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2024 ADIA Review highlights outlook for the year ahead
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) has published its 2024 ADIA Review, providing a thorough overview of its activities over the past year and outlook for the year ahead. Established in 1976, ADIA is a globally-diversified investment institution that prudently invests funds on behalf of the Government of Abu Dhabi through a strategy focused on long-term value creation.
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September 18, 2025
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American golfer Lewis announces retirement
Former World No. I Stacy Lewis announced her retirement from the LPGA Tour on Wednesday after 17 years and 13 wins on the circuit, including two majors.
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September 18, 2025
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Al Zawraa SC down FC Goa in ACL Two opener
Al Zawraa SC earned a hard-fought 2-0 win against FC Goa in their opening AFC Champions League (ACL) Two 2025/26 Group D tie on Wednesday.
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September 18, 2025
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SEDD accelerates Sharjah’s business environment and attracts investment
The Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) has issued its 2024 annual report, titled “Sustainable Economy.”
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September 18, 2025
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Dubai PodFest 2025 to feature workshops
The Dubai Press Club (DPC) has announced a series of workshops taking place at the fifth edition of Dubai Podfest on 30 September 2025.
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September 18, 2025
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Palestinian artist Ruba Salameh works on the canvas of art in the face of killings
Zawyeh Gallery is presenting Refined Compositions, a solo exhibition by Palestinian artist Ruba Salameh (Sept. 13 - Nov. 9) at Zawyeh's space in Alserkal Avenue, Dubai. (The Palestinian-owned gallery also has a space in Ramallah, Palestine). Created at a time when catastrophe unfolds in real time, Refined Compositions asks: How can one continue to make art in the face of genocide? In her new works, Salameh turns to abstraction as a way of carrying memory, mourning, and resilience, while remaining in dialogue with late Palestinian painter and art historian, Kamal Boullata.
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September 18, 2025
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Salt sprinkles brilliance as England beat Ireland in T20 series opener
Phil Salt backed up a record-breaking century with a powerful innings of 89 as England beat Ireland by four wickets in the first T20 in Dublin on Wednesday.
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September 18, 2025
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Svitolina shines as Ukraine beat Spain to enter Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals
Ukraine reached the semifinals of the Billie Jean King Cup for the first time with gritty performances from Elina Svitolina and Marta Kostyuk against Spain on Wednesday.
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September 18, 2025
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Film productions in Jordan drive over $500 million economic boost
Jordan strengthens its growing prominence as the Middle East’s premier filming destination attracting more than 200 film productions including Hollywood, Arabic and Indian films. According to the Royal Film Commission’s annual report (2023), international productions have injected over $500 million into Jordan's economy between 2017 and 2023.
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September 18, 2025
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How a Texas refinery turns fat into 'green' jet fuel
Carriers such as JetBlue and Southwest Airlines, which struck deals with Valero to use the 'green' jet fuel, can claim credit for lowering their emissions because Diamond Green Diesel's plant is certified under a United Nations agreement
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September 18, 2025
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Benfica to hire Mourinho as new coach, Portuguese TV station RTP reports
Portuguese club Benfica are set to name Jose Mourinho as their manager following the sacking of Bruno Lage in the aftermath of their 3-2 Champions League defeat by Qarabag, Portuguese TV station RTP reported on Wednesday.
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September 18, 2025
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UAE calls for inclusive global trading system
Dr Marwan Obaid Al Muhairi, member of the Federal National Council Parliamentary Division in the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), and member of the Steering Committee of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Parliamentary Conference, participated in the Committee's 55th meeting held in Geneva, in the presence of Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the WTO.
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September 18, 2025
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Russia cuts interest rate by 1 per cent to 17 per cent
Russia's central bank has reduced the bank interest by one percentage point to 17 per cent. The gesture was meant to stimulate the wartime economy. There was the apprehension that it was slowing down due to the restrictions of foreign investors through Western sanctions since the beginning of the war in Ukraine in February 2022. The inflation has been running high, and it remained at 8.2 per cent in July-August though it has eased from the much higher levels earlier.
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September 18, 2025
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Sudan's ERR emergency networks win Norway rights prize
Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms (ERRs), networks of volunteers risking their lives to feed and help people facing war and famine in the country, were on Wednesday awarded Norway's Rafto Prize for human rights work.
