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Palau President visits Sheikh Zayed Mosque

Surangel S. Whipps Jr., President of the Republic of Palau, visited Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi alongside his accompanying delegation.

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October 11, 2025

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Malaysia announces budget spending of $111b in 2026

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Friday proposed a budget of 470 billion ringgit ($111 billion) for 2026, as the government vowed to pursue further fiscal reforms amid external uncertainties.

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October 11, 2025

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Court fines 2 for causing run-over accident

The Dubai Misdemeanour and Violations Court found a driver and another individual guilty of causing a run-over accident.

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October 11, 2025

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Top Sharjah officials attend HCT graduation ceremonies

Dr Sheikh Salem Bin Abdulrahman Al Qasimi, Head of the Ruler's Office, along with Sheikh Mohammed Bin Humaid Al Qasimi, chairman of Sharjah Department of Statistics and Community Development, attended the graduation ceremonies for the 2025 cohort of students from the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) in Sharjah.

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October 11, 2025
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Abu Dhabi Customs, Maersk sign deal to enhance trade facilitation

Agreement aimed at strengthening border management, enhancing supply chain resilience, and improving the efficiency and competitiveness of Abu Dhabi's trade, logistics ecosystem

3 min  |

October 11, 2025

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Players and fans join family members at Russo's funeral

Boca Juniors players, officials and fans gathered at La Bombonera Stadium on Thursday to honour their former coach Miguel Angel Russo, who passed away following a prolonged battle with cancer.

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October 11, 2025

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Munambam land is not Waqf property, rules Kerala HC

In a major development, the Division Bench of the Kerala High Court has ruled that the disputed land in Munambam in Ernakulam district is not Waqf property, overturning an earlier decision by a Single Bench.

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October 11, 2025

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Team Emirates star Pogacar targets fifth straight victory at Il Lombardia

Tadej Pogacar is red-hot favourite to match a feat only ever achieved by cycling icon Eddy Merckx as the Slovenian superstar bids to win the Tour of Lombardy for the fifth consecutive year.

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October 11, 2025

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Sheikha Bodour opens Early Childhood Literacy meet

Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Founder and CEO of Kalimat Group, inaugurated on Thursday the second edition of the Early Childhood Literacy Conference in Sharjah. Organised by Kalimat Group in partnership with the National Academy for Childhood Development and sponsored by National Paints LLC, the event runs from October 10 to 12 at the Higher Education and Scientific Research Council.

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October 11, 2025

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Algeria qualify for World Cup with victory over Somalia

Mohamed Amoura scored twice as Algeria beat Somalia 3-0 on Thursday to become the fourth qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup from Africa after Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt.

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October 11, 2025

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Pakistan urges Afghanistan to act against terror groups

Afghanistan's Taliban government accused Pakistan on Friday of carrying out airstrikes on its territory and warned of \"consequences\" as Islamabad said it was taking action against militants.

2 min  |

October 11, 2025
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MBZ-SAT captures images of Sharjah, Al Ain

The MBZ-SAT has captured images of the cities of Al Ain and Sharjah.

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October 11, 2025
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Gulf Today

Dubai, Sweden to strengthen ties between the business communities

Dubai International Chamber (DIC), one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has inaugurated a new representative office in Stockholm to strengthen the ties between the business communities in Dubai and Sweden.

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October 11, 2025

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Kerno to unveil Al and universal servers at Gitex

At Gitex Global, Kerno — the region's first full-cycle server and data storage manufacturer — will unveil its latest high-performance Al servers and universal server systems.

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October 11, 2025

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Foreign press group urges immediate access to Gaza

An organisation representing international media in Israel and the Palestinian territories on Friday urged Israel to grant journalists immediate, independent access to Gaza following the declaration of a ceasefire.

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October 11, 2025
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Gulf Today

Japan wholesale inflation holds steady, yen fall adds to BoJ pressure

Japan's wholesale inflation held steady in September and most households expect prices to keep rising a year from now, data showed on Friday, an indication price pressures could keep the central bank on course to raise interest rates.

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October 11, 2025

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Scotland keep WC hopes alive as Denmark batter Belarus

Scotland stepped up their bid to qualify for the World Cup as Lewis Ferguson's first international goal paved the way for a vital 3-1 win against Greece in Glasgow on Thursday.

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October 11, 2025

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Follow EES rules when entering EU countries, says ministry

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday announced that European Union countries will begin implementing the new Entry and Exit System (EES) on Oct. 12, 2025. This system requires the registration of passport data and biometric information (photo and fingerprints) upon first entry into an EU border crossing.

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October 11, 2025

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'Full of sorrow:' Gazans trek home as ceasefire begins

Full of grief after two years of war but glad to be going home, thousands of displaced Palestinians set off across the Gaza Strip on Friday, as a truce between Israel and Hamas took hold.

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October 11, 2025
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UAE Para athlete Othman honoured in recognition of World C'ships medal

It was a proud moment for Mohammed Youssef Othman as he claimed his first ever medal at a World Championships in New Delhi recently.

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October 11, 2025

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India, Taliban warm ties as Kabul embassy upgraded

The move underlines the deepening ties between India and Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

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October 11, 2025
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Warning issued on driving against traffic

The Dubai Police General Command has warned of the dangers of driving against traffic, as this significantly increases the risk of fatal collisions.

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October 11, 2025
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Fujairah to host Arab Warrior Championship

Fujairah Adventures announced the launch of the first edition of the Arab Warrior Championship.

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October 11, 2025

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European Union grills digital giants over risks to children

The EU on Friday demanded digital giants including Snapchat and YouTube explain how they are protecting children from online harm, as all but two member states signalled openness to restricting social media access for minors.

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October 11, 2025

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Lack of crowd noise a bit sad, says England's Tuchel after win over Wales

Thomas Tuchel blasted England's 'silent' fans for failing to back his team loudly enough during their 3-Ofriendly win over Wales at Wembley on Thursday.

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October 11, 2025

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Abu Dhabi meet assesses efforts to boost readiness

The Abu Dhabi Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Team convened an expanded meeting, chaired by Major General Ahmed Saif Bin Zaitoon Al Muhairi, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police and Head of the Team.

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October 11, 2025

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I wore a continuous glucose monitor for a month

There are some things you may not want to know about your body. For me, high on that list was seeing firsthand, in real time, how the food I eat affects my blood sugar.

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October 11, 2025

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'Nobody's going to be forced to leave' Gaza, says Trump

US President Donald Trump said that no one in Gaza would be forced to leave the territory under his peace plan, after Israel and Hamas signed off on the first phase of the deal.

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October 11, 2025

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Dubai Police aim to strengthen women's safety

Dubai Police, represented by the General Department of Human Rights and the Future Foresight Centre, organised a scenario-building simulation workshop on the future of women's protection for the year 2033. The initiative supports Dubai Social Agenda 33 and aims to strengthen the protection system while advancing empowerment programmes.

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October 11, 2025
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Can a name like 'Slim Easy' really determine your child's fate?

I spent months trying to choose that perfect one-of-a-kind name for my second child. I wanted that weird and wild name that nobody else in their class would have, even penciling in names on the more unusual end, like Petal Blossom Rainbow.

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October 11, 2025