight as a skinny 16-year-old, Manny Pacquiao returns to the ring once more on Saturday for the latest round of his protracted battle with Father Time.
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July 19, 2025
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Skipper Wilson says Wallabies ready to step up against Lions in first Test
Australia captain Harry Wilson said the Wallabies were confident of beating the British and Irish Lions in the first Test at Lang Park on Saturday despite being heavy underdogs after losing a couple of key players to injury.
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July 19, 2025
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University will not remove rapper's song from syllabus
In a jolt to Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Calicut University has decided not to remove Malayalam Rapper Vedan’s (Hirandas Murali) song and singer Gowry Lekshmi's Kathakali music from BA Malayalam third-semester syllabus, against the advice of an expert appointed by the vice chancellor at the instance of the governor.
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July 19, 2025
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Henry, Conway take NZ to easy T20 victory over Zimbabwe
Matt Henry took three wickets and Devon Conway hit an unbeaten half-century as New Zealand outclassed hosts Zimbabwe by eight wickets in their tri-series match at Harare Sports Club on Friday.
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July 19, 2025
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Immersive hopes to regain winning thread in G1 Coaching Club American Oaks
Reigning Champion Two-Year-Old Filly Immersive looks to avenge a first career defeat on her return to Gl company in the Coaching Club American Oaks at Saratoga in US on Saturday.
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July 19, 2025
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England beat Sweden on penalties to reach Euro semis
England roared into the semifinals of Women’s Euro 2025 on Thursday after coming back from two goals down and then beating Sweden 3-2 in a chaotic penalty shootout to continue their title defence.
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July 19, 2025
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UK and India likely to introduce free trade agreement next week
India and Britain are expected to seal a long-awaited free trade deal next week, two Indian government sources said, granting Indian textiles and electric vehicles some duty-free access to the UK market and easing British exports of whisky, cars and food.
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July 19, 2025
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Arsenal seal divisive move for Chelsea winger Madueke
Arsenal sealed their controversial signing of Chelsea forward Noni Madueke in a deal worth a reported £48 million ($65 million) on Friday.
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July 19, 2025
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Shruti shares her wonderful experience of working in ‘Coolie’
Actress Shruti Haasan has opened up about her exhilarating experience working on the upcoming high-octane film “Coolie,” calling it “a beautiful kind of madness.”
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July 19, 2025
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Lyles the showman ready to deliver 100m entertainment
Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles insisted he was ready to bring his showman persona to a sellout London Stadium in the 11th Diamond League meet of the season on Saturday.
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July 19, 2025
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Mother and artist Bushra Furqan is queen of home, princess of canvas
Hailing from Pakistan, Bushra Furqan is an artist based in the UAE. But she would not confine herself only to this role.
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July 19, 2025
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The premier has asserted his power over his party
Keir Starmer has acted against the most self-indulgent of his rebel MPs, suspending four of them and sacking a further three from their non-jobs as trade envoys.
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July 19, 2025
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Career platform launches creative projects for students
Leading teen career exploration platform, A Learning Lab, has announced the launch of a suite of programmed to offer high school students immersive, hands-on experiences across a wide range of future-focused industries.
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