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Pogacar wins seventh stage to reclaim Tour de France lead
Defending champion Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) is back in the yellow jersey after the Slovenian fought off Dane Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) to win stage seven of the Tour de France on Friday.
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July 12, 2025
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UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team to compete in Chengdu
The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team, sponsored by Mubadala Investment Company, are preparing to compete at the 2025 edition of The World Games in Chengdu, China, taking place from Aug. 7 to 17. The team are aiming to build on their impressive performance at the previous edition in the US in 2022 and continue to raise the UAE's standing in the global jiu-jitsu scene.
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July 12, 2025
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GWU, ICT to advance women's digital empowerment
The General Women's Union (GWU) participated in the high-level meeting of the Network of Women Ministers and Leaders in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), held in Geneva on Wednesday as part of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20) Forum.
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July 12, 2025
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ZainTECH secures global certifications in compliance
ZainTECH, the integrated digital solutions provider of Zain Group, has achieved significant milestones in its compliance and certification journey, reinforcing its commitment to international standards and delivering high-quality digital solutions across the Middle East.
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July 12, 2025
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Oman road accident leaves several Emiratis dead, injured
A devastating road accident in Oman claimed the lives of three Emiratis and left nine others injured, including five children, early Friday morning.
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July 12, 2025
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Awareness Forum on Al Ain Cultural Sites held
The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) announced the successful conclusion of its “Awareness Forum on Al Ain Cultural Sites: Haft, Hili, Bidaa Bint Saud and Al Ain Oases listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List,” held at the Al Ain City Municipality Theatre.
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July 12, 2025
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800 killed in Gaza since May 27 trying to get aid: UN
Nearly 800 people have died trying to access aid in Gaza since late May, with most killed near the USand Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's sites, the UN said on Friday.
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July 12, 2025
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Abu Dhabi, India explore cooperation
The General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs hosted a workshop in collaboration with an official delegation from the Republic of India, led by Arti Agarwal Srinivas, Director-General of Systems and Data Management at the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Ministry of Finance, India.
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July 11, 2025
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UAE plays vital role in Opec, Opec+: Al Mazrouei
Suhail Bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, emphasised the importance of the UAE's role in the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) and the Opec+. He affirmed the UAE's support for all decisions made by the Opec+ with the aim of achieving balance and stability in global oil markets.
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July 11, 2025
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Guidelines to save lives on the roads
Abu Dhabi Police and Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority are calling on motorists to facilitate the passage of emergency vehicles and not to hesitate to clear the way for them as part of the “Don't Hesitate, Give Way Immediately” campaign.
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July 11, 2025
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Duplantis unfazed by late world champs in Tokyo
Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis insisted on Thursday he was unfazed by the lateness of the world championships in Tokyo, the Sept. 13-21 event bringing the curtain down on a gruelling season.
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July 11, 2025
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500 migrants moved to Greek mainland as Crete struggles
More than 500 migrants arrived at the port of Lavrio near Athens on Thursday after being intercepted south of the island of Crete, as Greece implements emergency measures to address a surge in Mediterranean crossings from Libya.
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July 11, 2025
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Tribunal indicts Hasina over deaths of protesters
A special tribunal indicted Bangladesh's ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday by accepting charges of crimes against humanity filed against her in connection with a mass uprising in which hundreds of students were killed last year.
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July 11, 2025
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UAE leaders offer condolences to Saudi King
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, expressing his sincere condolences and sympathy on the passing of the mother of Prince Abdullah Bin Saud Bin Saad
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July 11, 2025
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UAE, Chad strengthen financial ties
Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, has received Tahir Hamid Nauilin, Chad's Minister of Finance, Budget, Economy, Planning and International Cooperation, to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in financial sector.Held at the Ministry of Finance offices in Dubai, the meeting brought together several senior Chadian officials, including Guibolo Fanga Mathieu, Minister of Trade and Industry; Fatima Goukouni Weddey, Minister of Transport, Civil Aviation, and National Meteorology; Fatime Aldjineh Garfa, Minister Delegate to the Ministry
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July 11, 2025
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Dakar winner Sunderland chasing round the world record
Double Dakar Rally motorcycle champion Sam Sunderland is gearing up to ride around the world in 19 days, a record bid that the Briton expects to be mentally more challenging than anything he has done before.
