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Peter Jackson receives honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes
The 79th Cannes Film Festival opened on Tuesday with politics, artificial intelligence and the shifting priorities of Hollywood taking centre stage at the film gathering on the French Riviera.
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May 14, 2026
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RAK Police nab driver 5 hours after he causes road mishap
Ras Al Khaimah Police, within just 5 hours, arrested an Asian driver who fled after causing a traffic accident involving three women in the early hours of Tuesday morning, according to Lieutenant Colonel Abdullah Abdul Rahman Al Saman, Director of the Traffic and Patrols Department at RAK Police.
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May 14, 2026
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Israeli strikes on cars in Lebanon kill 12
Israel intensified strikes on Lebanon on Wednesday with the health ministry reporting 12 people killed in attacks targeting cars, mostly south of Beirut, despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hizbollah.
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May 14, 2026
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Husband told to pay ex-wife Dhs61,500
Al Ain Civil, Commercial and Administrative Cases Court ordered a husband to pay Dhs61,500 to his ex-wife, as he had borrowed the amount from her through bank transfers during their marriage but failed to repay it despite repeated demands.
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May 14, 2026
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UAE President, Ajman Crown Prince discuss national issues
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman.
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May 14, 2026
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Sharjah launches World Heritage Office
The Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA) has launched the Sharjah World Heritage Office to strengthen the management of World Heritage sites in the emirate and coordinate the protection of listed, nominated, and potential sites in line with international standards.
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May 14, 2026
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China's fishing fleet raises concerns off Argentina
On a balmy January night, an Argentine coast guard ship's radio picked up garbled Mandarin broadcast from nearby boats.
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May 14, 2026
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Amna wins taekwondo gold as UAE make strong start at 4th GCC Games in Doha
The UAE made a spectacular start at the 4th GCC Games Doha 2026, opening their medal account on the very first day of competition on Wednesday.
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May 14, 2026
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Bodour, Motivate launch plan to train women in publishing
PublisHer and Motivate Media Group have formed a partnership to establish PublisHer Pathways, a four-week immersive internship programme to address the gap between academic preparation and the realities of working inside a media company.
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May 14, 2026
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Global oil supply to plunge below demand this year due to war: IEA
Global oil supply will fall short of total demand this year as the Iran war wreaks havoc on Middle East oil production and drains inventories at an unprecedented pace, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday, upending its earlier outlook calling for a surplus.
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May 14, 2026
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Sublime Swiatek secures semi-final spot; stupendous Sorana snatches slugfest success
Three-times Italian Open champion Iga Swiatek was at her ruthless best as she dismantled American fifth seed Jessica Pegula 6-1 6-2 to reach the semi-finals of the WTA 1000 clay-court tournament on Wednesday.
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May 14, 2026
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Sultan attends Holy Quran Academy’s graduation event
The Ruler of Sharjah announces the completion of Encyclopaedia of Rhetorical Interpretation and launches three new encyclopaedias
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May 14, 2026
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RUWAD provides Dhs1.5 million support to entrepreneurs in Q1
Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre RUWAD, affiliated with Sharjah Economic Development Department, recorded strong growth in support for entrepreneurial projects during the first quarter of 2026.
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May 14, 2026
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Kohli shines as rampant RCB end Kolkata's winning streak
Virat Kohli struck an unbeaten 105 to lead defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the top of the IPL table with a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday.
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May 14, 2026
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Guardiola slams VAR system's inconsistencies
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola compared the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system to the flip of a coin on Tuesday and said his side must play well enough to avoid any impact from decisions that go against them.
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May 14, 2026
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Dubai Humanitarian delivers aid to 101 countries
Dubai Humanitarian revealed in its 2025 annual report that it carried out 1,188 relief shipments with a total value of Dhs404 million, which included transporting 14,297 metric tonnes of humanitarian aid to 101 countries around the world.
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May 14, 2026
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PM Modi cuts size of his motorcade to ‘save fuel’
Move follows online criticism of politicians’ spending after Modi urged citizens to tighten belts; Assam to curb ministers’ foreign visits; some states’ CMs cut their cavalcade size after Modi’s fuel-saving plea; Gujarat governor takes train to New Delhi
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May 14, 2026
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Attestation of certificate via Daleel activated
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) announced the activation of the service for issuing and attesting academic certificates via “Daleel” platform.
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May 14, 2026
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Neymar WC call based on fitness and form, says coach Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti will walk into Monday's Brazil squad announcement with a nation peering over his shoulder and one burning question hanging in the Rio de Janeiro air: Neymar or no Neymar?
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May 14, 2026
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Centre, KP govts on same page in combating terrorism: Minister
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday acknowledged that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government was standing firmly with the Centre in combating terrorism, hailing that they were on the “same page.”
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May 14, 2026
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Invest Bank reports strong Q1 results with 97% growth
Invest Bank (INB) on Wednesday announced its financial results for the quarter of 2026, delivering strong growth in profitability supported by higher operating income, continued balance sheet expansion and sustained momentum across its core business segments.
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May 14, 2026
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Abu Dhabi gears up for Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu C’ship
Official weigh-in procedures for participation in the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu Championship will begin on Thursday at Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi.
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May 14, 2026
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Firm targets gaps in global hiring and mobility strategy
The UAE has become one of the fastest-growing hubs for global talent and a launch-pad for regional expansion, with the country ranking #1 globally in hiring sentiment and 56% of employers planning workforce expansion.
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May 14, 2026
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Thumbay to open Psychiatric and Rehabilitation Hospital
Through a public-private collaboration, the first-ever regional private hospital for the restoration and healing of patients going through mental health issues shall be operational by mid-2027 within the Sharjah Healthcare City.
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May 14, 2026
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Mohamed’s leadership has promoted Emirati model globally
Today, May 14, the UAE celebrates the anniversary of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan assuming the presidency of the state.
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May 14, 2026
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European Union to ease train travel
The EU could force railway companies to sell rivals’ tickets on their websites and share data with booking platforms under plans to be unveiled on Wednesday aiming to boost train travel, sources said.
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May 14, 2026
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City unveil top-class facility for women’s team
Manchester City has on Wednesday opened a new £10 million state-of-the-art facility for its women’s team at the City Football Academy.
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May 14, 2026
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Sorloth strike lifts Atletico over Osasuna, Betis return to CL after 20 years
Atletico Madrid consolidated their fourth place in La Liga with a 2-1 victory over Osasuna on Tuesday while Real Betis beat Elche to guarantee themselves a Champions League spot after a 20-year absence.
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May 14, 2026
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UAE and S.Korea forge strategic tech pact in AI, semiconductors
The Ministry of Investment has led a high-level delegation to the brotherly Republic of Korea to advance bilateral cooperation and unlock new partnership opportunities across the artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor value chain, reinforcing the UAE’s economic diversification agenda and its strategic focus on future-defining industries.
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May 14, 2026
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Russia fires about 800 drones at 20 Ukraine regions, several dead
Russia fired at least 800 drones in a massive daytime barrage on about 20 regions of Ukraine on Wednesday, killing at least six people and wounding dozens, including children, in one of the longest attacks by Moscow in the 4-year-old war, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
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