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ACRES 2026 to open its doors today in Sharjah
The Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition ACRES 2026 opens today (Wednesday) at Expo Centre Sharjah and will run until Jan.24.
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January 21, 2026
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Pak's 'combat tested' jets boost weapons' sale
Pakistan's defence manufacturing industry is running red hot since its jets, drones and missiles earned the coveted “combattested” tag in a conflict with India last year, attracting a slew of interested buyers.
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January 21, 2026
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Boost for Reds as Salah returns to training ahead of CL clash
Mohamed Salah made his much-anticipated return to Liverpool training on Tuesday following the Africa Cup of Nations as the club prepare to face Marseille in the Champions League.
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January 21, 2026
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Man gets Dhs159,000 as unpaid dues after lawsuit
The Abu Dhabi Labour Court has ordered an employer to pay Dhs159,800 to an employee who had been in their service for approximately II years.
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January 21, 2026
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Zadran, Rasooli lead Afghanistan to 38-run victory over Windies in T20 series opener
A record-breaking third-wicket stand between Ibrahim Zadran and Darwish Rasooli led Afghanistan to a commanding 38-run win over West Indies on Monday in the first Twenty20 of their three-match series.
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January 21, 2026
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Daesh claims blast at Chinese restaurant in Kabul
The Daesh group has claimed responsibility for an explosion at a Chinese restaurant in Afghanistan's capital that killed at least seven people, including a Chinese national, and wounded more than a dozen others.
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January 21, 2026
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No NOC, fitness certificates for vehicles with pending toll dues
The Government on Tuesday announced that it has tightened rules around toll payments on National Highways, making it clear that vehicles with pending toll dues will not be allowed to complete key registration and permit-related processes.
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January 21, 2026
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Scheib storms to Kronplatz giant slalom victory
Julia Scheib continued her dominance of the World Cup giant slalom with victory in Kronplatz on Tuesday as Federica Brignone impressed with a sixth-placed finish in her comeback run ahead of the Winter Olympics.
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January 21, 2026
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SCI distributes aid among 1,500 Syrian families
SHARJAH: Sharjah Charity International (SCI) carried out “Warm Winter Campaign in Syria as part of a field visit aimed at assessing the needs of affected families and enhancing the presence of humanitarian work on the ground.
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January 21, 2026
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Kostoulas late stunner rescues Brighton draw after penalty row
Charalampos Kostoulas snatched a superb late equaliser as Brighton survived Marcus Tavernier’s controversial penalty to rescue a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth on Monday.
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January 21, 2026
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UK's Chagos deal act of 'stupidity,' says Trump
US President Donald Trump lambasted Britain's deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelagoincluding an island with an important US-UK air base - as an act of “total weakness” and “great stupidity” that underlines why he wants to acquire Greenland.
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January 21, 2026
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Damac Properties sales reached Dhs36 billion in 2025
Amira Sajwani, Managing Director, Damac Properties, the largest private real estate developer in the UAE and the Middle East, has announced the beginning of “a new era”, following a record year with sales reaching Dhs 36 billion.
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January 21, 2026
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S.Koreans go cuckoo for 'Dubai-style' cookies
Chewy, crunchy and not-too-sweet, round, chocolatey “Dubai-style” cookies have become the must-have dessert in South Korea - with the rush for the snacks even prompting the Red Cross to offer them as a draw for blood donors.
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January 21, 2026
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EU-Mercosur pact opens up new trade zone
European Union (population: 450 million) and Mercosur, comprising Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay (population: 268 million), have signed a free trade agreement after 25 years of procrastinated negotiations.
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January 21, 2026
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BJP weakening spirit of constitution: Rahul
Congress Member of Parliament Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday mounted an attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the central government, alleging that the RSS and the BJP were attempting to weaken the spirit of the Constitution and undermine the ideals of its architect.
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January 21, 2026
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UK approves China's plan for its largest embassy in Europe
Britain's government gave approval on Tuesday for China to build its largest embassy in Europe in London, hoping to improve ties with Beijing despite British and US politicians' warnings that it could be used as a base for spying.
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January 21, 2026
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Markets sink after US threatens eight NATO members with tariffs
Stocks are falling on Wall Street after President Donald Trump threatened to hit eight NATO members with new tariffs as tensions escalate over his attempts to assert American control over Greenland.
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January 21, 2026
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Kim fires vice premier over failure in factory project
North Korean leader Kim Jong
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January 21, 2026
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Sharjah launches Global Centre for Future Technologies
In a significant strategic move to boost international collaboration across scientific research, innovation, and education, the University of Sharjah (UoS) has signed a landmark agreement to establish the Global Center for Future Technologies (GCFT) in partnership with Russia's Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech).
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January 21, 2026
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Abu Dhabi clarifies terms for Ramadan tent permits
The Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport specified the guidelines for obtaining permits to set up Ramadan tents in the emirate.
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January 21, 2026
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Israel begins demolitions at UNRWA's headquarters
Israeli bulldozers began demolitions at the headquarters of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees in east Jerusalem on Tuesday, in what the organisation called an \"unprecedented attack.
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January 21, 2026
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World of Coffee Dubai spotlights trade and auctions
World of Coffee Dubai 2026 continued its strong momentum on day two at Dubai World Trade Centre, delivering a programme firmly centred on trade, origin engagement, and professional development.
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January 21, 2026
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Robbie Williams's Britpop is an unabashed joyride
Robbie Williams has been having a very public reckoning with his past, of late.
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January 21, 2026
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Purchaser told to compensate seller with Dhs150,000
The Dubai Real Estate Court ruled to cancel the sale contract of a residential unit valued at Dhsl.2 million, revoke its registration in the buyer's name, and return it to the seller, in addition to obliging the buyer to pay compensation of Dhs150,000, after the buyer failed to pay the remaining instalments due for the unit.
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January 21, 2026
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Osaka steals show at Australian Open as Sinner strolls through
Jannik Sinner barely broke sweat in launching his quest to win a third Australian Open in a row on Tuesday as Naomi Osaka stole the show with a bold fashion statement.
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January 21, 2026
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Focusing on small, modular nuke reactors
As part of India’s long-term push towards nuclear and renewable energy, there has been a lot of focus on small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs).
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January 21, 2026
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ED raids 21 sites over Sabarimala gold heist
The long-simmering controversy over the alleged misappropriation of gold from the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple entered a decisive new phase on Tuesday, with the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) launching coordinated raids at 21 locations across the country even as the Special Investigation Team (SIT) began a fresh onsite inspection at the hill shrine, acting on specific directions from the Kerala High Court.
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January 21, 2026
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Trump is using language of an abusive husband
The US president's leaked letter to Norway's prime minister, Jonas Gahr Store, isn’t just “typical” Trump — it’s toxic, too.
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January 21, 2026
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Gujarat skipper Gardner rues ‘dropped catches’ after RCB loss
Gujarat Giants skipper Ashleigh Gardner was disappointed with their 61-run defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and rued missed chances and dropped catches as the difference, while stressing that the team must regroup quickly and win their remaining two games despite the growing frustration.
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January 21, 2026
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AD Ports seals 100% takeover of Spain’s Balenciaga Shipyard
AD Ports Group announced that its subsidiary SAFEEN Drydocks, part of Noatum Maritime, has acquired 100 per cent ownership of Balenciaga Astilleros Shipyard, one of Spain's most established and technologically advanced shipbuilding and repair facilities, for a total consideration of EUR 11.2 million.
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