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July 11, 2025
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Torrential rain claims over 11 more lives in Pakistan; death toll hits 79
As torrential monsoon rain continues to lash Pakistan, flash floods, landslides, and lightning strikes have claimed at least 11 more lives on Thursday, bringing the nationwide death toll since June 26 to over 79, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
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July 11, 2025
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Some evidence of prudence will surely reassure investors
America’s leaders have latched onto the idea that they can address some big problems — most notably a gaping budget deficit — by forcing interest rates downward. If only it were that easy.
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July 11, 2025
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Adnoc Gas enters LNG supply deal with SEFE
Adnoc Gas and its subsidiaries announced on Thursday that it has entered into a three-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement with Germany's SEFE Securing Energy for Europe, for the delivery of 0.7 million tonnes of LNG with deliveries commencing this year.
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July 11, 2025
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Burna Boy's 'No Sign of Weakness' fulfils his rock star dreams
While classmates dreamed of becoming teachers, doctors and professional athletes, Burna Boy was clear on his future aspirations.
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July 11, 2025
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Masdar and Iberdrola announce deal for UK offshore wind farm
Strategic Offshore Wind Global Partnership
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July 11, 2025
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Messi brace buoys Miami in 2-1 MLS victory over New England
Lionel Messi scored twice in the first half of Inter Miami's 2-1 victory over the New England Revolution on Wednesday, continuing a run of form unprecedented in Major League Soccer (MLS).
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July 11, 2025
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Embeth Davidtz drew on her childhood in Africa to adapt Fuller's memoir
In 1974, when it seemed as though everyone was leaving South Africa, Embeth Davidtz's family was going back. Davidtz, a familiar presence in films and television for over 30 years with memorable roles in everything from “Schindler's List” to “Matilda,” was born in the United States to white, South African parents. When she was 8, they decided to return during a time of upheaval. Although the transition from “innocent New Jersey” was hard, it was also a life-making, characterand imagination-building experience that she’s still processing to this day.
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July 11, 2025
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Committee discusses draft budget for fiscal year 2026
The General Budget Committee has held its 13th meeting to discuss the draft general budget of the UAE for the fiscal year 2026.
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July 11, 2025
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Aprilia's Martin set to return to MotoGP action at Czech GP
Reigning MotoGP champion Jorge Martin will make his long-awaited return from injuries at the Czech Grand Prix later this month after he completed a testing session on Wednesday, his team Aprilia said.
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July 11, 2025
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Electoral roll revision in Bihar sparks fear and fury
Opposition lawmakers say it will impact minorities the hardest, including Muslims and Dalit communities, those on the bottom rung of India’s rigid caste hierarchy
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July 11, 2025
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UAE, Germany advance bilateral relations in key strategic sectors
Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Managing Director and Group CEO of Adnoc, and UAE Special Envoy to the Federal Republic of Germany, concluded an official visit to Berlin aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and exploring opportunities for cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
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July 11, 2025
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US sanctions UN expert over Israel criticism
GENEVA: The UN called on Washington on Thursday to reverse its decision to sanction a UN expert who has repeatedly accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza and has criticised US policy on the war there.
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July 11, 2025
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Online fraud racket busted in Pakistan's Faisalabad city, 149 held
Pakistan police arrested 149 people - including 71 foreigners, mostly Chinese — in a raid on a scam call centre, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) said on Thursday.
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July 11, 2025
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Ajman University tops rankings
Ajman University has achieved a new global milestone by ranking in the 301-400 band in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025, which assess how universities contribute to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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