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Chamber launches 'Sustainability 365' initiative
Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced the launch of the 'Sustainability 365' initiative.
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October 02, 2025
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Dubai Fountain reopens after major upgrade
Now, visitors can once again witness a stunning spectacle of water, music and light as The Dubai Fountain has now reopened (on I October 2025).
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October 02, 2025
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Bessie Badilla advocates for indigenous fashion
A top Filipina model for nearly five decades whose first visit to the UAE was in 1981 for the “Aureo Alonzo Fiesta Filipina World Tour Group” in Dubai, and who cat-walked for Michael Cinco at the “Dubai Fashion Week 2023,” has said that fashion from her home country has been at par with the world’s best. Bessie Badilla, whose accidental entry into the glitterati of haute couture happened, when Manila hosted the 1976 “International Monetary Fund-World Bank Annual Meeting” at the then newly-opened Philippine International Convention Centre, also said that the intensifying interest-cum-awareness of even the Filipino youth concerning their indigenous fibres and artisanship would strongly impact on the so-called colonial mentality which historians from decades back had imaginatively labelled as “300 years inside the convent (Spain) and 48 years in Hollywood (USA).
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October 02, 2025
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GMU opens Thumbay Institute of Clinical Simulation
Gulf Medical University on Wednesday opened the Thumbay Institute of Clinical Simulation at its Ajman campus, a next-generation training hub designed to let students, residents, and practising clinicians learn, rehearse, and master real-world care in a safe, high-fidelity environment.
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October 02, 2025
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Courrèges show brings futuristic minimalism to Paris Fashion Week
Equestrian met beekeeper on Tuesday at Courrèges, where Nicolas Di Felice turned a helmet-veil silhouette into a recurring motif inside the Carreau du Temple in Paris' Marais.
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October 02, 2025
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Where is the housing help for the middle class?
A former state legislative leader says fellow Democrats in Sacramento have long ignored the housing needs of middle-class Californians. And he has a plan to help them buy a new home. To their credit, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic lawmakers have been chipping away at regulatory obstacles to home building in recent years, particularly in the just-concluded legislative session.
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October 02, 2025
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Shabab Al Ahli coach Sousa hails players after victory over Al Ittihad
Head coach Paulo Sousa said Shabab Al Ahli were deserving winners against Al Ittihad Club following their IO victory in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26 on Tuesday.
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October 02, 2025
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Clinics see huge footfall on first day of Pink October campaign
The Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP), on Wednesday launched the annual Pink October campaign, to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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October 02, 2025
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Rangers seek Europa League respite, Villa face Feyenoord test
Beleaguered Rangers manager Russell Martin finally scraped to his first Scottish Premiership win in charge at the weekend and next takes his struggling side to Austria to face Sturm Graz in the Europa League on Thursday.
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October 02, 2025
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BJP and Congress spar over Bihar's final electoral roll
The release of the final voter list for Bihar following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has triggered a political storm, with the BJP and Congress offering sharply contrasting narratives.
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October 02, 2025
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Israel issues 'last' warning for Gazans to flee main city
Israel issued a final warning Wednesday for people to flee Gaza's main city, as Hamas weighed US President Donald Trump's plan to end nearly two years of war in the Palestinian territory.
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October 02, 2025
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Sanseito party courts Trump allies, vows not to get wacky
Japan’s far-right Sanseito party has set up an international arm to court Trump allies such as Steve Bannon and like-minded groups in Europe, betting that global conservative recognition will help it shake up staid Japanese politics, according to four party officials.
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October 02, 2025
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Economic collaboration crucial: UAE, Iraq leaders
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq, met in Abu Dhabi today to review the close ties between the two countries and explore opportunities to enhance collaboration.
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October 02, 2025
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Dubai Basketball grab historic win at EuroLeague
Dubai Basketball made history on Tuesday night, celebrating a victory in the club's first ever EuroLeague game by defeating Belgrade powerhouse Partizan Mozzart Bet in front of home fans. Marking the start of an incredible journey, not only for the team but for the city of Dubai.
