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Bangladeshi carpenter wins car during Eid Al Etihad celebration
Mohammad Sojal Mentu was the big winner on December 2, taking home the grand prize a brand new car during the 54th Eid Al Etihad celebration.
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December 04, 2025
Khaleej Times
Dubai motorists lose 45 hrs in traffic jams this year amid rising population, vehicles
Motorists in the UAE spent more time on the roads in 2025 compared to last year, losing up to 45 hours in traffic jams as the population and the number of vehicles increased in the country.
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December 04, 2025
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A 300,000-year story unfolds at Zayed National Museum
From a reconstructed Bronze Age cargo boat to the burial of an 8,000-year-old woman, the UAE's new national museum - Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi opened to the public on Wednesday with immersive galleries and community memory archives.
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December 04, 2025
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Dubai defies global housing slowdown
Dubai's low tax structure, stable currency, advanced infrastructure and safe-haven positioning have created an investment environment that remains largely insulated from the global slowdown.”
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December 04, 2025
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Frustration mounts as survivors await aid in Indonesia
Officials in Indonesia and Sri Lanka battled Wednesday to reach survivors of deadly flooding in remote, cutoff regions as the toll in the disaster that hit four countries topped 1,450.
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December 04, 2025
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Mubadala, Glenwood PE complete co-investment in NanoH2O
Mubadala Investment Company, an Abu Dhabi-based global investor, along with Glenwood Private Equity, a leading Korea-based investment firm, and other co-investors on Wednesday announced the closing of their co-investment in NanoH20 Co. Ltd, formerly known as LG Water Solutions and a division of LG Chem, Ltd. All closing conditions and regulatory approvals have been met.
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December 04, 2025
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AI frenzy is driving a new global supply chain crisis
An acute global shortage of memory chips is forcing artificial intelligence and consumer-electronics companies to fight for dwindling supplies, as prices soar for the unglamorous but essential components that allow devices to store data.
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December 04, 2025
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Is One Battle After Another tipped for Oscar greatness?
Leonardo DiCaprio's action epic One Battle After Another bagged the Best Feature award at the 35th edition of the Gotham Film Awards.
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December 04, 2025
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Markram eclipses Kohli in Raipur runfest
Virat Kohli’s second successive hundred was not enough as South Africa, aided by Aiden Markram’s ton, chased down a target of 359 to clinch a four-wicket win and level their one-day international (ODI) series 1-1 in Raipur on Wednesday.
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December 04, 2025
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Nearly half of firms plan to hire more staff in 2026, says survey
Companies in the UAE plan to hire amid expectations around stronger macro-economic growth in the country
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December 04, 2025
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Drishyam 3 wraps up shoot with a fun video
The makers of the third instalment of Mohanlal's Drishyam franchise wrapped up shooting of the movie on December 3.
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December 04, 2025
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Kerala fest recreation in Dubai pays tribute to UAE leaders
Unesco-recognised Indian festival was recreated in Dubai over the 54th Eid Al Etihad weekend, paying tribute to the leaders of the country.
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December 04, 2025
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Cook opens up about Ashes, knighthood and Dubai
From a wide-eyed teenager marvelling at Brian Lara’s genius to earning a coveted place in the pantheon of Test batting greats, Alastair Cook’s journey is quite astonishing.
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December 04, 2025
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Automakers seek substitute for rare earths as supply woes mount
Stunned by frequent shortages of essential materials from China, automakers in the United States and Europe are quietly trying to reduce or eliminate the need for materials that have become entangled in superpower rivalries.
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December 04, 2025
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Children of determination compete in sports event
The sports hall at Al Nasr Club was buzzing with joy on Tuesday morning as children of determination lined up for the 5th People of Determination Fitness Championship.
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December 04, 2025
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Tens of thousands of Gazans need medical evacuation: MSF
More than 8,000 patients have been evacuated since the war erupted on October 7, 2023, and over 16,500 patients still need treatment outside of the Palestinian territory: WHO
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December 04, 2025
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Property prices more than double
“Price growth has steadied, and while October marked the first month in 2025 not to set a new all-time high, transactional activity remains exceptionally elevated by historical standards.
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December 04, 2025
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'Is she alive?': Indonesian man's hopes of finding missing wife fade
In the days since cyclone-induced floods and landslides battered Indonesia's Sumatra island, Abdul Ghani has been carrying around a picture of his missing wife, showing it to everyone he meets.
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December 04, 2025
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Somalis respond to Trump's 'unacceptable' outburst
Somalis responded with a mix of resentment and resignation on Wednesday to President Donald Trump's tirade against them in which he said their country \"stinks\" and the US did not want their emigrants.
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December 04, 2025
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Verstappen has a shot at equalling Schumacher’s record in Abu Dhabi
When the 2025 season revved into gear in Melbourne back in March, there was every expectation that this would be a championship to savour.
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December 04, 2025
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Pakistan official, five cops killed in attacks near Afghan border
A local government official and five police officers have been killed in two attacks in Pakistan near its border with Afghanistan, officials told AFP on Wednesday.
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December 04, 2025
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England to get more positive against Starc, says Anderson
England will plot a positive approach against Mitchell Starc’s pink-ball mastery in the second Ashes test against Australia, former pace bowler James Anderson said on Wednesday, predicting the visitors would focus on attack rather than mere survival.
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December 04, 2025
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2 out of 3 residents plan to buy property in 6 months
Two out of three UAE residents plan to buy a property over the next six months, reflecting a strong demand for the market next year.
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December 04, 2025
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Vir Das to direct Aamir Khan's next production Happy Patel
Aamir Khan Productions has announced its next film, Happy Patel, a spy comedy that also marks actor-co-median Vir Das’ directorial debut.
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December 04, 2025
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Dementia comes in many forms; Alzheimer's is just one
Here's what to know about the other main types and how they affect the brain
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December 04, 2025
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Serena denies she plans tennis return despite registering for drug tests
Serena Williams insisted on Tuesday she had no plans to make a return to tennis after her registration with the sport’s drug-testing body sparked reports of a dramatic comeback.
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December 04, 2025
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Mother wakes up from 3-month coma to discover she gave birth to baby girl
A UAE mother who spent three months in a coma woke up paralysed, voiceless, and found out she had given birth to a girl — a revelation she describes as “the happiest news” after months hovering “between life and death.”
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December 04, 2025
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Swift unveils trailer for The Eras Tour: The Final Show
Singer Taylor Swift has released the trailer for her upcoming concert movie, Taylor Swift/The Eras Tour/The Final Show. “I want to thank every single one of you for being a part of the most thrilling chapter of my entire life to date,” Swift said in the trailer to the crowd at her final December 8, 2024, Vancouver show during her record-breaking tour.
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December 04, 2025
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YouTube attacks Australia's world-first social media ban
YouTube on Wednesday attacked Australia’s looming social media ban for under-16s as rushed, but the government called the policy a shield to protect children from \"predatory\" algorithms.
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December 04, 2025
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Israel says to allow Gazans to exit to Egypt 'in coming days'
Israel said on Wednesday it would open the Rafah crossing from Gaza to Egypt to allow residents to exit the Palestinian territory \"in the coming days\".
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