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Shamsa Entertainment City opens its doors at Expo Centre Sharjah
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) officially inaugurated the “Shamsa Entertainment City” on Thursday, at Expo Centre Sharjah.
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August 01, 2025
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Children these days seem to be mollycoddled
Even though Covid happened five years ago, its repercussions are apparent even today. When it happened, everyone had to stay at home. There was WFH (work from home) and homeschooling. Working from home was tough at first because people were so used to seeing colleagues face to face, attending meetings, going to lunch together and generally socialising. It was tough for children too.
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August 01, 2025
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India vows to protect farmers amid Trump's 25% tariff row
India vowed on Thursday to protect its labour-intensive agriculture sector, a central sticking point in bogged-down trade talks with the US, as Washington threatened 258 tariffs, triggering outrage from the opposition and a slump in the rupee.
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August 01, 2025
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Lukes' three-run homer helps Jays avoid sweep with Orioles romp
Nathan Lukes capped Toronto's five-run seventh inning with a three-run homer, and the Blue Jays held on for a 9-8 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday to avoid a four-game sweep.
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August 01, 2025
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Free parking for mosque-goers
The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai has entered into a strategic partnership with Parkin to manage and operate mosque parking spaces, ensuring the availability of parking spaces for mosque-goers during prayer times.
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August 01, 2025
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Shell profit drops by almost a third
Shell's second-quarter net profit tumbled by almost a third on Thursday, dragged down by a drop in oil prices, lower gas trading results and outage-related losses from its chemicals operations, but it still easily beat analysts’ forecasts.
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August 01, 2025
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Malegaon acquittals shatter ATS probe, terror claim
From the year 2011 onwards, when the National Investigation Agency (NIA) took over the Malegaon blast case, serious lacunae were found in the previous investigation. On Thursday, the court acquitted all seven accused, including Sadhvi Pragya Thakur and Lieutenant Colonel Shrikant Purohit, after a long-winding trial that began nearly 15 years ago.
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August 01, 2025
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Islamic T-Sukuk auction for July attracts bids worth Dhs5.35b
The Ministry of Finance (MoF), in its capacity as the issuer and in collaboration with the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) as the issuing and payment agent, announced the successful completion of the July 2025 auction of UAE Dirham-denominated Islamic Treasury Sukuk (T-Sukuk) amounting to Dhs1.1 billion. This issuance forms part of the T-Sukuk issuance program for the year 2025, as published on the MoF's official website.
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August 01, 2025
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MoHESR hosts new scholarship students forum
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has hosted the 2025 New Scholarship Students Forum under the theme: From Global Education to National Impact.
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August 01, 2025
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UAE, Malaysia and Rwanda seek to boost AI adoption in Global South
The UAE, Malaysia, and Rwanda signed a strategic partnership to strengthen coordination to help boost Al adoption in the Global South.
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August 01, 2025
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Sharjah Children hosted 110 special events in H1
In line with its mission to build a capable and creative generation, Sharjah Children, an affiliate of Rubu' Qarn for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators, organised more than 110 specialised programmes and events in the first half of 2025, reaching over 8,300 children aged 6 to 12.
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August 01, 2025
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US announces 90-day negotiating period with Mexico
President Donald Trump said Thursday that there would be a 90-day negotiating period with Mexico after a call with that country's leader, Claudia Sheinbaum, as the 258 tariff rates stay in place.
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August 01, 2025
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NMO chief meets global executives in China
Abdulla Bin Mohammed Bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office (NMO) and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the UAE Media Council, held a series of high-level meetings with leading global executives in media, creative investment, smart education, and advanced technology during the BRIDGE Roadshow’s stop in Shanghai.
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August 01, 2025
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UAE extends lifeline to Gaza’s health sector; Canada and Malta to recognise Palestine
The UAE, through its humanitarian efforts and relief aid under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, has managed to keep the Gaza Strip’s health sector operational, averting total collapse and ensuring continued medical services for the Palestinian people.
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August 01, 2025
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FBR arms officers to seize fake cigarettes
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has granted powers to officers to seize cigarettes without valid official stamps or fake stamps from all over Pakistan.
