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Hazza Bin Zayed reviews National Railway Network
AL AIN: Sheikh Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has received a delegation from Etihad Rail, the master developer and operator of the UAE National Railway Network project, led by Shadi Malak, the company's CEO.
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September 20, 2025
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AD Ports breaks ground on terminal in Angola
AD Ports Group on Friday laid the foundation stone for the Noatum Ports Luanda Terminal at the Port of Luanda, marking the commencement of one of the most significant port modernisation and expansion projects in Angola.
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September 20, 2025
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BJP leaders slam Rahul's Gen Z ‘democracy’ remarks
Top NDA leaders on Friday lashed out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his recent remarks portraying Gen Zs as defenders of democracy and accusers of electoral malpractice, accusing him of trying to incite unrest among India’s youth.
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September 20, 2025
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Abu Dhabi CP commends efforts of national talent at Expo 2025 Osaka
His Highness Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has visited the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka.
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September 20, 2025
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NEP volunteers join Operation Smile mission in Morocco
A delegation of National Experts Programme (NEP) volunteers has returned from a weeklong Operation Smile surgical programme in Nador, Morocco, where Emiratis worked alongside an international team to support children receiving free cleft lip and cleft palate care.
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September 20, 2025
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US battle past Kazakhstan to set up BJK Cup semi-final against Britain
The US stayed on course for a record-extending 19th Billie Jean King Cup crown after Taylor Townsend and Jessica Pegula won the doubles decider to edge out Kazakhstan 2-1 on Thursday and set up a semifinal clash with Britain.
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September 19, 2025
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Lyles, Tebogo sail into world 200m final but Gout out
Noah Lyles kept alive his bid to match Usain Bolt's record of four consecutive world 200 metres titles as he scorched to the fastest time of the year of 19.5lsec in the semifinals on Thursday.
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September 19, 2025
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South Africa face belated World Cup disciplinary action for banned player
South Africa will face disciplinary proceedings for fielding a suspended player in a World Cup qualifier in March, which will likely see them docked points and put their hopes of advancing to next year's finals in jeopardy.
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September 19, 2025
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Satwik-Chirag, Sindhu enter China Masters quarter-finals
PV Sindhu and the men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty stormed into the quarterfinals of the China Masters Super 750 tournament on Thursday, notching straight-games victories.
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September 19, 2025
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DMCC records 10% growth in Italian firms
DMCC, the leading international business district that drives the flow of global trade through Dubai, has recorded nearly 10% growth in companies from Italy in the past 12 months to take its district-wide total to over 530 Italian companies.
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September 19, 2025
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UAE-Japan business meet attracts over 40 entities
More than 40 Emirati and Japanese companies took part in the second UAE-Japan Joint Business Council Meeting in Tokyo, seeking to expand cooperation across manufacturing, renewable energy, real estate, healthcare, trade, IT and agriculture.
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September 19, 2025
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Messi and Miami agree to extend contract beyond 2026: Source; Son fires LAFC to win
Inter Miami and Lionel Messi have agreed to extend the Argentine superstar's contract to remain in Major League Soccer (MLS) beyond next year's World Cup, according to a source close to the club.
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September 19, 2025
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Pearl Initiative lures women leaders to reframe investor readiness
In the Mena region, where women-led startups receive only 1.2 per cent of venture capital, Pearl Initiative's Governance in Tech Programme hosted a dynamic session, titled \"Governance & Investor Readiness For Women-Led Tech Startups\", aimed at equipping women founders with the tools to build resilient, investment-ready ventures.
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September 19, 2025
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Hub71 Startup Immersion Programme launched at Investopia Hong Kong
Hub7I, Abu Dhabi's global tech ecosystem, has launched the Hub7I Startup Immersion Programme at Investopia Hong Kong, reinforcing its commitment to building cross-border bridges that accelerate startup growth. The programme introduces later-stage Hong Kong startups to Abu Dhabi's dynamic tech ecosystem, providing a structured pathway to explore Abu Dhabi as a launchpad for regional expansion and access to global markets.
