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Summit names Emaar as strategic partner
DUBA: The I Billion Followers Summit revealed that Emaar, a leading global company in sustainable city and community development, has joined as a strategic partner of the summit's upcoming fourth edition.
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December 19, 2025
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Court cuts jail term of convict in theft case
The Dubai Court of Appeal reduced the sentence of an Asian national from two years in jail to one year and upheld the fine of Dhs130,000, as well as his deportation from the country after serving the sentence.
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December 19, 2025
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Company told to pay employee Dhs230,310
The Abu Dhabi Labour Court of First Instance obligated a company to pay Dhs230,310 to an employee who had worked for it for more than 21 years without being paid his dues, which consisted of his salaries for more than 28 months end-of-service gratuity and annual leave allowance.
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December 19, 2025
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Organisational structure of SCDA, SCHESR approved
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree approving the general organisational structure of the Sharjah Civil Defence Authority (SCDA).
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December 18, 2025
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Why giving matters, even for federal accounts
Generosity is shocking.
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December 18, 2025
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Mubadala, Bain Capital close acquisition of Service Logic
Mubadala Investment Company, in partnership with Bain Capital, on Wednesday announced it has closed the acquisition of Service Logic, a leader in comprehensive commercial HVAC and building automation services, from Leonard Green & Partners.
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December 18, 2025
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Masdar completes first project in £1b UK battery storage investment
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company - Masdar on Wednesday announced the start of commercial operations at its battery energy storage system (BESS) facility in Stockport, the first project to be completed under Masdar's £1 billion commitment to invest in UK battery energy storage.
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December 18, 2025
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Ajman simplifies parking permit service for special people
As part of their initiatives to eliminate bureaucracy and simplify government procedures, the Ajman Police have introduced a new, one-step process for obtaining parking permits for people with disabilities through the Ajman Police smart application.
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December 18, 2025
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Science key to Arab world's progress: Sheikh Mohammed
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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Driver gets 21-yr jail sentence for ramming car into Liverpool parade
A driver who in a fit of road rage drove into crowds celebrating Liverpool's Premier League victory was on Tuesday jailed for 21 years and six months for unleashing scenes of “horror and devastation” on the city's streets.
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December 18, 2025
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Ancient Ice Age Lake comes back to life in Death Valley
Between 128,000 and 186,000 years ago, when ice covered the Sierra Nevada, a lake 100 miles long and 600 feet deep sat in eastern California in what is now the Mojave Desert.
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December 18, 2025
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Carey hits ton to give Australia upper hand in third Ashes Test
An emotional Alex Carey slammed a controversial 106 on his home ground and Usman Khawaja hit a defiant 82 on Wednesday to put Australia in the driving seat of the third Ashes Test against England.
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December 18, 2025
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Age cut-off date for KG, Grade 1 admissions announced
The Education, Human Development and Community Development Council has approved an update to the student age cutoff date for Kindergarten (KG) and Grade I admissions.
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December 18, 2025
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Chelsea battle into League Cup semis to ease pressure on Maresca
Chelsea showed their support for unsettled boss Enzo Maresca as they survived a scare from third-tier Cardiff to reach the League Cup semifinals with a 3-1 win on Tuesday.
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December 18, 2025
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Swedish government raises 2025 GDP forecast
The Swedish government on Tuesday raised its GDP growth forecast for 2025 to 1.6% from 0.9% seen in September and said the economy had turned a corner after a period of weakness even as uncertainties remain.
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December 18, 2025
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Borouge in FTSE ADX Dividend Stars Index
Borouge has been included in the FTSE ADX Dividend Stars Index, launched by the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange in December 2025.
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December 18, 2025
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Knicks beat Spurs in NBA Cup final to end 52-year trophy drought
OG Anunoby scored 28 points as the New York Knicks ended their 52-year trophy drought with a 124-113 NBA Cup final victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday.
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December 18, 2025
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UAE, Azerbaijan Presidents seek to bolster relations
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, on Wednesday discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations in support of shared development as part of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.
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December 18, 2025
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Trump adds PA passport holders, Syrians, to full travel ban list
The latest move brings to nearly 40 the number of countries whose citizens face restrictions in coming to US solely by virtue of nationality; the expanded ban goes into effect on Jan. 1: White House
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December 18, 2025
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Sharjah Airport marks Bahrain National Day
Sharjah Airport marked Bahrain’s 54th National Day, which falls on 16 December each year, with a special tribute welcoming Bahraini travellers passing through the terminal.
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December 18, 2025
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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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