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UAE to ban import and trade of single-use plastic items from Jan.1
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has announced the commencement of the second phase of Ministerial Decision No. 380 of 2022, which prohibits the import, manufacture and trade of an expanded range of single-use consumer plastic products and bags.
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December 17, 2025
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Rob Reiner's son to be charged with parents' murder
The son of famed Hollywood director Rob Reiner is expected to appear in court on Tuesday after being arrested for allegedly murdering his parents in their home.
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December 17, 2025
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Bodour reaffirms dedication to protecting, preserving Faya
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, attended the official ceremony on Monday for the inscription of \"Faya\" on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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December 17, 2025
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British businesses breathe sigh of relief after Reeves' budget
British businesses appear to be emerging from months of worry about tax increases in finance minister Rachel Reeves' budget in late November, a closely watched survey of the private sector showed on Tuesday.
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December 17, 2025
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Employee’s heirs rewarded Dhs200,000 as blood money
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court ruled that a company must pay employee's heirs Dhs200,000 in compensation for all material and moral damages, to be distributed among the heirs according to their legal share.
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December 17, 2025
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Car owner's case seeking compensation dismissed
The Al Ain Civil, Commercial and Administrative Cases Court dismissed a lawsuit filed by a car owner against a car agency and a maintenance centre affiliated with the agency.
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December 17, 2025
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Global energy demand increasing on expanding AI needs: Mazrouei
Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said global energy demand is witnessing steady growth driven by the expanding needs of artificial intelligence (AI) and large-scale data centres, forecasting increased demand across all energy sources, including fossil fuels, which remain part of the global energy mix.
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December 17, 2025
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Major phase of Afghan refugee camps' closure picks up pace
The federal government has accelerated a major phase of the closure of Afghan refugee camps in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) under the voluntary repatriation programme, speeding up the process of electricity disconnection, transferring water supply systems, and handing over all education and health facilities to district administrations and relevant departments, said a report.
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December 17, 2025
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Hatta festival to feature 150 creative workshops
As part of the '#DubaiDestinations’ campaign, the ‘Hatta Winter’ initiative, presented by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, brings an exceptional programme of I5O creative workshops to Hatta festival.
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December 17, 2025
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Sydney Sweeney gushes about her level of trust with co-actor Brandon Sklenar
Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney has lavished praise on Brandon Sklenar, her co-actor in ‘The Housemaid'.
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December 17, 2025
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Lebanon's ex-minister gets bail in graft case
Lebanon's judiciary approved the release on bail of former economy minister Amin Salam on Tuesday after six months of detention over corruption linked to contracts deemed suspicious, a judicial official said.
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December 17, 2025
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BRICS Sherpa meeting spotlights climate finance, trade cooperation
The UAE has participated in the final BRICS Sherpa meeting of 2025, which took place in the Brazilian capital, Brasília, to conclude Brazil's Chairship of the group and handover to India as incoming Chair for 2026.
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December 17, 2025
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Utd blow lead three times in 4-4 Bournemouth thriller
Manchester United blew the lead three times to miss out on moving up to fifth in the Premier League as Bournemouth would not be beaten in a thrilling 4-4 draw at Old Trafford.
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December 17, 2025
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Burhan says ready to talk to Trump for peace in Sudan
Sudan's de facto leader, General Abdel Fattah Al Burhan, is ready to work with US President Donald Trump to resolve the conflict splitting his country, the foreign ministry said on Tuesday.
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December 17, 2025
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Sharjah RERD opens registration for excellence award
Sharjah RERD to foster a competitive real estate environment.
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December 17, 2025
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Mubadala Bio launches three drugs to treat cancer
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December 17, 2025
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Myanmar junta says Suu Kyi 'in good health'
Myanmar's junta said on Tuesday that detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi is \"in good health,\" a day after her son said he has received little information about the 80-year-old's condition and fears she could die without him knowing.
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December 17, 2025
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Sabalenka claims WTA Player of the Year title for 2nd straight season
World number one Aryna Sabalenka has been named WTA Player of the Year for the second consecutive season after spending the entire year at the top of the rankings, the governing body of women's tennis announced on Monday.
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December 17, 2025
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Why is Gen Z so obsessed with the 'almost relationship'?
Nothing is as romantic as a relationship that never quite happened.
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December 17, 2025
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Here is how California is failing its Latino population
Few states so self-righteously proclaim their commitment to helping minorities like California does.
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December 17, 2025
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Air Arabia connects Sharjah, Munich with daily flights
Air Arabia has officially launched its daily nonstop flights between Sharjah and Munich, marking the airline's first German destination served directly from Sharjah.
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December 17, 2025
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Thousands visit Tokyo zoo to see last 2 pandas
TOKYO: Thousands of people flocked to Tokyo's Ueno zoo to have a last glimpse of the popular twin pandas that are set to return to China next month, worried if or when they get to see their replacement in Japan as Tokyo's relations with Beijing sunk.
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December 17, 2025
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Beit Al Khair spends Dhs8m to aid housing for citizens
Beit Al Khair Society announced the extent of the support it has provided for the citizens’ housing file since the beginning of 2025 until now, amounting to Dhs8,050,253 (Dhs8.05 million), which included various forms of assistance to meet the needs of safe and dignified housing.
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December 17, 2025
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Patel ruled out of T20 series vs SA due to illness, Shahbaz named as replacement
India all-rounder Axar Patel has been ruled out of the remaining two matches of the five-match T20I series against South Africa due to illness.
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December 17, 2025
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UN hails Sultan’s efforts in preserving heritage, culture
Lazare Eloundou Assomo, Director of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre commended the efforts of Sharjah during his speech, expressing his honour and pleasure at being in Sharjah and at the exceptional site to celebrate the inscription of Faya on the World Heritage List.
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December 17, 2025
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Modi meets Jordan's king, says our stance against terror is clear
Lauding Jordan and King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein's strong stance on countering terrorism, extremism, and radicalisation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that Amman and New Delhi share a common, clear stance against terrorism.
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December 17, 2025
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Jordan beat Saudi to enter FIFA Arab Cup final
Nizar Al Rashdan scored in the second half as Jordan secured al-Owin over Saudi Arabia in their FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 semifinal at the Al Bayt Stadium on Monday.
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December 17, 2025
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Boss Clarke warns Scottish fans over sky-high prices of World Cup tickets
Scotland boss Steve Clarke has urged fans not to rack up huge debts as they plot how to follow their team at next year’s World Cup after decades of pain for the Tartan Army.
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December 17, 2025
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England seek their own Bradman in bid for historic Ashes comeback in third Test
England arrived in Australia knowing it would take something special to reclaim the Ashes.
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December 17, 2025
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Roma remain in title hunt with hard-fought victory over Como
AS Roma kept pace in the Serie A title race with a l-O home win over Como on Monday, where Wesley's second-half goal was the difference between the sides at the Stadio Olimpico.
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