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Science key to Arab world's progress: Sheikh Mohammed
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, congratulated Professor Majed Chergui on winning the Great Arab Minds 2025 Award in the Natural Sciences category.
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December 18, 2025
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Driver gets 21-yr jail sentence for ramming car into Liverpool parade
A driver who in a fit of road rage drove into crowds celebrating Liverpool's Premier League victory was on Tuesday jailed for 21 years and six months for unleashing scenes of “horror and devastation” on the city's streets.
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December 18, 2025
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Ancient Ice Age Lake comes back to life in Death Valley
Between 128,000 and 186,000 years ago, when ice covered the Sierra Nevada, a lake 100 miles long and 600 feet deep sat in eastern California in what is now the Mojave Desert.
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December 18, 2025
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Carey hits ton to give Australia upper hand in third Ashes Test
An emotional Alex Carey slammed a controversial 106 on his home ground and Usman Khawaja hit a defiant 82 on Wednesday to put Australia in the driving seat of the third Ashes Test against England.
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December 18, 2025
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Age cut-off date for KG, Grade 1 admissions announced
The Education, Human Development and Community Development Council has approved an update to the student age cutoff date for Kindergarten (KG) and Grade I admissions.
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December 18, 2025
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Chelsea battle into League Cup semis to ease pressure on Maresca
Chelsea showed their support for unsettled boss Enzo Maresca as they survived a scare from third-tier Cardiff to reach the League Cup semifinals with a 3-1 win on Tuesday.
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December 18, 2025
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Swedish government raises 2025 GDP forecast
The Swedish government on Tuesday raised its GDP growth forecast for 2025 to 1.6% from 0.9% seen in September and said the economy had turned a corner after a period of weakness even as uncertainties remain.
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December 18, 2025
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Borouge in FTSE ADX Dividend Stars Index
Borouge has been included in the FTSE ADX Dividend Stars Index, launched by the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange in December 2025.
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December 18, 2025
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Knicks beat Spurs in NBA Cup final to end 52-year trophy drought
OG Anunoby scored 28 points as the New York Knicks ended their 52-year trophy drought with a 124-113 NBA Cup final victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday.
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December 18, 2025
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UAE, Azerbaijan Presidents seek to bolster relations
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, on Wednesday discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations in support of shared development as part of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.
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December 18, 2025
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Trump adds PA passport holders, Syrians, to full travel ban list
The latest move brings to nearly 40 the number of countries whose citizens face restrictions in coming to US solely by virtue of nationality; the expanded ban goes into effect on Jan. 1: White House
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December 18, 2025
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Sharjah Airport marks Bahrain National Day
Sharjah Airport marked Bahrain’s 54th National Day, which falls on 16 December each year, with a special tribute welcoming Bahraini travellers passing through the terminal.
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December 18, 2025
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Ithra announces winner of film award at Red Sea International Film Festival
The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) has announced Green Corpse by Khalid Zidan as the winner of the SAR50,000 Ithra Film Fund Development Award at Red Sea Film Souk Production Market's closing ceremony, part of the Red Sea International Film Festival held annually in Jeddah (RSIFF, Dec. 4-13).
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December 18, 2025
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Israeli settler kills 16-year-old Palestinian: Mayor
An Israeli settler shot dead a 16-year-old Palestinian in the town of Tuqu' after the funeral of another teenager, the town's mayor said on Wednesday.
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December 18, 2025
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AD Ports, AVESTO Group establish logistics joint venture in Tajikistan
AD Ports Group on Wednesday signed a Shareholder Agreement with AVESTO Group, one of Tajikistan's largest private industrial conglomerates, to establish a new joint venture company that will deliver integrated logistics and freight forwarding services across the country.
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December 18, 2025
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Foetal surgery saves lives of identical twins
SEHA, a subsidiary of PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, has announced a landmark success in foetal medicine, with its expert team at Corniche Hospital saving the lives of two identical twin babies following a rare sequence of life-threatening complications during pregnancy.
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December 18, 2025
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World's first Maritime Bundle launched
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) launched the Maritime Bundle, the first of its kind worldwide, to unify maritime transport services under a comprehensive digital umbrella, offered to both national and foreign vessels calling at UAE ports.
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December 18, 2025
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World number one Alcaraz ends 'incredible ride' with coach Carlos Ferrero
Men's tennis world number one Carlos Alcaraz announced on Wednesday he is splitting from his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero after seven hugely successful years together with assistant coach Samuel Lopez taking over.
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December 18, 2025
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UAE among world's fastest-growing economies
The United Arab Emirates consolidated its position in 2025 as one of the world's fastest-growing economies, driven by strong non-oil sectors, robust foreign and domestic investment, pro-business regulation and a flexible regulatory environment.
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December 18, 2025
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Legal restrictions on punishing dopers leave Coe frustrated
World Athletics President Sebastian
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December 18, 2025
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TTAP invites parties to Islamabad conference
The Tehrik Tahaffuz Aiyeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP) that mainly includes the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) in its fold holds a conference in the federal capital on Dec.20-21 and has invited different political parties.
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December 18, 2025
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West Indies hope Christmas comes early in must-win New Zealand Test
Captain Roston
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December 18, 2025
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India, Ethiopia share warmth in climate and spirit, says PM
Hailing ties between India and Ethiopia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the two nations share warmth in climate and spirit and recalled how people started writing a new chapter in bilateral ties even before the diplomatic relations between the two nations had started.
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December 18, 2025
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ADKR end Desert Vipers' winning run in ILT20
The Desert Vipers finally met their match on Tuesday night as the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders handed the table-toppers their first loss of the season at the Zayed Cricket Stadium.
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December 18, 2025
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UAE team concludes participation in S.Africa drill
The UAE Search and Rescue Team has concluded its participation in the Africa, Europe, and Middle East Earthquake Response Exercise (AEME ERE) 2025, hosted by the Republic of South Africa, with the participation of several international search and rescue teams.
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December 18, 2025
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Blue Ocean expands to Egypt to boost supply chain training
In a strategic Middle East and North Africa (MENA) expansion, Blue Ocean Corporation, ranked as the World No. in Supply Chain Training and Consulting, announced the opening its office in Cairo, and holding its debut International Procurement & Supply Chain Conference (IPSC), in one of the fastest growing markets in the region.
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December 18, 2025
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AD Police warn against fake QR code stickers
The Abu Dhabi Police have warned the public about unauthorised QR code stickers appearing in certain locations, noting that these stickers could be used for online scams to steal users' banking and personal data.
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December 18, 2025
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VP congratulates Majed Chergui on winning Arab Minds Award
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, congratulated Professor Majed Chergui on winning the Great Arab Minds 2025 Award in the Natural Sciences category.
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December 18, 2025
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UK inflation plunges to 3.2% in November, beating forecasts
British inflation fell much more sharply than forecast in November to 3.2%, its lowest since March, from 3.6% in October, official data showed on Wednesday, cementing market expectations that the Bank of England will cut interest rates on Thursday.
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December 18, 2025
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Sultan Bin Ahmed attends signing of SHAMS accords
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, witnessed on Wednesday the signing of a series of strategic partnership agreements by Sharjah Media City (SHAMS) with 14 authorities and institutions across Sharjah.
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