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Abu Dhabi Police Major wins ‘Best Professional' award
Major Mohammed Omar Al Hamed, from Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters, won the “Best Professional” award, during the first edition of the Nuclear and Radiation Excellence Award, organised by the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), coinciding with the celebration of the Professional Day for Workers in the Nuclear and Radiation Sector in the country.
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February 28, 2026
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Gold poised for seventh straight monthly gain
Gold rose on Friday and was headed for a seventh straight month of gains, supported by geopolitical tensions after the United States and Iran extended nuclear talks, while softer US Treasury yields further boosted bullion.
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February 28, 2026
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Israeli forces kill at least five people in Gaza
Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli strikes killed at least five people on Friday, the latest violence despite a US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
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February 28, 2026
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Residents end fast at mass Iftar
Faithful attend a mass Iftar at the Al Nasr Mosque in Dhaid, Sharjah, on Friday.
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February 28, 2026
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ADREC sets new standards for data-led property investment
The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), the custodian and regulator of Abu Dhabi's real estate sector, has released the latest Real Estate Market Report 2025 providing comprehensive analysis of supply and demand dynamics, pricing behaviour, investment patterns, and forward-looking projections that define the emirate's evolving real estate landscape.
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February 28, 2026
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Canadian PM begins India visit, seeking to boost trade
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in India on Friday for a visit he hopes will reset ties and double trade, offsetting the damage from his country’s fracturing relations with the United States.
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February 28, 2026
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Manager Amorim axe could cost Man.Utd $22m
Manchester United's decision to sack Ruben Amorim as their manager could end up costing the English Premier League giants almost £16 million ($22 million) according to financial figures released by the club.
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February 28, 2026
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Sheikh Tahnoon praises MGX's rise as leading global investor
Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the MGX Board of Directors, has chaired MGX's first Board meeting of 2026.
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February 28, 2026
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Pakistan seek massive win vs Sri Lanka to keep semis hopes alive
Fast bowler Salman Mirza vowed on Friday that Pakistan will finish the Super Eights with a flourish against already-eliminated Sri Lanka, whether or not they still have hopes of reaching the semi-finals.
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February 28, 2026
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EDGE, Korea's DAPA boost cooperation
EDGE Group has signed a Defence Industry Cooperation Framework with the Republic of Korea's Defence Acquisition Programme Administration (DAPA), during the Republic of Korea's recent high-level visit to Abu Dhabi, marking a significant milestone in the bilateral defence partnership between both countries.
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February 28, 2026
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Search on for missing migrant boat: Spanish govt
Spanish police and European Union (EU) border agency Frontex were on Friday searching for a boat carrying an unknown number of migrants that had been trying to reach the Balearic Islands, the Spanish government said.
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February 28, 2026
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Peril and opportunity of this moment
Perhaps the only surprise at the Tuesday evening spectacle in the US House of Representatives chamber was that our president did not lambaste the Supreme Court justices personally, as widely expected.
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February 28, 2026
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UN seeks action to prevent full-scale civil war in S.Sudan
The UN rights chief voiced alarm on Friday at the deteriorating situation in South Sudan, calling for “urgent action” to avert a return to full-scale civil war.
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February 28, 2026
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Medvedev swats Auger-Aliassime aside, faces Griekspoor in bid for second Dubai Open title
Daniil Medvedev is one victory away from repeating a title run for the first time in his career after he punched his ticket to the Dubai final with a 6-4, 6-2 success over top seed Felix Auger-Aliassime on Friday.
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February 28, 2026
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Barcelona strikers firing blanks as Villarreal visit, Real take on Getafe
Barcelona host high-flying Villarreal on Saturday aiming to tighten their grip on pole position in La Liga amid concerns about the form of strikers Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres.
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February 28, 2026
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NAS volleyball event off to rousing start
The volleyball competition of the Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament got off to a rousing start with Yazar carving out a hard-fought 3-2 win against Fahoud Zaabeel in the 13th edition of the tournament.
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February 28, 2026
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Arsenal face Chelsea title test, troubled Tottenham in spotlight
English Premier League (EPL) leaders Arsenal face a title test from London rivals Chelsea on Sunday.
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February 28, 2026
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Delhi court grants major relief to Kejriwal, others in graft case
An Indian court on Friday declined to proceed with a trial against opposition leader and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in an alleged corruption case that his party has labelled as politically motivated.
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February 28, 2026
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Japan set to strengthen intelligence capability
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s ruling party has approved plans to beef up the country’s intelligence capability, a party official said on Friday, as the premier pushes ahead with a defence overhaul.
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February 28, 2026
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Despite freezing winter, Russia a hot ticket for UAE tourists
In subzero temperatures outside Moscow, teams of husky dogs pull tourists from Oman and the United Arab Emirates across picturesque snow-covered fields in sleds, delighting their passengers who have never experienced a Russian winter before.
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February 28, 2026
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Prada layers winter jackets over light dresses at Milan Fashion Week
Does Prada want to coddle you in an unravelling world?
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February 28, 2026
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Abdullah concludes working visit to US
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, concluded a working visit to Washington, after holding high-level bilateral meetings with senior US administration officials and members of the Senate.
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February 28, 2026
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PM to launch projects worth Rs7ob in TN, Puducherry
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on March I to address public gatherings and dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone for development projects worth over Rs7,000 crore (Rs70 billion), an official said on Friday.
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February 28, 2026
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Cyclists 'must abide' by traffic safety procedures
Abu Dhabi Police have underlined the need for users of all types of bicycles to abide by traffic safety procedures, stressing the necessity for them to wear a helmet and a reflective vest, use lanes designated for bicycles and avoid carrying passengers or heavy weights in order to preserve their safety and the safety of road users.
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February 28, 2026
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India's GDP growth slips to 7.8% in Q3
India’s economy grew 7.8% in October-December from the same period a year earlier, after posting 8.4% growth in the previous quarter, the government said on Friday, as it unveiled a revised series of national output data.
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February 28, 2026
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Dortmund's Kobel relishing Bayern showdown
With the pain of a crushing Champions League exit still raw, Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel hopes Bayern Munich's high-stakes visit on Saturday will provide the spark for his side to save their season.
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February 28, 2026
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Al Dhafra hold Kalba, Al Jazira cruise past Sharjah
Kalba and Al Dhafra played out an intense II draw at Kalba Stadium on Thursday evening in Matchweek 18 of the ADNOC Pro League, with both goals arriving in the closing stages of the match.
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February 28, 2026
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Ahmed, Jacks power England to thrilling win over New Zealand
Rehan Ahmed and Will Jacks smashed 44 off 16 balls to take England to a thrilling four-wicket T20 World Cup win over New Zealand in Colombo that kept Pakistan's slender semifinal hopes alive.
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February 28, 2026
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EU will 'provisionally implement' trade deal with the Mercosur bloc
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday that she will start to “provisionally implement” a massive trade deal with the Mercosur bloc of nations in South America despite not having approval from European Parliament.
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February 28, 2026
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Pakistan, Afghanistan urged to end fighting, hold dialogue
Global powers and international leaders, including China, Russia, and the UK, have called for an immediate ceasefire and diplomatic resolution to the ongoing conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
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