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September 18, 2025
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Abu Dhabi Baja Challenge to begin next month
Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC), in cooperation with the Emirates Motorsports Organisation (EMSO), has launched the third season of the Abu Dhabi Baja Challenge 2025-2026.
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September 18, 2025
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Jameela Al Qasimi dedicates honour to Sharjah
Inclusion International has granted Sheikha Jameela Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services, an honorary lifetime membership in recognition of her pivotal contribution to the global movement to empower people with intellectual disabilities and to strengthen the rights and roles of their families in society.
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September 18, 2025
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Surprise, surprise — Labour is reaping what it has sown
Like many people during last week’s Tube strike, | got caught in the pouring rain on my long walk to work. With almost all lines entirely suspended, many of us took to buses, bikes and the pavement to get around London.
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September 18, 2025
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Smriti finally relieved to have ton in winning cause against Oz
After India romped to an emphatic 102-run win over Australia to level the three-match ODI series 1-1, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, who scored a sublime 117 off 91 balls, expressed relief at getting a century against Australia, finally coming in a winning cause.
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September 18, 2025
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UAE safeguards places of worship for all religions
Dr. Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat, took part in the special session on protecting religious sites, held on the sidelines of the 8th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, currently hosted in Astana, Kazakhstan, under the theme “Dialogue of Religions: Synergy for a Better Future.”
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September 18, 2025
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Indonesia central bank delivers surprise rate cut to boost growth
Indonesia's central bank delivered another surprise interest rate cut on Wednesday, aiming to bolster economic growth even as investors’ concerns grow over the country’s fiscal discipline.
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September 18, 2025
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Aussie captain Cummins will play big part in Ashes: Coach
Australia coach Andrew McDonald is confident that skipper Pat Cummins will play “a key part” in the Ashes despite a back injury.
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September 18, 2025
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PM Modi's push for UNSC reform and the road ahead
UN Security Council (UNSC) reform, being at the centre of discussions at the General Assembly (UNGA), can largely be attributed to the relentless efforts made by the Global South, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at its centre.
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September 18, 2025
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Here's how Bollywood star Kajol shows an outfit can outshine a compliment
Bollywood actress Kajol, on Tuesday, shared a series of glamorous photos showing how an outfit can sometimes uplift confidence more than words ever could.
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September 18, 2025
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Taliban extend crackdown on internet access
Afghanistan's Taliban authorities expanded their crackdown on internet access on Wednesday, severing fibre optic connections in multiple provinces in what officials said was a campaign against “vice.”
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September 18, 2025
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Philippines tells China to cease provocative activities at sea
The Philippines' National Maritime Council urged China on Wednesday to halt what it described as “illegal, provocative, and dangerous activities” in the South China Sea.
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September 18, 2025
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Israel opens new route out of Gaza City for 48 hours
The Israeli military said on Wednesday it was opening an additional route for 48 hours that Palestinians could use to leave Gaza City as it stepped up efforts to empty the city of civilians and confront thousands of Hamas combatants.
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September 18, 2025
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AD Police bring fire in Al Musaffah under control
Teams from Abu Dhabi Police and Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority successfully brought under control a fire that broke out on Wednesday afternoon in a warehouse in Al Musaffah Industrial Area in Abu Dhabi. Cooling and smoke extraction operations are now under way.
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September 18, 2025
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Bloom Holding launches tenth phase of Bloom Living, 'Marbella'
Bloom Holding, one of the UAE's foremost real estate development companies, has announced the launch of 'Marbella', the tenth phase of Bloom Living, its fully integrated and all-inclusive community in Abu Dhabi.
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September 18, 2025
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Fujairah and Peru discuss ways to strengthen economic cooperation
Sultan Jemei Al Hindasi, Director General of the Fujairah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, met with Alberto Alejandro Farje, Ambassador of the Republic of Peru to the UAE, to discuss ways to discuss ways of strengthening economic cooperation and developing trade relations between the business communities of both sides.
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September 18, 2025
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NMC Royal Sharjah saves woman's life within hours
A normal day in the life of a 68-year-old woman turned into a battle for survival when she suddenly experienced the most severe headache of her life.
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