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August 01, 2025
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Paqueta cleared of betting charges, say Premier League club West Ham
West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been cleared of spot-fixing charges by an independent regulatory commission, the club announced on Thursday.
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August 01, 2025
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Russia hosts new Syria FM for the first time since Assad's ouster
Syria's top diplomat met with Russian officials on Thursday on the first visit to Moscow by a member of the new government in Damascus since former Syrian President Bashar Assad was ousted in a rebel offensive last year despite years of Russian support.
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August 01, 2025
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Care home residents among 60 killed in China flooding
Extreme rain and flooding across northern China have killed 60 people, more than half of them at a care home for the elderly
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August 01, 2025
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Fuel prices announced
The Fuel Price Followup Committee approved petrol prices for August 2025, which fell by I fil, while the diesel price rose by 15 fils compared to July.
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August 01, 2025
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Indian brand opens 3 stores in UAE
After making a strong mark in India's fashion landscape, Brand Studio Lifestyle, a fast-growing fashion house and home to popular brands like Highlander, Tokyo Talkies, is now entering the Middle East market through a strategic collaboration with Rapheal Lifestyle.
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August 01, 2025
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Elizabeth McGovern brings screen legend Ava Gardner's life to the stage
For all of Elizabeth McGovern's acting career, someone else wrote her lines. Now it's her turn. The \"Downton Abbey\" star pivots from British aristocracy to classic Hollywood royalty this summer to portray screen legend Ava Gardner in a play she wrote. \"It's an incredible feeling to see other people embrace these things that were in your head,\" she says. \"My feet haven't touched the ground since we started working on this in New York. I am just loving it so much.\" \"Ava: The Secret Conversations\" examines the sometimes-prickly, sometimes seductive relationship between Gardner and Peter Evans, a journalist assigned to ghostwrite her memoir in the years before her death in 1990. Though Gardner pulled the plug on the project before its completion, Evans eventually published their conversations in 2013. That book is the basis of McGovern's play.
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August 01, 2025
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Etihad strategic partnerships to bring airlines to Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways continues to reinforce its position as a leader in global aviation, expanding strategic partnerships that connect world-class airlines to Abu Dhabi and broaden travel opportunities for millions of visitors.
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August 01, 2025
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PM commends Trump’s role in Pak-US trade deal finalisation
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Thursday expressed his gratitude to US President Donald Trump for his role in finalising a “historic” trade agreement between Pakistan and the United States.
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August 01, 2025
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Messi's last-second assist lifts Inter Miami over Atlas 2-1 in Leagues Cup
Lionel Messi had two assists, including one in the final seconds of the match, to help lift Inter Miami over Atlas 2-1 in their Leagues Cup opener on Wednesday night.
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August 01, 2025
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Bowlers put depleted England on top as India falter on Day 1
Recalled fast bowlers Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue did the damage as India struggled to 204-6 at stumps on Thursday's opening day of their series-decider against England at the Oval.
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August 01, 2025
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Notable Speech bounces back with stunning Groupı Sussex Stakes win
Notable Speech confirmed the brilliance of his 2,000 Guineas victory with a scintillating display in the Gl Sussex Stakes at Goodwood, UK, on Wednesday.
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August 01, 2025
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Risking a country's commitment to equal education access
While volunteering this spring at a middle school in Washington, DC, I watched a science teacher chat with her newest student, who had recently arrived from Paris.
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August 01, 2025
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Saudi Arabia's real GDP grows by 3.9% in Q2
Saudi Arabia's real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 3.9 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
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August 01, 2025
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World Green Economy Summit opens registration for activities
The World Green Economy Summit (WGES) has opened registration for its 11th edition, inviting climate experts, specialists and stakeholders to participate in high-level activities and panel discussions aimed at advancing impactful and innovative solutions to combat climate change.
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August 01, 2025
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Piastri out to boost title bid in Budapest GP, Verstappen to stay at Red Bull
Oscar Piastri returns to the scene of his first victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend seeking to stretch his lead in the title race over his McLaren teammate Lando Norris.
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