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Aussie PM visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia, visited Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi alongside his partner Jodie Haydon. They were accompanied by Fahad Obaid Al Taffaq, UAE Ambassador to Australia, Ridwan Joudat, Australian Ambassador to the UAE, and senior members of the Australian delegation.

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October 01, 2025
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Gulf Today

Morais, Skocic satisfied with draw at ACL Elite

Dragan Skocic and Jose Morais expressed satisfaction with their respective teams' overall performance after Tractor SC and Al Wahda FC shared a goalless stalemate in their AFC Champions League (ACL) Elite 2025/26 match on Monday.

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October 01, 2025

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Indian forest health wilting despite greening effort

While India is experiencing significant greening and contributing to global terrestrial carbon sequestration, its forest health is steadily declining due toreduced photosynthetic efficiency.

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October 01, 2025

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UN urges Taliban to restore internet across Afghanistan

The United Nations mission in Afghanistan urged the Taliban on Tuesday to restore internet and telecommunications access across the country, saying the blackout imposed by the government in Kabul has left the nation almost entirely cut off from the outside world.

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October 01, 2025

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Pakistani eves seek guidelines from PCB after Asia Cup row

As the ICC Women's ODI World Cup starts with an opener in Guwahati, the Pakistan women's cricket teams is expecting the Indian women to repeat the 'no handshake' policy of the men's team when the two sides meet in a crucial clash in Colombo on October 5.

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October 01, 2025

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Emirates' safety rules on power banks come into effect

Using any kind of power bank is prohibited onboard Emirates' flights, effective from Wednesday, Oct.1, 2025.

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October 01, 2025

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First jobs are awful, but you should get one anyway

Here's a fun game: what was your first job? Mine was a classic of the genre: at 16, I went to work (after school and at weekends) on the checkouts at a local supermarket.

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October 01, 2025

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Bana Kattan is curator of National Pavilion UAE, Venice Biennial 2026

The National Pavilion UAE has announced the appointment of Bana Kattan, Curator and Associate Head of Exhibitions at Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, as curator of the UAE's upcoming participation in the 61st International Art Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia in 2026 (May 9-November 22, 2026; pre-opening May 6, 7, 8).

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October 01, 2025
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Gulf Today

US, European stocks muted on US government shutdown risks

A note of caution took hold of world markets on Tuesday, with the dollar and equities slipping and gold briefly hitting new record highs on concern a US government shutdown could delay key jobs data.

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October 01, 2025

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Pak test fires Fateh-4 cruise missile with 750km range

The Pakistan Army successfully launched the indigenously developed Fateh 4 ground launched cruise missile on Tuesday.

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October 01, 2025

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World's largest district cooling project unveiled

The 27th edition of the Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX 2025) opened today as top firms have showcased their latest achievements and mega projects, including the Business Bay district cooling project, classified as the largest of its kind in the world and holder of two Guinness World Records.

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October 01, 2025
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Gulf Today

8 fixed clinics to offer free breast cancer screenings

The Pink Caravan campaign, an initiative of Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP), has announced the deployment of 8 fixed clinics nationwide to offer free breast cancer screenings and awareness activities during Pink October.

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October 01, 2025

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Company to launch next-gen AI technologies

Reolink, a leading innovator in smart security solutions, will take center stage at Gitex Global 2025 to unveil its next-generation Al technologies and latest camera innovations.

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October 01, 2025

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Xi calls on nation to firmly oppose Taiwan independence

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on the nation to firmly oppose \"Taiwan independence separatist activities\" and external interference, the state news agency reported.

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October 01, 2025

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SEC approves launch of Sharjah Census project

Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Sharjah on Tuesday, presided over the Council's weekly meeting at the Ruler's office.

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October 01, 2025
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Gulf Today

CBUAE, Dubai Finance sign MoU to develop UAE's capital markets

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and Dubai Finance signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and consolidating cooperation across all relevant areas, particularly the development of capital market in the country, leveraging the Central Bank's advanced financial infrastructure.

