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CBUAE, CBRT to promote financial cooperation between UAE, Turkey
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) and the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) signed a bilateral currency swap agreement between the UAE Dirham (AED) and the Turkish Lira (TRY), in addition to two memorandums of understanding (MoUs): one to promote the use of local currencies (AED - TRY) for cross-border transactions, and another to interlink their payment and messaging systems.
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October 03, 2025
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'Anemone' brings Daniel Day-Lewis back in from the cold
It’s been eight years since Daniel Day-Lewis announced his retirement from acting and said he wanted to “explore the world in a different way.” But the big-screen absence of the actor many would peg as the greatest one alive ends with “Anemone,” a new film directed by his son, Ronan Day-Lewis. The two of them wrote it together. What began as something small, with no real ambition, grew until a full feature film and Day-Lewis’ long-awaited return to movies.
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October 03, 2025
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Heads of global universities hail VP's leadership model
Heads of several prominent global universities affirmed that the leadership journey of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, represents a unique model of strategic and inspirational leadership capable of transforming ambitious visions into tangible projects that drive sustainable development and accelerate innovation and creativity across all sectors.
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October 03, 2025
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Eddie demands respect for Japan ahead of ‘ambitious’ tour
Coach Eddie Jones believes Japan do not get the respect they deserve on or off the pitch and said on Thursday that they are out to change minds in Tests against some of the world’s top rugby teams.
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October 03, 2025
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One-third of children found to be malnourished in Kenya
One third of children in the Turkana region of northwestern Kenya are malnourished, The Independent can reveal, due to a devastating web of factors including aid cuts and climate-driven environmental impacts.
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October 03, 2025
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Applications now open for Emirates Film Festival 2026
What began 12 years back as a “creative outlet” in the aviation industry has been recharged and onwards to 2026, “storytellers” worldwide may now partake in that “creative outlet” for the polyphony the UAE has institutionalised, via its National Strategy for the Cultural and Creative Industries of 2021.
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October 03, 2025
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Accountant ordered to repay Dhs328,000 to company
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court ordered an accountant to pay Dhs328,000 to the company he works for, in addition to a fine of DhsIO,000.
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October 03, 2025
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Germany target two wins to stay on course for World Cup, says Nagelsmann
Germany will look to bag two wins in their World Cup qualifiers against Luxembourg and Northern Ireland to stay on course for automatic qualification to next year's World Cup, coach Julian Nagelsmann said on Thursday.
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October 03, 2025
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Democratic system under attack in India, says Rahul
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp critique of the Narendra Modi government, warning that the biggest threat facing India today is a systematic attack on its democratic foundations.
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October 03, 2025
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NMDC enters Philippines market with $610.1m project
NMDC Group, a global leader in engineering, procurement, construction, and marine dredging, announced on Thursday the signing of a contract with the Pasay harbour City Corporation (PHCC) to undertake large-scale dredging and land reclamation activities in Manila Bay, Philippines.
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October 03, 2025
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New legal principle on realty service fees formed
The Dubai Rental Disputes Centre has introduced a new legal principle concerning real estate service fees, resolving recurring disputes between owners and property developers over responsibility for the cost of operating and maintaining shared building facilities.
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October 03, 2025
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Middlesbrough held by Stoke, Wilder sent off in Sheffield loss
Championship leaders Middlesbrough survived a second half onslaught by second-placed Stoke to extend their unbeaten start in O-O draw on Tuesday as Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder was sent off for kicking a ball into the stands during a 2-1 defeat by Southampton.
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October 02, 2025
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Chamber launches 'Sustainability 365' initiative
Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced the launch of the 'Sustainability 365' initiative.
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October 02, 2025
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Dubai Fountain reopens after major upgrade
Now, visitors can once again witness a stunning spectacle of water, music and light as The Dubai Fountain has now reopened (on I October 2025).
