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Nobel laureate Narges 'unwell' after arrest: Supporters
Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi was taken to hospital twice after being violently arrested last week, her supporters said on Monday, following a telephone call with the campaigner that raised concerns about her physical condition.
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December 16, 2025
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Cambodia says Thai bombing hitting deep into its territory
Heavy combat between Thailand and Cambodia entered a second week on Monday, with Phnom Penh claiming that Thai bombing is hitting deeper into its territory, coming close to shelters for people who had already fled dangerous areas along the border.
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December 16, 2025
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Tycoon Jimmy Lai found guilty in security trial
Hong Kong’s High Court found tycoon and pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai guilty on Monday of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces in the city’s highest-profile trial under a China-imposed national security law that could see him jailed for life.
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December 16, 2025
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Alef Group, AUS forge strategic partnership
Alef Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with American University of Sharjah (AUS) to establish a strategic framework that strengthens collaboration between academia and industry, fostering innovation, talent development and impactful community engagement.
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December 16, 2025
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Kalimat continues to empower children intellectually: Bodour
Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Founder and Chairperson of Kalimat Foundation, chaired the Foundation’s Board of Trustees meeting, where members reviewed the organisation's 2025 achievements and discussed its strategic vision for 2026.
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December 16, 2025
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ECA announces dates for Early Childhood Week
Under the patronage of Sheikh Theyab Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA), the Authority on Monday announced that the next edition of Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Week will take place from Nov. 16-22, 2026, under the same theme \"Together We Can Make Abu Dhabi a Family-Friendly Emirate.
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December 16, 2025
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YouTuber Rajab, TikToker Nadeem get bail in online gambling case
A Lahore sessions court on Monday granted interim bail to YouTuber Rajab Butt and TikToker Nadeem Mubarak, also known as Naniwala, in a case concerning the alleged promotion of an online gambling application.
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December 16, 2025
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Court extends protection from arrest of tainted Kerala MLA
Kerala High Court on Monday extended the interim protection from arrest granted to Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, who is facing serious allegations of rape and forced abortion, deferring a crucial hearing that could determine the immediate course of the high-profile investigation.
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December 16, 2025
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'Smart Meter Project' launched in Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), launched the Smart Meter Project in Al Wathba area in Abu Dhabi.
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December 16, 2025
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Rodrygo scrapes Real win vs Alaves to trim Barcelona lead
Kylian Mbappe and Rodrygo Goes's goals earned Real Madrid a tense 2-1 win at Alaves in La Liga on Sunday to potentially keep coach Xabi Alonso in his job.
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December 16, 2025
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Dubai Chamber registers 13,851 Indian companies in first 9 months
A new analysis by Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has revealed that Indian-owned businesses continued to top the list of new non-UAE companies joining the chamber during the first nine months of 2025.
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December 16, 2025
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Public-city: Inloco Gallery concludes its annual conference on public art
Inloco Gallery has concluded its annual public art conference, Inloco Talks 2025, that brought focus to how artistic interventions are redefining cultural, social and spatial narratives across cities in the Gulf.
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December 16, 2025
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DGMO celebrates graduation of DXB500 programme
The Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO) organised a graduation ceremony for the third cohort of the DXB500 Government Communication Training Programme, a strategic initiative launched by Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council.
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December 16, 2025
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New platform launched to boost UAE economy
DUBAI: A global webcast series - Globecast - that aims to promote inward investment to the UAE - One Way Ticket to Dubai - has been unveiled on Monday at a press conference that will see millions of investors, professionals, entrepreneurs and business leaders listen and participate to boost foreign investment into the UAE economy and the real estate sector.
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December 16, 2025
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Algeria include son of Zidane in Africa Cup of Nations squad
Goalkeeper Luca Zidane, a son of France football icon Zinedine Zidane, was named on Saturday in the Algeria squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which kicks off on December 21 in Morocco.
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December 15, 2025
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Warriorz beat MI Emirates by six runs for first win of season
The Sharjah Warriorz produced a well-rounded performance to edge past MI Emirates by six runs at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
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December 15, 2025
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Japan’s green tea exports reach highest level in 70 years
Japan's green tea exports in the first 10 months of this year reached the highest level in over 70 years on the back of the booming overseas market for matcha powder and the depreciation of the Japanese yen, government and industry data showed.
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December 15, 2025
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Jawaher praises Rubu' Qarn alumni for shaping the future
Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Sharjah Family and Community Council, attended a ceremony celebrating over one thousand alumni of Sharjah Children, Sharjah Youth, Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah, and Sharjah Capabilities Development, alongside forty pioneers from the founding generation of Rubu' Qarn entities and staff members who dedicated over two decades of expertise and service.
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December 15, 2025
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Raphinha helps Barca extend La Liga lead with Osasuna win
Raphinha hit a brace to give Barcelona a narrow 2-0 win over Osasuna on Saturday and take them seven points clear at the top of La Liga.
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December 15, 2025
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Rain lashes several areas of the country
Drizzles to heavy rain fell on Sunday on separate areas across the country including Al Samha and Ghantoot in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain.
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December 15, 2025
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Court orders woman to pay Dhs10,900 in car rental case
A woman rented a vehicle from a car rental company on a fixed-term contract, but her failure to pay the full amount due after the contract expired led to a dispute in court.
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December 15, 2025
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Arabian Days Festival opens in Abu Dhabi
The third edition of the Arabian Days Festival, organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre, launched at Manarat Al Saadiyat with a vibrant showcase of music, education, film, heritage, and interactive experiences.
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December 15, 2025
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Congress pooh-poohs Modi's Kerala civic poll victory claim
The Congress party, which leads the United Democratic Front (UDF) opposition coalition in Kerala, has dismissed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's assertion of a “watershed moment” for his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) following last week's civic polls.
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December 15, 2025
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Nicholson exhibition shows he's far from dullard of legend
Grumpy patriarch is never the best of looks, and certainly not in these identity-obsessed times.
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December 15, 2025
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Dubai 2025 Asian Youth Para Games conclude with record-breaking success
Dubai successfully hosted the Dubai 2025-Asian Youth Para Games, delivering one of the most inspiring and memorable editions in the history of the games.
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December 15, 2025
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Syrian who killed Americans was part of security forces
Syria’s interior ministry said on Sunday that the gunman who killed three Americans in the central Palmyra region the previous day was a member of the security forces who was set to be fired for extremism.
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December 15, 2025
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UAE reinforces global leadership in sustainability, climate resilience
A UAE delegation led by Dr Amna Bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, participated in the seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
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December 15, 2025
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Oracle's stumble hits AI trade, but many investors remain bullish
The red-hot trade backing artificial intelligence related stocks has taken a bruising from a disappointing report from Oracle, reigniting concerns about frothy valuations and an AI bubble.
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December 15, 2025
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Dubai Police save hundreds of children in emergency rescues
The search and rescue team completed 4,568 missions this year, including saving 239 children who were trapped inside cars and elevators due to their parents’ negligence or failure to take sufficient preventive steps
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December 15, 2025
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Mobile Developers Week 2025 opens its doors in Abu Dhabi
The first edition of Mobile Developers Week officially kicked off in n Abu Dhabi, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau (ADCEB), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi).
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