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MBRF hosts literary, intellectual sessions at book fair
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) has kicked off its participation at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), bringing a rich lineup of literary and intellectual sessions to Expo Centre Sharjah.
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November 07, 2025
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UAE soccer star Abdulrahman announces retirement at 34
Omar Abdulrahman, affectionately known to fans as Amouri, the star of the UAE national football team and one of the most gifted players in the history of Emirati football, has officially announced his retirement at the age of 34.
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November 07, 2025
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UAE schools say proof required for financial aid evaluation
Administrations of government schools across the UAE have outlined the list of documents required from resident students applying for the assessment of their economic and social status.
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November 07, 2025
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France's Deschamps recalls Kante, Kolo Muani for World Cup qualifiers
France coach Didier Deschamps on Thursday recalled several familiar faces for the national team’s final two World Cup qualifiers against Ukraine and Azerbaijan, including 2018 world champion N’Golo Kante and 2099 World Cup finalist Randal Kolo Muani.
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November 07, 2025
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Steyn returns as Scotland seek first win against New Zealand
New Zealand coach Scott Robertson has changed his second row and midfield for Saturday's Autumn Nations series rugby union international against Scotland at Murrayfield after injuries to brothers Scott and Jordie Barrett.
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November 07, 2025
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Mamdani's victory marks watershed for South Asian Americans
In a victory speech capping his meteoric rise, New York's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani quoted at length from the famous “Tryst with Destiny” address by independent India’s first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru, reported Agence France-Presse.
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November 07, 2025
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Non-bailable arrest warrant issued against Imran’s sister for 8th time
Anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Thursday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan's sister Aleema Khan for the eighth consecutive time due to her repeated failure to appear before the court, local media reported.
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November 07, 2025
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Children craft pet robots at SIBF session
Young children turned robotic engineers as they crafted their own pet robots at a workshop titled \"Build Your Own Robot\" on the opening day of the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair at Expo Centre Sharjah.
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November 07, 2025
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League scoring leader Messi among MLS Best XI squad
Lionel Messi, the leading goal scorer in MLS this season, was among players named to the league's Best XI squad on Wednesday, a lineup including six first-time honorees.
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November 07, 2025
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President declares '26 as 'Year of the Family'
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday attended a session focused on the National Family Growth Agenda 2031, held as part of the 2025 Annual Government Meetings in Abu Dhabi.
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November 07, 2025
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Sheikh Mohammed visits UAE Statistics Mural, MEHEX
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited the UAE Statistics Mural, a major exhibit at the Statistics Exhibition organised by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre as part of the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2025 in Abu Dhabi.
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November 07, 2025
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De Kock revives career with ton as South Africa rout Pakistan in second ODI
Quinton de Kock revived his international career with a fluent 22nd ODI century as South Africa hammered Pakistan by eight wickets in the second match and leveled the series I-I on Tuesday.
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November 07, 2025
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Germany hand El Mala debut, recall Sane for WC qualifiers
Leroy Sane has been recalled and Said El Mala received a first call-up to Germany's 25-man squad for the November World Cup qualifiers, coach Julian Nagelsmann announced Thursday.
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November 07, 2025
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City rout Dortmund as Inter stay perfect, Barcelona held
Manchester City eased to a 4-1 win over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday to stay unbeaten in the Champions League and Inter Milan kept up their perfect start, while Barcelona salvaged a point at Club Brugge.
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November 07, 2025
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Emirates reports new half-year profit record of Dhs10.6 billion
The Emirates Group on Thursday announced a new record half-year financial performance, posting a profit before tax of Dhs12.2 billion (US$ 3.3 billion) for the first six months of 2025-26, making this the fourth consecutive year of record profitability for the half-year reporting period.
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November 07, 2025
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Conference explores latest innovations in medicine
The 13th Dubai Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery Conference & Exhibition officially opened on Thursday in Dubai, marking the beginning of three days dedicated to scientific excellence, advanced knowledge exchange, and innovation in the field of ear and skull base medicine.
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November 07, 2025
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Jawaher launches new series of TBHF projects in Morocco
Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, Chairperson of Sharjah Family and Community Council, and UNHCR Eminent Advocate for Refugee Children, affirmed that investing in children and youth represents the most meaningful form of nation-building.
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November 07, 2025
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DIC attracts 44 global companies in nine months
Dubai International Chamber (DIC), one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced details of its key achievements during the first nine months of 2025. The impressive results reflect the chamber's active role in strengthening Dubai's appeal as a destination for foreign direct investment.
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November 07, 2025
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MotoGP legend Agostini admires champion Marc's 'desire to win'
MotoGP legend Giacomo Agostini has praised the 'desire to win' displayed by freshly-minted world champion Marc Marquez.
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November 07, 2025
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Typhoon Kalmaegi hits Vietnam after killing 140 in Philippines
Typhoon Kalmaegi slammed into Vietnam on Thursday, forcing authorities to cancel hundreds of flights and order people to stay indoors, two days after the storm started sweeping across the Philippines.
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November 07, 2025
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Clear to partly cloudy weather likely today: NCM
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) affirmed that the country was affected over the past two days by a dust cloud coming from southern Iran due to easterly winds, which resulted in reduced horizontal visibility.
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November 07, 2025
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Empower posts Dhs2.586b revenue in Q3
Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) has announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2025. The company reported a total revenue of Dhs2.586 billion and EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) of Dhs1.169 billion.
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November 07, 2025
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Baroque beats and French flair light up SIBF
The rhythms of 18th-century Europe met the pulse of the modern Gulf as Moz Drums - a French Baroque-inspired street theatre troupe - brought a burst of music, light and some comedy on the opening day of the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair 2025 (SIBF).
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November 07, 2025
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Indian Sikh pilgrims find ‘warm welcome’ in Pak despite tensions
The streets were scrubbed clean and banners fluttered, welcoming Sikh pilgrims to the Pakistani city where the founder of their faith was born 556 years ago, now brimming with devotion and hope.
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November 07, 2025
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RTA signs five platinum sponsors for UITP 2026
Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), and Mohamed Mezghani, Secretary-General of the International Association of Public Transport (UITP), witnessed the signing of five strategic agreements of platinum-level sponsorship for the UITP Global Public Transport Summit 2026.
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November 07, 2025
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Man jailed, fined for stealing Ferrari in Dubai
Dubai Criminal Court sentenced an Arab in absentia to three years in jail to be followed by deportation and fined him Dhs780,000 after he and an unknown woman conspired to deceive a European and seize his luxury Ferrari, valued at the same amount of the fine.
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November 07, 2025
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Govt finalising 27th Amendment draft with key reforms, says report
The government is finalising the draft of the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill, as it plans to get these tweaks approved by the federal cabinet on Friday before laying it in the Senate the same day, said a report.
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November 07, 2025
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Alcaraz grouped with Djokovic, Sinner in ATP Finals draw
Novak Djokovic will take on Carlos Alcaraz in the group stage of the upcoming ATP Finals while Jannik Sinner could face a derby with Lorenzo Musetti during his title defence at the season-ending tournament.
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November 07, 2025
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6-year-old boy drowns in Al Ain water tank
A 6-year-old boy, Issa, drowned in a water tank near his family's house. His mother screamed after seeing her son floating on the surface of the water tank. The deceased had been playing with his younger sister in the presence of their father, who left the place after making sure his two little ones were safe in the yard before heading to work.
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November 07, 2025
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Denmark eyes law to protect citizens from AI deepfakes
In 2021, Danish video game live-streamer Marie Watson received an image of herself from an unknown Instagram account.
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