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October 02, 2025
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Bessie Badilla advocates for indigenous fashion
A top Filipina model for nearly five decades whose first visit to the UAE was in 1981 for the “Aureo Alonzo Fiesta Filipina World Tour Group” in Dubai, and who cat-walked for Michael Cinco at the “Dubai Fashion Week 2023,” has said that fashion from her home country has been at par with the world’s best. Bessie Badilla, whose accidental entry into the glitterati of haute couture happened, when Manila hosted the 1976 “International Monetary Fund-World Bank Annual Meeting” at the then newly-opened Philippine International Convention Centre, also said that the intensifying interest-cum-awareness of even the Filipino youth concerning their indigenous fibres and artisanship would strongly impact on the so-called colonial mentality which historians from decades back had imaginatively labelled as “300 years inside the convent (Spain) and 48 years in Hollywood (USA).
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October 02, 2025
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GMU opens Thumbay Institute of Clinical Simulation
Gulf Medical University on Wednesday opened the Thumbay Institute of Clinical Simulation at its Ajman campus, a next-generation training hub designed to let students, residents, and practising clinicians learn, rehearse, and master real-world care in a safe, high-fidelity environment.
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October 02, 2025
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Courrèges show brings futuristic minimalism to Paris Fashion Week
Equestrian met beekeeper on Tuesday at Courrèges, where Nicolas Di Felice turned a helmet-veil silhouette into a recurring motif inside the Carreau du Temple in Paris' Marais.
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October 02, 2025
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Where is the housing help for the middle class?
A former state legislative leader says fellow Democrats in Sacramento have long ignored the housing needs of middle-class Californians. And he has a plan to help them buy a new home. To their credit, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic lawmakers have been chipping away at regulatory obstacles to home building in recent years, particularly in the just-concluded legislative session.
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October 02, 2025
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Shabab Al Ahli coach Sousa hails players after victory over Al Ittihad
Head coach Paulo Sousa said Shabab Al Ahli were deserving winners against Al Ittihad Club following their IO victory in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26 on Tuesday.
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October 02, 2025
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Clinics see huge footfall on first day of Pink October campaign
The Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP), on Wednesday launched the annual Pink October campaign, to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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October 02, 2025
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Rangers seek Europa League respite, Villa face Feyenoord test
Beleaguered Rangers manager Russell Martin finally scraped to his first Scottish Premiership win in charge at the weekend and next takes his struggling side to Austria to face Sturm Graz in the Europa League on Thursday.
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October 02, 2025
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BJP and Congress spar over Bihar's final electoral roll
The release of the final voter list for Bihar following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has triggered a political storm, with the BJP and Congress offering sharply contrasting narratives.
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October 02, 2025
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Israel issues 'last' warning for Gazans to flee main city
Israel issued a final warning Wednesday for people to flee Gaza's main city, as Hamas weighed US President Donald Trump's plan to end nearly two years of war in the Palestinian territory.
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October 02, 2025
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Sanseito party courts Trump allies, vows not to get wacky
Japan’s far-right Sanseito party has set up an international arm to court Trump allies such as Steve Bannon and like-minded groups in Europe, betting that global conservative recognition will help it shake up staid Japanese politics, according to four party officials.
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October 02, 2025
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Economic collaboration crucial: UAE, Iraq leaders
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq, met in Abu Dhabi today to review the close ties between the two countries and explore opportunities to enhance collaboration.
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October 02, 2025
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Dubai Basketball grab historic win at EuroLeague
Dubai Basketball made history on Tuesday night, celebrating a victory in the club's first ever EuroLeague game by defeating Belgrade powerhouse Partizan Mozzart Bet in front of home fans. Marking the start of an incredible journey, not only for the team but for the city of Dubai.
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October 02, 2025
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India back in Test mode as depleted WI seek turnaround of fortune
India will switch back to Test cricket mode, after a dramatic Asia Cup Twenty20 triumph ended in bizarre circumstances, when they take on a depleted West Indies side in the opening match of their two-Test series starting on Thursday.
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October 02, 2025
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Fog likely to form over 4 days along coastal and inland areas
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast the formation of fog in some inland and coastal areas from Thursday until Sunday.
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October 02, 2025
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Wall Street nosedives as government shutdown risks economic data delays
The main US stock indexes declined on Wednesday as investors digested soft private payrolls data, while a federal government shutdown risked delaying economic data, heightening the uncertainty around the central bank's next policy move.
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October 02, 2025
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Dubai set to showcase its digital future at Gitex Global
Digital Dubai has announced its readiness for Dubai Government's participation at GITEX Global 2025, held at the Dubai World Trade centre from 13th to 17th October 2025.
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