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Global leaders push strategic philanthropy
The International Peace Institute (IPI), together with the UAE Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Business and Philanthropy, convened global leaders on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly and Climate Week in New York for IPI's Global Leader Series: Insights from The Business of Philanthropy, calling for urgent, collaborative action to catalyse international aid efforts.
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October 01, 2025
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Students can repeat school year 'at parents' request'
The Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has confirmed that parents may officially request that their child repeat an academic year, should they deem it to be in the student's academic interest.
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October 01, 2025
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Mitsumi and Samsung drive UAE logistics forward
Leveraging its deep regional expertise, leading technology distributor Mitsumi Distribution, in strategic collaboration with Samsung Gulf Electronics, hosted a pivotal industry event: \"Revolutionizing Fleet Management and Warehouse Efficiency: Samsung B2B Innovations for Transport & Logistics.
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October 01, 2025
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AD bans crypto mining on farms, Dhs100,000 fine for violators
In line with its ongoing efforts to raise awareness among agricultural stakeholders in the emirate and ensure the continuity of services and support provided to farms, the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has reaffirmed the prohibition of cryptocurrency mining on agricultural land.
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October 01, 2025
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Man told to pay ex-wife Dhs50,000 over WhatsApp insult
The Dubai Civil Court has ordered an Arab man to pay his ex-wife Dhs50,000 in compensation for the moral damage she suffered as a result of insults and slander he directed at her via WhatsApp.
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October 01, 2025
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Rail exhibition to foster innovation in mobility
The Global Rail 2025 exhibition and conference began at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi and will run until 2nd October, with broad regional and international participation, including more than 20 ministerial delegations, senior public and private sector leaders, speakers and participants representing over 100 nationalities.
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October 01, 2025
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Italy's navy to quit Gaza flotilla over Israeli risk
Italy's navy will stop following the international flotilla trying to deliver aid to Gaza once it gets within 150 nautical miles (278 km) of the shore, the Italian defence ministry said on Tuesday.
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October 01, 2025
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Wales recall Ramsey for Belgium and England games
Wales have recalled captain Aaron Ramsey for October's World Cup qualifier against Belgium and friendly with England.
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October 01, 2025
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Sharjah Free Zones showcase investment solutions
The Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) and the Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) announced that they are participating in the prestigious Global Rail 2025 exhibition and conference.
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October 01, 2025
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Trump's team keeps posting AI portraits of him
Here he is, depicted at six months in office, chiseled and brawny, as mighty as the very nation.
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October 01, 2025
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Anything can go horribly wrong in a relationship
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have separated after being married for nearly 20 years.
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October 01, 2025
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Digital Dubai launches Labour Force Survey 2025
The Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment (DDSE), part of Digital Dubai, has launched the Annual Labour Force Survey 2025 for the Emirate of Dubai.
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October 01, 2025
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Nurmagomedov in peak form ahead of Dubai rematch with Hughes
Nurmagomedov hasn't stepped into the cage since, dedicating all his time to preparing for the highly anticipated second chapter of the rivalry
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October 01, 2025
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Fuel prices for October announced
The Fuel Price Followup Committee has approved petrol prices for October 2025, which rose by 7-8 fils, while the diesel price increased by 5 fils compared to September.
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October 01, 2025
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Abu Dhabi to strengthen its stature as a global magnet for investments
The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) is leading a high-level economic delegation to the US as part of its continued efforts to strengthen strategic partnerships with leading economies in the world and cement Abu Dhabi's stature as a global magnet for talent, business, and investment.
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October 01, 2025
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UAE President, Fujairah Ruler discuss national issues
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday received H.H. Sheikh Hamad Bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah.
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October 01, 2025
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Woman fined for insulting another online
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Claims Court has ordered a woman to pay Dhs5,000 in damages to another woman for insulting and defaming her online and publishing her personal photos without permission or consent with the intent of tarnishing her reputation and causing her harm.
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October 01, 2025
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Dubai's openness lures huge investment
Property bans are spreading across the globe, and a new one-year ban in South Korea is just the latest to highlight Dubai's move in the opposite direction, according to remarks released on Tuesday by Juwai IQI Co-Founder and Group CEO Kashif Ansari. Dubai is reaping the rewards of doubling down on openness through faster economic growth and at least Dhs22 billion in new government revenue.
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October 01, 2025
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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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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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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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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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