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October 01, 2025

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HEIGHT OF CLASS

The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge towers 625 metres above a river and vast gorge in the country's rugged southern province of Guizhou, also home to the 565-metre Beipanjiang Bridge that is now the world's second highest

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October 01, 2025
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Gulf Today

Indian cricket legend Karthik joins Warriorz for DP World ILT20

Ahead of the first-ever Player auction for the DP World ILT20, the Sharjah Warriorz welcome to their squad the swashbuckling Indian wicketkeeper batter Dinesh Karthik. He is one of the most experienced and dynamic cricketers in the sport, and replaces the Sri Lankan Kusal Mendis, in the JP Duminy coached Sharjah Warriorz side.

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October 01, 2025

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UAE, Thailand hold consular consultations

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted the inaugural round of consular consultations between the United Arab Emirates and Thailand at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi.

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October 01, 2025
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Gulf Today

Saliba signs new long-term deal to stay at Arsenal until 2030

William Saliba has signed a new longterm contract with Arsenal, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday.

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October 01, 2025

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Sultan chairs Arab Theatre Institute council meeting

His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah, and Supreme President of the Arab Theatre Institute, chaired the meeting of the Institute's Board of Trustees at its headquarters in Sharjah, where he directed the launch of the \"Sultan Al Qasimi Award for Youth Theatre Excellence,\" in addition to strengthening the role of school theatre by organising national and Arab festivals that contribute to raising generations' awareness of the educational and cultural role of theatre.

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October 01, 2025

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UAE-Italy non-oil trade hits €6 billion in H1 2025

Valerio Soldani, Italian Trade Commissioner to the UAE and Director of the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) Office in Dubai, emphasised that economic and trade relations between Italy and the United Arab Emirates are experiencing a very positive phase, reflected in unprecedented growth rates in trade exchange and Italian exports to the UAE.

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October 01, 2025

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Starmer accuses Farage of trying to divide Britain

Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday accused hard-right politician Nigel Farage of crossing \"a moral line\" with his anti-immigration stance, as the British leader contrasted his vision of \"patriotic renewal\" with what he called Farage's divisive politics of grievance.

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October 01, 2025

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Japanese restaurant opens 2nd outlet in Dubai

A large number of expatriates have attended the Japan's solo dining concept to the UAE, IchiRyu Ramen House, which opens its second branch in Dubai Marina as expansion to offer its signature ramen and immersive Japanese dining experience to local community.

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October 01, 2025

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SIARA receives record 790 global submissions in 2025

The Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support (SIARA) has received a record 790 submissions for its 9th edition, marking a 49.9% increase in unique nominations from its previous edition in 2024.

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October 01, 2025

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Japan and South Korea vow to strengthen bilateral ties

Ishiba and Lee issue a joint statement vowing further bilateral consultations on shared issues like low birth rates, rural revitalisation and enhanced disaster prevention steps

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October 01, 2025

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Alcaraz out of Shanghai after winning eighth title of season; Sinner in final

Carlos Alcaraz won his eighth title of a sensational season on Tuesday in Tokyo and then pulled out of the Shanghai Masters because of \"physical issues\" and took aim at tennis' packed schedule.

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October 01, 2025

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Sudan counts 4,000 missing artifacts after Khartoum battles

The shattered remains of antique pottery and shards of ancient statues lie among broken glass and bullet casings at Sudan's National Museum, not far from where the Blue and White Nile meet in the capital Khartoum.

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October 01, 2025

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15 life-saving heart surgeries performed in Dubai

Dubai Health has announced the successful completion of 15 heart surgeries for patients of different ages and nationalities under the second edition of \"Nabadat\" campaign 2025.

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October 01, 2025

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Gordon back in Scotland squad for WC qualifiers

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke seized the chance to get the experience of Craig Gordon back in his squad but has admitted longerterm concerns over his goalkeepers' lack of action.

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October 01, 2025