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Global authors reflect on identity, emotion and truth
The importance of personal truth and inclusion in storytelling took the spotlight at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2025), where authors from across Africa and the Americas joined in a powerful conversation on the universality of human experience and the need for authenticity in an increasingly digital world.
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November 14, 2025
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Gaza ‘stabilisation force' must guarantee lasting truce: Turkey
Turkey's main expectation from a planned International Stabilisation Force in Gaza is for it to provide guarantees that the fragile ceasefire will last, its defence ministry said on Thursday.
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November 14, 2025
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Landmark Annual Student Art Show by Funun Arts and Amity University Dubai
The 5th Edition of the Annual Student Art Show (ASAS 2025, Nov. 1-2), organised by Funun Arts Group and Youth Creative Minds Hub (YCM Hub) in collaboration with Amity University Dubai, was a splendid addition to the landscape of art, education, and community collaboration in the UAE.
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November 14, 2025
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Ras Al Khaimah's vision is built on creating diversified economy
His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, on Thursday attended the Wafa Global Business Delegation Forum, hosted by Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) at the Mövenpick Resort on Al Marjan Island, with the participation of more than 40 chief executives and international officials from major global companies, as well as a number of senior officials.
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November 14, 2025
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When the media does not dig for the truth
Years ago, the BBC suggested in an interview with the Herald that a British murderer may have been falsely charged because someone linked to the case had Mafia ties.
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November 14, 2025
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CBUAE to host Mena Leaders' Summit on Financial Inclusion
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), the CBUAE, in partnership with the Arab Monetary Fund and the World Bank, will host the Mena Leaders' Summit on Financial Inclusion 2025. Taking place in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 17-18, 2025, the summit will be held under the theme, “Shaping Regional and Global Agendas”.
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November 14, 2025
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UAE keep World Cup dreams alive with draw against Iraq in first leg of playoffs
Iraq and the UAE will go into Tuesday's second leg of their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Playoffs Knockout Stage with the tie evenly poised after sharing a 1-1 draw in Abu Dhabi on Thursday that keeps their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification hopes alive.
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November 14, 2025
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Man fined for property rental scam
Abu Dhabi Family and Civil and Administrative Cases Court ordered a man to pay Dhs33,750 and fined him Dhs10,000 for contacting another person via WhatsApp and phone, deceiving him into believing there was a property for rent, and seizing the rental amount.
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November 14, 2025
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Wood faces nervous wait as Stokes shines in warm-up match
Fast bowler Mark Wood left the field on Thursday complaining of hamstring stiffness after bowling eight overs for an England XI against a second-string England Lions side during an Ashes warm-up game north of Perth.
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November 14, 2025
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AURAK's Career Week connects students with employers
Several top employers across UAE took part in the Career Week organised by the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) and attended by students and alumni and got updates on new trends by the experts from private and government sectors.
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November 14, 2025
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Leaders offer condolences to Erdogan
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Türkiye, over the victims of the Turkish Ministry of Defence military cargo plane crash.
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November 14, 2025
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Curry excels in Warriors victory against Spurs as Celtic triumph
Stephen Curry scored 46 points and the Golden State Warriors beat the San Antonio Spurs 125-120 on Wednesday night, overcoming triple doubles by Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle.
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November 14, 2025
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Faroe Islands part-timers, crime novelist coach are dreaming of the World Cup
With a population of 55,000, a coach who writes crime novels and a squad of part-time players, tiny Faroe Islands has a stunning shot at qualifying for the World Cup.
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November 14, 2025
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Rees-Zammit back in Wales’s starting team to face Japan
Louis Rees-Zammit will make his first Wales start since the 2023 Rugby World Cup in Saturday's clash with Japan in Cardiff after coach Steve Tandy said he was 'ready to return'.
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November 14, 2025
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Indian nationals emerge victorious in Diabetes Challenge
Indian nationals stole the spotlight at the RAK Diabetes Challenge 2025, clinching top honours in both the male and female physical categories, walking away with cash prizes worth Dhs 5,000 each.
