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PSG ordered to pay Mbappe $71m in wage dispute, Hamraoui loses assault case
France captain Mbappe, who left PSG in June 2024 to join Real Madrid, had been claiming over 260 million euros in total from his former club
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December 18, 2025
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Here's how Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt brings weekend vibes to a weekday
Actress Alia
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December 18, 2025
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Shurooq touch to enliven Sharjah Events Festival 2025 from today
The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) will participate in the Sharjah Events Festival 2025 at Al Majaz Amphitheatre from 18-21 December 2025, presenting a unified pavilion that reflects Sharjah’s identity as a place where culture, nature, learning, and family life intersect.
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December 18, 2025
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Xposure celebrates Athens as Guest of Honour
In its milestone IOth edition, the Xposure International Photography Festival will unveil a new chapter in its evolution by launching a dedicated zone celebrating Athens as part of a newly conceived Zones architecture that reimagines exhibitions as interconnected cultural ecosystems rather than isolated showcases.
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December 18, 2025
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UAE, Canada expand air connectivity
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced a key milestone in air transport between the UAE and Canada, following bilateral Air Services Agreement (ASA) negotiations that took place during the ICAO Air Services Negotiation Event 2025 (ICAN2025) in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
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December 18, 2025
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FIFA overturns three Malaysia matches amid eligibility row
FIFA has overturned the results of three Malaysia matches after finding they had fielded ineligible players, the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) said on Wednesday, in the latest setback for the team amid a widening document forgery scandal.
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December 18, 2025
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Dembele and Bonmati scoop FIFA’s Best men and women's awards
France and Paris Saint-Germain attacker Ousmane Dembele won the men’s FIFA Best award at a ceremony in Qatar on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfield maestro Aitana Bonmati collected the women's prize.
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December 18, 2025
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Lebanon judge to question ship owner linked to port blast
Lebanese judge Tarek Bitar headed to Bulgaria on Wednesday to question a shipowner wanted in connection with a catastrophic 2020 Beirut port blast, a judicial official told AFP.
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December 18, 2025
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Now, smart work permits can be processed in just one second
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced the completion of approximately 13 million transactions through automation and artificial intelligence (Al) technologies, without human intervention, from the beginning of the year until Dec.10, 2025.
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December 18, 2025
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Give round robin Christmas letters over Instagram smugness
Once upon a festive season, opening your Christmas post would induce a blizzard of folded-up A4 paper, as a slew of round robin letters floated out from cards.
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December 18, 2025
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India call-up is the next aim, says Dar's father after mega IPL deal; Kartik excited to play alongside Dhoni
As Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Dar made headlines after Delhi Capitals (DC) bought him for Rs 8.40 crore during the IPL 2026 mini auction, the uncapped pacer's father, Ghulam Nabi Dar, has said that while the IPL contract was a matter of great pride for the family, the only aim now is for his son to get selected in the Indian team.
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December 18, 2025
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Cambodian soldiers accuse Thailand of using 'poisonous water'
Cambodian soldier Kun Yong said he had been forced to pull back from his frontline position recently after he had trouble breathing following a sortie by a Thai aircraft.
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December 18, 2025
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DIFC solidifies Dubai's position as global hub for digital economy
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) announced its membership of the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules Forum (Global CBPR Forum).
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December 18, 2025
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Millions facing acute food insecurity in Afghanistan: UN
The number of people facing acute food insecurity in Afghanistan this winter is on the rise, and now stands at more than 17 million, the United Nations warned.
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December 18, 2025
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Rohingya children's lives crushed by aid cuts
In moments when she is alone, when there is a break in the beatings from her husband, the girl cries for the school that was once her place of peace in a world that has otherwise offered her none.
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December 18, 2025
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Man obligated to pay Dhs115,000 to woman
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court obligated a man to pay a woman Dhs115,000 from whom he borrowed Dhs245,000 but paid back only Dhs130,000.
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December 18, 2025
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Health secretary slams doctors’ strike amid flu
The health secretary has blasted doctors as “self-indulgent” and “dangerous” after they voted to push ahead with a five-day strike in the run-up to Christmas.
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December 18, 2025
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European leading economies end year resilient but sluggish
Europe's leading economies closed off a turbulent year on weak momentum, according to new data on Tuesday, which showed scant signs of an upswing even as the region managed to withstand the impact of US President Donald Trump's trade barbs.
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December 17, 2025
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Art Dubai reveals first details of 20th anniversary edition in 2026
Art Dubai, the region's leading art fair held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has revealed the first details of its 20th anniversary edition.
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December 17, 2025
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After chaos in Kolkata, confetti in Delhi as Messi ends tour of India with smile
Football superstar Lionel Messi ended his whirlwind tour of India on Monday with a lap of honour in New Delhi, thrilling thousands of fans and thanking them for \"all the love and support\".
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December 17, 2025
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Heritage is a foundation for the future, says Sultan
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, attended the official ceremony on Monday for the inscription of “Faya” on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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December 17, 2025
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IHC rejects Jahangiri's objections on division bench
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday turned down Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri’s objections over the constitution of the divisional bench and Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar's inclusion in it.
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December 17, 2025
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Nick Digilio survives movie criticism with '40 Films'
Longtime radio host and film critic Nick Digilio has written a book about reviewing movies for 40 years.
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December 17, 2025
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Court orders company to pay Dhs5m to investors
The Dubai Civil Court of First Instance obligated a company to pay a compensation of Dhs5 million to investors plus a legal interest of 5 per cent per annum from the date the judgment became final until full payment.
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December 17, 2025
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T20 World Cup 2026 trophy tour kicks off at Ram Setu bridge
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Trophy
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December 17, 2025
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Scheffler wins fourth straight PGA Tour Player of the Year title
Scottie Scheffler earned another comparison with Tiger Woods on Monday, joining him as the only players to win PGA Tour player of the year at least four times in a row.
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December 17, 2025
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Coach Maresca committed to Chelsea despite 48-hour jibe
Enzo Maresca insisted on Monday that he “absolutely” remains committed to his job as Chelsea manager after saying at the weekend he had suffered his “worst 48 hours” since joining the club.
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December 17, 2025
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Osimhen: From Lagos hawker to stardom with Nigeria
Victor Osimhen used to sell newspapers in the crowded, traffic-clogged streets of Lagos: now he creates headlines as a consistent scorer for Nigeria and Galatasaray.
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December 17, 2025
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Travellers welcomed with 'Bahrain, Heart and Eye' stamp
The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai welcomed travellers arriving in the UAE with a special stamp bearing the phrase “Bahrain, Heart and Eye,” in celebration of the Bahrain National Day.
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December 17, 2025
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World's first Mercedes-Benz city to come up in Dubai worth Dhs30b
In a landmark collaboration uniting the global real estate and luxury automotive industries, Binghatti Developers, Dubai's largest and fastest-growing property developer, and Mercedes-Benz, the world-renowned luxury automotive brand, have announced the launch of Mercedes-Benz Places-Binghatti City, the world's first Mercedes-Benz branded city, with a total investment value of Dhs30 billion.
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