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October 02, 2025
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India back in Test mode as depleted WI seek turnaround of fortune
India will switch back to Test cricket mode, after a dramatic Asia Cup Twenty20 triumph ended in bizarre circumstances, when they take on a depleted West Indies side in the opening match of their two-Test series starting on Thursday.
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October 02, 2025
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Fog likely to form over 4 days along coastal and inland areas
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast the formation of fog in some inland and coastal areas from Thursday until Sunday.
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October 02, 2025
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Wall Street nosedives as government shutdown risks economic data delays
The main US stock indexes declined on Wednesday as investors digested soft private payrolls data, while a federal government shutdown risked delaying economic data, heightening the uncertainty around the central bank's next policy move.
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October 02, 2025
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Dubai set to showcase its digital future at Gitex Global
Digital Dubai has announced its readiness for Dubai Government's participation at GITEX Global 2025, held at the Dubai World Trade centre from 13th to 17th October 2025.
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October 02, 2025
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Trump pledges security guarantees to Qatar in event of attack
US President Donald Trump has pledged to treat any armed attack on Qatar as a threat to the United States’ own security, according to a document published on Wednesday that says US forces could step in to defend the Middle Eastern nation.
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October 02, 2025
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New strategic alliance announced
Dubai's most sought-after dining and lifestyle experiences have become easy as SupperClub Middle East has announced an exclusive partnership with Visa's new card, VisaPrivate.
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October 02, 2025
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Sharjah Judicial Council discusses strategic plan
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Judicial Council, attended a session held by the Sharjah Judicial Council on Wednesday at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre, where discussions focused on the Council's 2026-2028 strategic plan.
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October 02, 2025
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US, allies reducing military mission in Iraq: Pentagon
US and allied forces are reducing their presence in Iraq, the Pentagon said on Wednesday, winding down a more than decade-long mission there against Daesh group as planned.
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October 02, 2025
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US shutdown begins, 750,000 workers may be sent home daily and not paid
The US government began shutting down on Wednesday after lawmakers and President Donald Trump failed to break a budget impasse during acrimonious talks that hinged on Democratic demands for health care funding.
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October 02, 2025
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Lebanese-Canadian singer Maya Waked to thrill Dubai
Maya Waked, the Lebanese-Canadian singer, songwriter, and genre-defying artist, is set to bring her new show to Zabeel Theatre in Dubai this November.
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October 02, 2025
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ACC chief denies apologising to BCCI in Asia Cup trophy controversy
The controversy surrounding the Asia Cup 2025 final trophy escalated further after Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Mohsin Naqvi quashed reports suggesting he had apologised to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), accusing Indian media of spreading \"fabricated propaganda\".
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October 02, 2025
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47 schools banned from ‘enrolling new Emirati students’
The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) revealed that, according to the latest inspection results of the “Irtiqaa” system, 23 private schools have been promoted to a “Good” rating within one year.
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October 02, 2025
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5 survivors pulled from collapsed school
Rescuers pulled five survivors from a collapsed school in Indonesia on Wednesday as frantic parents demanded searchers speed up efforts to find dozens of children believed still trapped in the rubble two days on.
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October 02, 2025
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Gaza aid flotilla defies Israeli ‘intimidation tactics’
A flotilla carrying aid to war-battered Gaza said on Wednesday that it would stay its course despite what it called “intimidation tactics” by the Israeli military.
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October 02, 2025
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Holders Australia rout New Zealand at eve's cricket World Cup match
Ashleigh Gardner struck the third-fastest century in the Women's Cricket World Cup as Australia began its title defense by beating New Zealand by 89 runs on Wednesday.
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October 02, 2025
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421 is 10: Abu Dhabi's 421 Arts Campus celebrates decade of proud achievement
421 Arts Campus, the independent arts platform in Abu Dhabi dedicated to supporting emerging artists and creative practitioners from the UAE and the wider Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA) region, celebrates its 10-year anniversary on November 15, 2025.
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