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House of Wisdom's camps blend heritage and innovation
As part of its commitment to transforming summer into a season of learning, inspiration, and joy, House of Wisdom (HoW) in Sharjah is preparing to unveil an exciting new edition of its annual summer camp this July and August.
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July 01, 2025
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Israel strikes Gaza killing 60 ahead of truce talks
Israeli strikes killed at least 60 people across Gaza on Monday in some of the heaviest attacks in weeks as Israeli officials were due in Washington for a new ceasefire push by US President Donald Trump.
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July 01, 2025
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No one to harvest fruits in California
President Donald Trump's hunt for illegal migrants in California has precipitated an agricultural crisis. Large tracts of farms are left with crops, especially fruits, waiting to be harvested. Because of the raids by the officials of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), many of the workers have kept away. Farmers and farm supervisors admit that many of the farm labour was illegal.
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July 01, 2025
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India's brand Royaloak expands to UAE
Royaloak Furniture, one of India’s largest organised furniture retail chains, has announced its entry into the UAE market as part of a broader international expansion strategy.
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July 01, 2025
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N.Korea, Russia mark military treaty anniversary
North Korea's state media showed on Monday leader Kim Jong Un draping coffins with the national flag in what appeared to be the repatriation of soldiers killed fighting for Russia against Ukraine, as the countries marked a landmark military treaty.
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July 01, 2025
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Yellow alert issued in 13 Gujarat districts
The southwest monsoon continues to gain momentum across Gujarat, bringing much-needed showers to large parts of the state on Sunday.
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July 01, 2025
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At least 12 killed in chemical factory blast in Telangana
At least 12 workers were killed and about 30 others injured in a blast at an industrial unit in Pashamylaram near Hyderabad on Monday.
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July 01, 2025
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Pressure mounts on Netanyahu to end Gaza war
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's rise in popularity during the war with Iran may already be fading, as pressure mounts at home to end the conflict in Gaza.
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July 01, 2025
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Kalthoum and Shkair shine at Snow Duathlon
The inaugural edition of the Snow Duathlon, the first event of its kind in the region, concluded with great success at Ski Dubai.
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July 01, 2025
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Rev up the engine of development, UN urges world
UN chief Antonio Guterres urged the world to \"rev up the engine of development\" at an aid conference on Monday as US-led cuts jeopardise the fight against poverty and climate change.
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July 01, 2025
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No Archer as England name unchanged eleven for 2nd Test vs India
Jofra Archer's wait for a comeback into Test cricket has been extended as England have decided to field an unchanged playing eleven for the second Test against India, starting at Edgbaston on Wednesday.
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July 01, 2025
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Zohran Mamdani & NYC’s unaffordable economy
The promise of taxing the rich to fund social services propelled Zohran Mamdani to victory in Tuesday’s New York City Democratic mayoral primary. His campaign vows to reverse decades of social service cuts and tackle NYC's pervasive unaffordability.
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July 01, 2025
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Academy to help Emiratis cope with rapid economic changes
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited the New Economy Academy, where he was briefed on the variety of academic programmes offered by the institution aimed at enhancing the capability of Emirati citizens to cope with the rapid changes in the economic, financial and entrepreneurial spheres.
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July 01, 2025
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No sale of diesel, petrol to vehicles above 10 and 15 years in Delhi
Starting Tuesday, the Delhi government is planning to stop the sale of petrol and diesel to end-of-life (EoL) or over-age vehicles - a move aimed at fighting vehicular emission-linked air pollution in the Capital, an official said.
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July 01, 2025
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UAE gets tough with firms having fake employees
Ministry detected around 1,300 firms, owned by 1,800 employers, were not effectively practicing their licensed activities, despite having registered workers without a real employment relationship
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July 01, 2025
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Alcaraz and Sabalenka cruise as Medvedev, Rune crash out
Carlos Alcaraz survived a major scare from Italian veteran Fabio Fognini as the world number two started his bid for a third successive Wimbledon title with a marathon five-set victory on Monday.
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July 01, 2025
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US move into semis, Guatemala stun Canada at Gold Cup
Damion Downs scored in the sixth round of a shootout after three saves by Matt Freese, sending the US to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup with a 3-2 penalty-kicks win over Costa Rica after a a 2-2 tie on Sunday night.
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July 01, 2025
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GCC inflation rate logs 1.7 per cent in 2024
The latest data released by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat) indicated that the average inflation rate in the GCC countries stood at 1.7 per cent in 2024, compared to 2.2 per cent in 2023.
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July 01, 2025
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Rulers condole Kuwaiti Emir on passing of Sheikh Fahad
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a cable of condolences to Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of Kuwait, on the passing of Sheikh Fahad Sabah Al Nasser Al Mubarak Al Sabah.
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July 01, 2025
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Aid at risk for California students receiving Pell Grants
Thousands of Bay Area students could soon face a new hurdle when it comes to paying for college: deep cuts to federal financial aid. Republican lawmakers in Washington, D.C., are considering proposals to cap some federal loans and dramatically limit Pell Grants, which have for years served as a lifeline for low-income students.
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July 01, 2025
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Governance drives UAE tech startup growth
Pearl Initiative and startAD came together to convene a key panel discussion at startAD Central at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), bringing together founders, investors, and regulatory experts to explore the evolving role of governance in the startup cycle of tech companies.
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July 01, 2025
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Nearly 88% global firms now have dedicated AI budgets, says report
Nearly 88 per cent of global enterprises now have dedicated budgets for Artificial Intelligence (AI), with nearly two-thirds of them spending over 15 per cent of their overall tech budgets on AI projects, a new report said on Monday.
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July 01, 2025
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Islamabad calls on Delhi to fulfil IWT obligations
Pakistan on Monday urged India to fully reinstate the implementation of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), which New Delhi has held in abeyance since May, and fulfill its obligations following a supplemental award issued by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA).
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July 01, 2025
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Drop in temperature expected on Wednesday, Friday
A drop in temperature is expected in the western areas and coasts on Wednesday and next Friday, while active and dust-stirring winds will blow, causing the horizontal visibility to be lower, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
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July 01, 2025
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Adnoc Drilling awarded $800m contract
Adnoc Drilling Company (Adnoc Drilling) announced on Monday the award of a contract valued at up to $800 million by Adnoc Onshore for the provision of integrated hydraulic fracturing services for conventional and tight reservoirs.
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July 01, 2025
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Fujairah road plays music as you drive over it
The Fujairah Fine Arts Academy has launched the 'Musical Street' project, the first of its kind in the UAE and the Arab world. Spanning 750 metres along Sheikh Khalifa Street at the entrance to Fujairah City, the project offers drivers and passengers an exceptional musical experience.
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July 01, 2025
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Air Arabia resumes flights to Damascus
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa's first and largest low-cost carrier operator, has announced the resumption of direct flights between Sharjah and Damascus, starting July 10, 2025.
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July 01, 2025
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JARC boosts its global presence with The Curragh
The Jebel Ali Racecourse (JARC) continues to solidify its status as a global powerhouse in horse racing, fuelled by a dynamic and enduring partnership with Ireland's prestigious The Curragh Racecourse.
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July 01, 2025
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NTT seeks up to $864m in data centre REIT's Singapore IPO
Japanese telecom giant NTT is seeking to raise roughly $864 million in a Singapore IPO for a data centre REIT if an overallotment option is included, according to a term sheet that marked the start of the bookbuilding process.
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July 01, 2025
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Sharjah award seeks submissions of impactful contents
The Sharjah Government Communication Award (SGCA), a global annual initiative organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), continues to accept submissions for its 12th edition, with winners to be announced in September 2025.
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