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UAE flag, images of Zayed and Rashid unfurled atop the Alps
Embodying the nation's remarkable journey and lofty aspirations, the UAE flag and images of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan and the late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum crested the French Alps courtesy of an expedition under the “Our Flag at the Summit” initiative.
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December 04, 2025
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Emirates activates partnership with Bahamasair
Emirates has officially activated an interline partnership with Bahamasair to provide connectivity to customers travelling to The Bahamas.
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December 04, 2025
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Prosecutors seek 15-year jail for former First Lady Kim
South Korean prosecutors on Wednesday sought a combined 15-year prison sentence for former First Lady Kim Keon Hee, who has been indicted for bribery and other charges and is currently on trial.
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December 04, 2025
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How souvenir penny presses could survive after the end of one-cent coin
A wheel cranks on the machine at the Independence Visitor Center, slowing with every turn until: CLINK! A reward drops out the bottom waiting to be collected.
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December 04, 2025
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Hadjar replaces Tsunoda to partner Verstappen in 2026 as Lindblad joins Lawson at Racing Bulls
Isack Hadjar will replace Yuki Tsunoda in the hot seat as Max Verstappen’s Red Bull teammate next season with Arvid Lindblad joining Liam Lawson at Racing Bulls, the Formula One teams announced on Tuesday.
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December 04, 2025
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Trump's science assault threatens Bay Area innovation engine
Veteran Bay Area biomedical CEO Paul Hastings had to lay off five dozen employees at his company earlier this year, thanks, he said, to what he described as the Trump administration's attacks on universities, science and medical-research funding, he said.
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December 04, 2025
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Sharjah concludes Eid Al Etihad celebrations with huge turnout
Sharjah concluded its spectacular celebrations of the 54th Eid Al Etihad (Union Day) of the United Arab Emirates, following an extensive programme running from 19 November to 2 December across all cities and regions of the Emirate.
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December 04, 2025
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Dubai and Cyprus agree to expand business community partnerships
Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced the establishment of the Cyprus Business Council.
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December 04, 2025
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President witnesses naval drill in Kerala capital
President Droupadi Murmu attended a grand demonstration by the Indian Navy along the Kerala coast on Wednesday, showcasing India’s maritime capabilities on Navy Day.
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December 04, 2025
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US to face Belgium in pre-WC friendly
The United States will wrap up preparations for the 2026 World Cup with friendlies against Belgium, Portugal and Germany, the US Soccer Federation said Tuesday.
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December 04, 2025
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Court orders couple, 4 children to vacate hotel room
The Civil Court in Dubai ordered an Arab family of wife and husband and four children to vacate a hotel room they had been occupying since 2023 without paying rent.
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December 04, 2025
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Flood-hit Indonesian regions run low on fuel, funds for relief effort
Authorities battling floods on Indonesia's island of Sumatra that killed about 800 people this week have appealed for more central government help to tackle shortages of funds, food and fuel in relief efforts.
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December 04, 2025
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Govt rules out rift between civil and military leaderships
The federal government has rejected the speculation about any cracks between the civil and military leaderships, calling such claims “baseless” and “misleading”, according to a report.
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December 04, 2025
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Republicans need to get serious about health care
When the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended recently, Republicans mostly got what they wanted: A spending bill was passed, the government was reopened and Democrats’ main demand — a deal to extend expiring Obamacare subsidies — was deferred.
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December 04, 2025
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DMT opens Clock Intersection in Al Ain
The Municipalities and Transport Department (DMT) inaugurated the Clock Intersection in Al Ain, with a modern design and published a video of the event.
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December 04, 2025
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Leverkusen and Leipzig enter German Cup quarters
Bayer Leverkusen knocked Borussia Dortmund out in the last 16 of the German Cup, Ibrahim Maza scoring the only goal in a 1-0 away win on Tuesday.
