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Shaza Hotels expands in Saudi Arabia with 4 projects
Under the patronage of the Ministry of Tourism Saudi Arabia (MoT) and TOURISE 2025, Shaza Hotels has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for four new projects - Shaza Riyadh Stables Resort, Mysk Residences in Riyadh and Mysk Al Haramain Hotels - 3 & 4 in Makkah - during the inaugural TOURISE 2025 summit, held recently in Riyadh.
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November 16, 2025
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City down United to go four points clear in WSL
Manchester City made the most of a late first-half collapse by Manchester United to score twice just before the break as they secured a 3-0 derby win on Saturday that put them four points clear of second-placed Chelsea in the Women's Super League.
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November 16, 2025
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Rabaah dominates JARC Sprint Series as Princ Rouz shines in Emirates Airline Cup
Musabbeh Al Mheiri’s Rabaah produced a sparkling performance in the JARC Sprint Series sponsored by ESS, lighting up the second meeting of the Jebel Ali Racecourse season with a stunning upset in Dubai on Saturday.
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November 16, 2025
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Lahore ranked most-polluted city again
Several cities across Punjab remained engulfed in dense smog on Saturday, with Gujranwala registering the worst air quality in the province.
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November 16, 2025
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UAE Football Association arranges 8 planes to rally fans behind team in Iraq
The UAE Football Association (UAEFA) has responded to surging demand from national team supporters by increasing its charter flights to Basra for fans ahead of the pivotal second leg of the 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff against Iraq.
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November 16, 2025
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Al Ain boost hopes of reaching ADIB Cup semis
Al Ain edged closer to the ADIB Cup semifinals with a commanding 3-1 victory over Sharjah in the first leg of the quarterfinals at Sharjah Stadium.
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November 16, 2025
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China tells citizens to avoid Japan travel over Taiwan row
China has advised its citizens to avoid travelling to Japan, following a diplomatic feud sparked by remarks from Tokyo's new premier about a hypothetical attack on Taiwan.
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November 16, 2025
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Latifa, Egyptian minister discuss cooperation
Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, met Dr Ahmed Fouad Henni, Egyptian Minister of Culture, on the sidelines of the 27th General Conference of the International Council of Museums (ICOM Dubai 2025).
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November 16, 2025
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Kalimat wraps up SIBF with 30 new titles, cultural event
Kalimat Group (KG) concluded its participation in the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) with a vibrant cultural programme that showcased more than 30 new releases, exclusive author sessions, storytelling activities, workshops, and a diverse series of panel discussions across its pavilion.
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November 16, 2025
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ICA48 highlights Dubai's status as leading hub for financial markets
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum highlights the UAE’s pioneering role in shaping the future of global financial systems and strengthening Dubai's position as financial powerhouse
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November 16, 2025
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Canada lost its measles elimination fight
This week, Canada officially lost its measles elimination status, which it held for nearly 30 years — a shameful consequence of falling childhood vaccination rates.
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November 16, 2025
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Pochettino says no player assured of spot in US WC squad
US coach Mauricio Pochettino has warned players that “no one can feel safe” about their chances of making the final squad for next year’s World Cup on home soil.
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November 16, 2025
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Croatia seal World Cup spot with win over Faroe Islands
Croatia booked their ticket to the 2026 World Cup in North America with an unconvincing 3-1 win over the inform Faroe Islands on Friday as the Netherlands all but booked their spot in the finals too.
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November 16, 2025
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Landline use rises as families fight smartphone addiction
Teenagers are generally obsessed with their smartphones. So much so that Kristin Hatling's family recently encountered a gaggle of them who had brought their screens into a resort's hot tub.
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November 16, 2025
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First winter rain adds to woes of Gazans
Winter's first heavy rainfall sent water cascading through Gaza's sprawling Muwasi tent camp on Saturday, as the territory struggles to cope with flooding and devastated infrastructure after two years of war.
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November 16, 2025
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Nepal extends voter registration ahead of election
Nepal announced on Saturday a five-day extension in voter registration for the first elections since anti-corruption proteststoppledthe government earlier this year, citing broad turnout.
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November 16, 2025
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Mixed-class marriages expose harsh truths for couples
Only a foolhardy woman would organise a hen night that sweeps in her mum, sisters, and her mum's best friend and assistant, but glaringly omit to ask her future mother-in-law.
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November 16, 2025
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Retailer achieves 38% Emiratisation in workforce
A prominent retailer has announced that it has achieved 38 per cent Emiratisation, while the overall workforce comprises 958 women.
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November 16, 2025
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ICOM Dubai flag handed over to Rotterdam
DUBAI: The ICOM Dubai 2025 Organising Committee handed over the ICOM flag to the city of Rotterdam, Netherlands, which will host the 28th General Conference of the International Council of Museums (ICOM 2028).
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November 16, 2025
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Nahyan opens National Festival of Tolerance & Coexistence
Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, has opened the 7th National Festival of Tolerance & Coexistence, under the theme “Hand In Hand,” organised by the Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence, taking place until Nov.18, 2025 at Umm Al Emarat Park in Abu Dhabi.
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November 16, 2025
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'Autonomous Hands' workshop held for children
It was a morning full of amazement and curiosity for scores of children at the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) as they learned to turn everyday materials into animated machines.
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November 16, 2025
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'Happy' Shiffrin dominates in Levi slalom for 102nd WC win
American ski queen Mikaela Shiffrin laid down a marker to potential challengers this season with a crushing 102nd World Cup win in the opening slalom of the year at Levi in Finland on Saturday.
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November 16, 2025
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Popovic urges Australia to step up after Venezuela loss
Coach Tony Popovic acknowledged his World Cup-bound Australia side need to make improvements after the Socceroos suffered a l-O friendly loss to Venezuela in Houston on Friday.
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November 16, 2025
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McIlroy shares lead, takes major step towards Race to Dubai title
Rory Mcllroy took a major step towards his seventh Race to Dubai crown when he moved into a share of the lead after the third round of the season-ending DP World Tour Championship.
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November 16, 2025
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Sultan's initiative supports creativity in region: Bodour
Under the directives of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Gasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and the supervision of Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Gasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), the Authority has waived participation fees for Sudanese publishers at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair.
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November 16, 2025
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Palestinian national team on 'mission' for peace in Spain visit
On a “mission” in Spain, Palestinian national team coach Ehab Abu Jazar and his players will play symbolic friendlies against the Basque Country and Catalan national teams in the hopes of working towards safety and freedom for their people.
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November 16, 2025
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Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Festival ends on high note
The Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Festival concluded on Saturday, marking one of the standout events of the seventeenth edition of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship.
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November 16, 2025
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Trump scraps tariffs on beef, coffee and tropical fruit to lower store prices
President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he was scrapping US tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruits and a broad swath of other commodities - a dramatic move that comes amid mounting pressure on his administration to better combat high consumer prices.
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November 16, 2025
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World food commodity prices fall in October
World food commodity prices fell for a second consecutive month in October, driven largely by ample global supplies, the United Nations' Food and Agriculture organisation said on Friday.
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November 16, 2025
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Icke's Broadway 'Oedipus' shines with Strong and Manville
Mark Strong (left) and Lesley Manville in 'Oedipus.'
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