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Ithra announces winner of film award at Red Sea International Film Festival
The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) has announced Green Corpse by Khalid Zidan as the winner of the SAR50,000 Ithra Film Fund Development Award at Red Sea Film Souk Production Market's closing ceremony, part of the Red Sea International Film Festival held annually in Jeddah (RSIFF, Dec. 4-13).
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December 18, 2025
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Israeli settler kills 16-year-old Palestinian: Mayor
An Israeli settler shot dead a 16-year-old Palestinian in the town of Tuqu' after the funeral of another teenager, the town's mayor said on Wednesday.
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December 18, 2025
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AD Ports, AVESTO Group establish logistics joint venture in Tajikistan
AD Ports Group on Wednesday signed a Shareholder Agreement with AVESTO Group, one of Tajikistan's largest private industrial conglomerates, to establish a new joint venture company that will deliver integrated logistics and freight forwarding services across the country.
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December 18, 2025
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Foetal surgery saves lives of identical twins
SEHA, a subsidiary of PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, has announced a landmark success in foetal medicine, with its expert team at Corniche Hospital saving the lives of two identical twin babies following a rare sequence of life-threatening complications during pregnancy.
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December 18, 2025
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World's first Maritime Bundle launched
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) launched the Maritime Bundle, the first of its kind worldwide, to unify maritime transport services under a comprehensive digital umbrella, offered to both national and foreign vessels calling at UAE ports.
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December 18, 2025
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World number one Alcaraz ends 'incredible ride' with coach Carlos Ferrero
Men's tennis world number one Carlos Alcaraz announced on Wednesday he is splitting from his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero after seven hugely successful years together with assistant coach Samuel Lopez taking over.
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December 18, 2025
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UAE among world's fastest-growing economies
The United Arab Emirates consolidated its position in 2025 as one of the world's fastest-growing economies, driven by strong non-oil sectors, robust foreign and domestic investment, pro-business regulation and a flexible regulatory environment.
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December 18, 2025
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Legal restrictions on punishing dopers leave Coe frustrated
World Athletics President Sebastian
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December 18, 2025
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TTAP invites parties to Islamabad conference
The Tehrik Tahaffuz Aiyeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP) that mainly includes the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) in its fold holds a conference in the federal capital on Dec.20-21 and has invited different political parties.
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December 18, 2025
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West Indies hope Christmas comes early in must-win New Zealand Test
Captain Roston
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December 18, 2025
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India, Ethiopia share warmth in climate and spirit, says PM
Hailing ties between India and Ethiopia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the two nations share warmth in climate and spirit and recalled how people started writing a new chapter in bilateral ties even before the diplomatic relations between the two nations had started.
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December 18, 2025
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ADKR end Desert Vipers' winning run in ILT20
The Desert Vipers finally met their match on Tuesday night as the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders handed the table-toppers their first loss of the season at the Zayed Cricket Stadium.
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December 18, 2025
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UAE team concludes participation in S.Africa drill
The UAE Search and Rescue Team has concluded its participation in the Africa, Europe, and Middle East Earthquake Response Exercise (AEME ERE) 2025, hosted by the Republic of South Africa, with the participation of several international search and rescue teams.
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December 18, 2025
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Blue Ocean expands to Egypt to boost supply chain training
In a strategic Middle East and North Africa (MENA) expansion, Blue Ocean Corporation, ranked as the World No. in Supply Chain Training and Consulting, announced the opening its office in Cairo, and holding its debut International Procurement & Supply Chain Conference (IPSC), in one of the fastest growing markets in the region.
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December 18, 2025
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AD Police warn against fake QR code stickers
The Abu Dhabi Police have warned the public about unauthorised QR code stickers appearing in certain locations, noting that these stickers could be used for online scams to steal users' banking and personal data.
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December 18, 2025
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VP congratulates Majed Chergui on winning Arab Minds Award
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, congratulated Professor Majed Chergui on winning the Great Arab Minds 2025 Award in the Natural Sciences category.
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December 18, 2025
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UK inflation plunges to 3.2% in November, beating forecasts
British inflation fell much more sharply than forecast in November to 3.2%, its lowest since March, from 3.6% in October, official data showed on Wednesday, cementing market expectations that the Bank of England will cut interest rates on Thursday.
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December 18, 2025
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Sultan Bin Ahmed attends signing of SHAMS accords
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, witnessed on Wednesday the signing of a series of strategic partnership agreements by Sharjah Media City (SHAMS) with 14 authorities and institutions across Sharjah.
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December 18, 2025
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Rob Reiner made many of us fall in love with movies
Nothing is typically romantic about a corporate logo, but when I think of Rob Reiner, I think of Castle Rock.
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December 18, 2025
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China to fall out of Germany's top five export destinations
China will fall out of Germany's top five export destinations for the first time since 2010, dropping to seventh place as shipments decline 10% to 81 billion euros ($95.04 billion) this year, a government trade agency forecast on Monday.
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December 18, 2025
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Kerala to defy centre, to screen all 19 banned films at IFFK
Kerala intends to defy the federal ban on screening 19 films, predominantly about the Palestine conflict, at the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), which began last week.
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December 18, 2025
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Israel blocks Canadian delegation from visiting West Bank
Six members of Canada’s parliament travelling from Jordan were denied entry to the occupied West Bank on Tuesday by Israeli authorities who accused the delegation of being sponsored by “a terror entity.”
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December 18, 2025
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Ultimate goal is to win Dakar Rally title, says Emirati rally driver Nora
Emirati rally driver Nora Al Jassasi delivered a remarkable performance at the recently concluded Dubai International Baja 2025, securing third place in the SSV T4 category and an impressive 21st overall.
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December 18, 2025
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United wanted me to leave in summer, claims Fernandes
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes told Portuguese media the Premier League club had wanted to sell him this summer after receiving interest from Saudi Arabia.
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December 18, 2025
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SPARK joins EU Enterprise network
The Sharjah Research, Technology, and Innovation Park (SPARK) is set to expand collaboration with European technology, research, and business ecosystems following a high-level meeting between EU ambassadors and SPARK leadership.
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December 18, 2025
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Christensen, Rashford give Barca win over Guadalajara in Spanish Cup tie
Barcelona needed late goals by Andreas Christensen and Marcus Rashford to defeat third-division club Guadalajara 2-0 on Tuesday in the round of 32 of the Copa del Rey in a game delayed because of problems with the stadium's temporary grandstand.
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December 18, 2025
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Japan 'always open' to dialogue with China: Takaichi
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Wednesday she is “always open” to dialogue with China despite a diplomatic row between Tokyo and Beijing over comments she made about Taiwan.
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December 18, 2025
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Mansour hails efforts, notable achievements of CBUAE in 2025
His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE), chaired the CBUAE board meeting which was held at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi.
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December 18, 2025
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Shiffrin continues slalom sweep with 105th World Cup win
Mikaela Shiffrin took a record-extending 105th career World Cup win by a mighty margin as the US Alpine ski great continued her slalom sweep for the season in the French resort of Courchevel on Tuesday.
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December 18, 2025
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CM-Governor standoff ends as 2 Kerala varsities get VCs
A prolonged and politically fraught standoff between the Kerala state government and Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar over vice chancellor appointments finally came to an end on Tuesday, clearing the way for permanent heads at two key state-run universities.
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