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December 04, 2025
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Spain announces $1.5b package for EV sector
Spain will provide nearly 1.3 billion euros ($1.52 billion) to support its electric vehicle (EV) market and industry next year as part of a plan to lift the share of EVs produced in the country to 958 by 2035, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Wednesday.
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December 04, 2025
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UAE marks Union Day with women, space advances
The UAE, under its wise leadership is celebrating the 54th Eid Al Etihad with continued momentum towards a prosperous future, reinforced by a range of national and international milestones that have characterised 2025, the Year of Community, under its wise leadership.
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December 04, 2025
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GCC pledges to safeguard region's security, economy
The 46th GCC Summit concluded on Wednesday at Al Sakhir Palace, chaired by King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, with the participation of Their Majesties and Highnesses, the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, and the heads of delegations.
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December 04, 2025
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OCEANMAN World Final C'ship attracts 2,800 swimmers
Dubai is set to host the OCEANMAN World Final Championship from Dec.5 to 7, in cooperation with the Dubai Sports Council (DSC), at Kite Beach, where more than 2,800 swimmers from 93 nationalities will compete across men’s, women’s, and children's categories.
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December 04, 2025
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Dhs800 fine for distracted driving, says AD police
ABU DHABI: The penalty for distracted driving in any form is Dhs800 and four traffic points, according to Abu Dhabi Police.
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December 04, 2025
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Duffy bags five as New Zealand seize control of opening Test vs West Indies
A five-wicket haul by Jacob Duffy gave New Zealand a 64-run first-innings lead over the West Indies after the tourists all out for 167 in the first Test on Wednesday.
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December 04, 2025
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Deal signed to begin FEED for refinery in Fujairah
Gulf Navigation, listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), announced that its subsidiary, Brooge Petroleum and Gas Investment Company (BPGIC), has signed an agreement with PEG to prepare the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) for a naphtha upgrading project aimed at producing Euro 5-grade gasoline in the Emirate of Fujairah.
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December 04, 2025
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Mubadala Arena to host final round of Jiu-Jitsu President's Cup on Saturday
The third and final round of the Jiu-Jitsu President's Cup will take place on Saturday at the Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City. The event will bring together top athletes from clubs and academies across the UAE, with strong interest from fans as the season reaches its decisive stage.
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December 04, 2025
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Kohli's ton in vain as SA chase down huge total to level series
Virat Kohli’s second successive hundred was not enough as South Africa, aided by Aiden Markram’s ton, chased down a target of 359 to clinch a four-wicket win and level their one-day international (ODI) series 1-1 in Raipur on Wednesday.
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December 04, 2025
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Shurooq celebrates 54th Eid Al Etihad
On the occasion of the UAE's 54th Eid Al Etihad, the destinations under the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), which included Al Qasba, Al Majaz Waterfront, Al Heera Beach, and Khorfakkan Beach in the Eastern Region, presented a variety of cultural and heritage celebrations.
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December 04, 2025
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Bazball under microscope as England face pink ball demons in 2nd Ashes Test
After surrendering a dominant position in the eight-wicket defeat in Perth, England need at least a draw in the second Test in Brisbane to have genuine hope of contending in the five-match series
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December 04, 2025
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Thunder beat Warriors to bag 13th straight win, Celtics triumph
The Oklahoma City Thunder staved off a ferocious Golden State Warriors fightback to bag their 13th consecutive win on Tuesday, pulling away 124-112 in their heavyweight NBA showdown.
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December 04, 2025
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MoF to implement VAT law amendments from 1st January
The Ministry of Finance has announced the issuance of Federal Decree-Law No. (16) of 2025 amending certain provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. (8) of 2017 on Value Added Tax, which will enter into force as of January 1, 2026.
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December 04, 2025
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Tom Stoppard was a playwright never likely to stand still
When I think of Tom Stoppard, I think first of a rather trivial moment in his 1982 play The Real Thing, when the protagonist worried about the possibility that he might be asked to appear on Desert Island Discs.
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