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September 19, 2025
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Remember, ChatGPT is not your brain
After calculators had been out for some time, people began to have trouble with simple maths.
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September 19, 2025
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Takaichi joins race to be Japan's first woman leader
Japanese political hawk and strident China critic Sanae Takaichi on Thursday said she will run in the ruling party's leadership election, a campaign that could make her the country's first woman prime minister.
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September 19, 2025
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How Gen Z stopped going outside and why it matters
Touch grass\". It's an expression that, somewhat ironically, was birthed by internet culture and spread via forums like Reddit and Twitter.
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September 19, 2025
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Shurooq ties up with Khalid Bin Sultan Al Qasimi Foundation
The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and the Khalid Bin Sultan Al Qasimi Humanitarian Foundation (KSQF) signed an MoU to advance global efforts to safeguard children vulnerable to exploitation in communities facing exceptional challenges.
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September 19, 2025
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RAK's IREIS to ignite new global era of growth
Ras Al Khaimah is set to take centre stage as the UAE reinforces its position as a magnet for global real estate investment with the inaugural International Real Estate Investment Summit (IREIS), scheduled for 30-31 October, 2025.
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September 19, 2025
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40 Arab youth honoured at 'Young Arab Pioneers'
Under the patronage of Sheikh Theyab Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes Affairs and Chairman of the Arab Youth Center, a ceremony was held at the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy to honour 40 exceptional Arab youth from 13 countries across IO specialized tracks, celebrating their achievements and recognizing their contributions to social impact, innovation, and regional development.
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September 19, 2025
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Busan film competition showcases Asian cinema's 'strength'
For the first time, a full lineup of movies will compete at Busan's International Film Festival, as it looks to celebrate \"progressive\" and \"humane\" regional cinema, the jury said on Thursday.
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September 19, 2025
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Rahul claims 'systemic' vote deletions in Congress booths
Votes were being deleted from the Congress booths through fake logins done through a 'centralised system:' Congress leader; Opposition trying to destabilise democracy: BJP
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September 19, 2025
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Etihad Airways adds Damascus to its network
Etihad Airways continues expanding its global network with the announcement of a key new destination in the Middle East, Damascus, Syria, from June 2026.
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September 19, 2025
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AI to boost trade by nearly 40% by 2040: WTO
The 2025 edition of The World Trade Report has revealed that, with the right enabling policies, artificial intelligence (AI) could boost the value of cross-border flows of goods and services by nearly 40% by 2040 thanks to productivity gains and lower trade costs.
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September 19, 2025
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World markets at record peak buoyed by Fed rate cut
World equity markets rose to a fresh new peak on Thursday while the US dollar gained against major peers buoyed by the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut, while the pound dipped slightly after the Bank of England kept rates unchanged.
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September 19, 2025
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Al Wasl rout Esteghlal, Al Nassr beat Istiklol
UAE'S Al Wasl FC got their AFC Champions League (ACL) Two 2025/26 Group A campaign off to a fine start after breezing 7-1 past Esteghlal FC of Islamic Republic of Iran on Wednesday.
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September 19, 2025
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Job transfer rules during probation period explained
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has confirmed that during the probationary period, an employee can only be transferred to another employer's establishment within the country if one of the following conditions is met: These controls are:
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September 19, 2025
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Mendis, Thushara help Lanka win by 6 wickets, knock Afghanistan out
Nuwan Thushara picked 4-18 while wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis produced a composed unbeaten 74 off 52 balls to guide Sri Lanka to a six-wicket win over Afghanistan in their final Group B fixture of the Asia Cup at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
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September 19, 2025
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Syria eyes security deals with Israel by end of 2025
Syria expects to finalise security and military agreements with Israel this year, an official said on Thursday, in what would be a breakthrough less than a year after Bashar Al-Assad's ouster.
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September 19, 2025
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KKR backed me at my worst, reveals Rinku Singh
Kolkata Knight Riders(KKR)batter Rinku Singh has credited the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise for supporting him through some of the toughest moments of his career, especially when he suffered a serious knee injury in 2021.
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