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Philippines opens land to foreigners for 99-year leases to boost FDI

Manila sees longer leases as a catalyst for foreign investment, job creation, and growth

3 min  |

January 05, 2026

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Inside country's 1st Al clinic run by government

WHAT THE CLINIC DOES, HOW IT WORKS, AND WHY IT MATTERS

1 min  |

January 05, 2026

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Egypt speeds up tie-in of 2 new wells

Egypt's Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced promising production results following the completion of drilling two new wells in the Western Desert, with initial tests showing a combined natural flow of about 1,650 barrels of crude oil and 19 million cubic feet of gas per day.

1 min  |

January 05, 2026
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Enormous triumph for amputee Baumel

Frenchman Mathieu Baumel hailed an “enormous triumph” as just a year after having his leg amputated he won the opening stage of the Dakar Rally alongside Belgian driver Guillaume De Mevius yesterday.

1 min  |

January 05, 2026

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Prabhas' look from 'Spirit' drops, Tripti on board

The makers of Spirit dropped the highly anticipated first look of Prabhas, sending social media into a frenzy.

1 min  |

January 05, 2026
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IAF commemorates 25 years of Tejas LCA's maiden flight

Milestone flight paved way for IAF induction and advanced variants

2 min  |

January 05, 2026
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GCC Customs launches digital link

This forms part of broader efforts to unify customs procedures within the Gulf bloc

1 min  |

January 05, 2026
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Cunha saves United from a rare defeat

BRAZILIAN SCORES EQUALISER AGAINST RIVALS LEEDS

2 min  |

January 05, 2026

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Short takes

At least 26 people drowned and 14 others are missing after a boat carrying farmers and fishermen capsized in northeastern Nigeria, the emergency services said yesterday.

1 min  |

January 05, 2026

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1.1m students back to school today

SCHOOL-BASED EVALUATIONS REPLACE CENTRAL TESTS AS SECOND TERM OF 2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR BEGINS

2 min  |

January 05, 2026

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HOW PUBLIC ART BRIDGES HERITAGE, FUTURE

As cities grow more connected and outward-looking, public art helps preserve identity, memory and a sense of place

2 min  |

January 05, 2026
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WHAT WILL SHAPE UAE REAL ESTATE RETURNS IN 2026

Energy, infrastructure and non-oil growth are resetting the UAE property playbook

4 min  |

January 05, 2026

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Action-packed year for UAE skywatchers

Get ready for rare supermoons, high intensity meteor showers

1 min  |

January 05, 2026

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Filipino expat in Dubai wins Dh30m Big Ticket jackpot

Overwhelmed winner says best way to start 2026

1 min  |

January 05, 2026

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Mother dies of shock after son’s death

A woman died of shock in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district yesterday after hearing about the death of her son, officials said.

1 min  |

January 05, 2026

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Saudi Arabia to borrow SR217 billion in 2026

This figure includes funding to cover budget deficit and debt repayment

1 min  |

January 05, 2026
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'A major platform for youngsters'

Ex-Indian cricketer Kaif is attending ILT20 for first time as a commentator

1 min  |

January 05, 2026

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CIVIL TRANSACTIONS LAW A shot in the arm for buyer protections

The UAE has strengthened buyer protections under its new Civil Transactions Law, introducing clearer rules for sale contracts, expanding remedies for defective goods, and extending the time limit for filing claims related to hidden defects.

1 min  |

January 05, 2026

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Pakistan inflation at bay as food prices ease

Pakistan's inflation rate rose slower-than-expected in December, justifying the central bank's decision to cut its policy rate to a three-year low to support growth.

1 min  |

January 05, 2026
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Protests reach Tehran: Five things to know

SO FAR, 12 DEATHS REPORTED AS UNREST AFFECTS 40 CITIES

2 min  |

January 05, 2026

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UAE to fine firms missing Emiratisation targets

Companies to pay Dh108,000 for each unfilled position

1 min  |

January 05, 2026

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France, UK conduct joint strikes against Daesh facility in Syria

Britain: Guided bombs targeted a number of access tunnels

1 min  |

January 05, 2026

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It's official. BTS announces March comeback date

They’re going to light up 2026 like dynamite: K-pop group BTS’ comeback has an official date.

1 min  |

January 05, 2026

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UAE triples access to affordable health cover

380 firms now provide the basic Dh320 insurance package, up from 100

2 min  |

January 05, 2026

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Pricey and perilous? Thailand's new image dents tourism revival

STRONGER BAHT, BORDER CLASH LEAD TO FEWER TOURISTS FOR FIRST TIME SINCE COVID

2 min  |

January 05, 2026

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MoHRE to transform labour market with AI

Artificial Intelligence a core pillar of UAE’s future journey

1 min  |

January 05, 2026

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Siberian winds to cause drop in temperatures

Expect cool daytime weather and chilly nights

1 min  |

January 05, 2026

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KFC, Pizza Hut India operators to merge

Fast-food chains have faced slowing sales growth in recent quarters

2 min  |

January 05, 2026

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KHDA GUIDELINES New health, safety standards for early childhood centres

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in Dubai has announced comprehensive new standards for health, safety and quality of life in early childhood centres across the emirate, a significant step in the regulation of care and education in the early years.

2 min  |

January 05, 2026

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4 of Kerala family killed in Saudi crash

Four members of a family from Manjeri in Kerala's Malappuram district were killed in a tragic road accident in Madina, Saudi Arabia, plunging their relatives and the local community into deep grief.

1 min  |

January 05, 2026