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November 14, 2025
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Jeffrey Mason opens his heart out to Sharjah audience
Driven by a profound belief that everyone has a life story that needs to be told, heard and preserved, American author Jeffrey Mason shared his words of wisdom with Sharjah audience on Wednesday evening at Forum 2, of Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF).
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November 14, 2025
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SL to stay in Pakistan amid beefed-up security, games move to Rawalpindi
Sri Lanka's cricket board said on Thursday that its players will remain in Pakistan to complete a one-day international series and a subsequent T20 tri-series, with all games to be played in Rawalpindi.
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November 14, 2025
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UK economy shows growth of 0.1 per cent in the third quarter
Britain's economy barely expanded in the third quarter, held back by September's cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover, according to data on Thursday that underlined the backdrop of slow growth as finance minister Rachel Reeves readies her budget.
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November 14, 2025
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India's women players cash in on ICC Cricket World Cup glory
The brand value of India's top women cricketers has gone through the roof following their fairytale World Cup triumph on home soil with top sports marketing experts calling it a “watershed moment” for the sport.
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November 14, 2025
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Jimmy Kimmel delivers 22-minute eulogy for best friend
It was a moment so powerful you had to hit pause, on the video and in life. Jimmy Kimmel remembered his best friend and talk show bandleader Cleto Escobedo III on Tuesday night.
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November 14, 2025
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Adnoc Gas achieves $1.34 billion net income in the third quarter
Adnoc Gas, a world-class integrated gas processing and sales company, announced its Q3 2025 results, achieving the highest third quarter net income in its history at $1.34 billion, an 8 per cent increase year-on-year.
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November 14, 2025
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Taqa's net income for 9 months hits Dhs6.1b
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) today announced its financial results for the nine-month period ending 30th September, 2025, reporting Group revenues of Dhs42.7 billion, a 2.9 per cent increase compared to the same period last year, primarily driven by higher pass-through revenue in the Transmission and Distribution segment.
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November 14, 2025
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Union Insurance posts 49% rise in net profit for first 9 months
Union Insurance Company, a leading provider of innovative customer-focused insurance solutions to individuals and organisations in the UAE, announced a 49% increase in net profit after tax, reaching Dhs33.9 million for the first nine months of 2025, up from Dhs22.7 million during the same period in 2024.
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November 14, 2025
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Sheikh Nahyan hails role of nurses in the country
Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, the “Mother of the Nation,” Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood (SCMC), and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, the General Women's Union and the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, inaugurated the second Annual Nursing Conference organised by Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi on Nov. 12-13.
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November 14, 2025
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Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival returns in January
Following a record-breaking edition in 2085, the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival will return for its ninth edition from 31st January to 1st February 2026 at Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park under the theme Where We Belong, celebrating community and belonging as drivers of innovation and entrepreneurship.
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November 14, 2025
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Chamber floats 3rd edition of Create Apps Championship
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, said that Dubai's emergence as a leading global hub for digital transformation embodies the bold development vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
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November 14, 2025
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Tetr plans campuses in UAE, other countries
The Tetr College has announced the securing of $18 million funds to establish new campuses in Dubai, United States and Europe, and to deepen Tetr's ten-country operating network across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
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November 14, 2025
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It’s not what you eat but how much
Yesterday, after a late lunch, I went for a walk in a shopping mall. I walked about for a bit and then sat in a food court with some coffee. After a while I had this overwhelming urge to buy a packet of crisps. I ate that packet somewhat quickly.
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November 14, 2025
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McIlroy two shots off the lead as Kim tops after round one in Dubai
Rory Mcllroy took a big first step towards capturing a seventh Order of Merit crown when he opened with a six-under par 66 round on Thursday in the season-ending DP World Tour Championship.
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November 14, 2025
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Alldritt ‘takes up the torch’ for France against Fiji after South Africa loss
France head coach Fabien Galthie on Thursday recalled Gregory Alldritt to ‘take up the torch’ as captain this weekend against Fiji having dropped him for the humbling defeat to South Africa.
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