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Dubai completes first phase of stormwater sewerage system
Dubai Municipality announced on Sunday, April 12, it completed the first phase of the 'Sewerage and Stormwater Network Development Project in Al Quoz Creative Zone'.
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April 13, 2026
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UAE banks' relief schemes boost SMEs and economy
Relief packages offered by local banks have been effective in achieving their objectives of supporting customers and small businesses, according to a statement issued by the Central Bank of the UAE.
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April 13, 2026
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Buttler maintains form as Gujarat beat Lucknow
England’s Jos Buttler struck his second successive half-century in the IPL to guide Gujarat Titans to a comfortable seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday.
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April 13, 2026
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ADX lists two ETFs in push to expand thematic investing
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) is set to deepen its position as a regional hub for innovative investment products with the listing of two new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from KraneShares, offering investors exposure to artificial intelligence and Shari'ah-compliant income strategies.
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April 13, 2026
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Game of Thrones actor Michael Patrick passes away
The actor received his diagnosis three years ago, his wife said in a social media post informing of his passing
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April 13, 2026
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Gaza aid flotilla aims to break Israeli blockade
A second flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza was due to set sail on Sunday from the Spanish port of Barcelona to try to break the Israeli blockade.
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April 13, 2026
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UAE banking sector assets top Dh5.3T
The UAE Banks Federation (UBF) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the resilience, stability and future readiness of the country's financial system, as banking leaders aligned closely with new initiatives from the Central Bank of the UAE to safeguard growth momentum amid heightened global uncertainty.
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April 13, 2026
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Bahrain gives schools, varsities option between distance and on-site learning
Bahrain has given schools two options in regards to continuation of distance learning or switching to in-person classes amid recent regional tensions and an ongoing temporary ceasefire.
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April 13, 2026
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Netflix confirms Extraction 3
There’s great news for the fans of Extraction.
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April 13, 2026
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Fry to Fly: Thailand launches 'cooking oil for fuel' scheme to ease prices and supply woes
Thailand is giving its “used cooking oil for fuel” campaign a go in an attempt to ease its fuel supply woes as supply disruptions persist following the conflict in the Middle East.
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April 13, 2026
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Saudi east-west pipeline restored
Saudi Arabia’s energy ministry said on Sunday that its key east-west oil pipeline and other facilities had been restored following attacks by Iran on targets across the Gulf.
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April 13, 2026
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Fury outpoints Makhmudov, calls out Joshua
Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury marked his latest return to the ring with a unanimous points win over Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday before immediately challenging Anthony Joshua to a 'Battle of Britain' super fight.
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April 13, 2026
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President, Dubai Crown Prince receive Indian foreign minister
President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday received Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India.
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April 13, 2026
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At talks, Pakistan's field martial Munir takes centre stage
When US Vice President JD Vance disembarked his plane ahead of high-stakes talks with Iran in Islamabad on Saturday, he was greeted by Pakistani army chief, his civilian attire blending in with those around him.
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April 13, 2026
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Dh4 traffic fine? Cross-emirate fraud network busted over fake SMS scam
UAE’s Public Prosecution has launched an investigation into a cross-emirate fraud network accused of targeting residents through fake SMS messages.
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April 13, 2026
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Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of Easter truce violations
Ukraine and Russia accused each other on Sunday of violating a truce in place for Orthodox Easter thousands of times, as the war dragged through its fifth year.
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April 13, 2026
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Dubai’s KHDA brings nursery learning home
Parents of children under the age of six will now be able to have trained teachers at their residences as part of a new concept rolled out in Dubai which will bring nurseries and early care centres home.
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April 13, 2026
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UAE reviewing ties based on Iran lessons: Gargash
The UAE has begun reassessing its security posture and alliances following Iran's attack earlier this year, days after a ceasefire brought a halt to the US-Israel-Iran war.
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April 13, 2026
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World Bank warns of deeper slowdown risks if Iran conflict continues
The economic fallout from the Middle East conflict is already weighing on global growth and could intensify sharply even if a ceasefire holds, according to senior officials at the World Bank, who warned that emerging markets, Gulf economies and trade-dependent regions face the greatest risks from prolonged instability.
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April 13, 2026
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Dubai Police help bust violent crime group in global operation
Dubai Police have played a key role in a major international operation that dismantled one of Scotland’s most violent criminal organisations, authorities said.
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April 13, 2026
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Hungarians vote in closely watched election with Orban's rule on line
Hungarians flocked to vote on Sunday in a closely watched parliamentary election that could end nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s 16-year stint in power as a self-described \"thorn\" in the EU’s side.
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April 13, 2026
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Iran, Lebanon bore brunt of missiles and drones launched during the war
Some three-quarters of the airstrikes during the Middle East war targeted sites in Iran or Lebanon, according to an AFP analysis of data from ACLED, a nonprofit that tracks political violence worldwide.
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April 13, 2026
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Silicon Valley confronts panic amid AI job losses
I industry insiders want workers to code smarter, think harder and lean into their humanity -- but still dodge the question of how many jobs artificial intelligence will destroy.
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April 13, 2026
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Another giant leap reminds us how small we are
A mission that took four astronauts farther than any human has ever travelled in the history of mankind has made people feel a little trippy
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April 13, 2026
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Sovereign buffers shield GCC as markets brace for volatility
Gulf economies are entering a period of global uncertainty from a position of exceptional financial strength, supported by vast sovereign wealth assets and foreign exchange reserves that continue to anchor macroeconomic stability and investor confidence, according to the latest market outlook from Standard Chartered.
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April 13, 2026
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How she became a tastemaker
Interacting with Asha Bhosle in Dubai in the early 1990s, even before she had started her Asha’s restaurant chain in the Gulf and UK, was an experience by itself.
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April 13, 2026
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2-month-old among 64 nationalities carrying UAE flag in Abu Dhabi
When two-month-old Abu Bakr from Gambia grows up, he will have a story to tell of how he was part of a Guinness World Record in the UAE.
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April 13, 2026
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How Instagram’s new updates make teen accounts safer in UAE, Saudi
Meta has introduced significant new updates to its Instagram teen accounts in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, introducing a default 13+ content rating that aims to show teens only safe, age-appropriate content.
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April 13, 2026
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Lost your job in Dubai? How to exit rental contract without penalty
As per law, early lease exit needs landlord consent; penalties apply unless waived
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April 13, 2026
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US earnings season set to test war-rattled stocks
Investors will seek evidence in the coming week that the US corporate profit engine is humming along, and whether threats to that upbeat business outlook are emerging from the Middle East war and the resulting surge in energy costs.
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