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Thunder crush Lakers, Cavs clinch NBA playoff berth
The NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder embarrassed the Los Angeles Lakers 139-96 on Thursday in a blowout made more painful by the early exit of injured Lakers star Luka Doncic.
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April 04, 2026
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Myanmar parliament elects ruling general as president
The move marks a nominal return to an elected govt but is widely considered as an effort to keep the army in power after 'disputed' election
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April 04, 2026
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'Spring Moments at Al Khail Square' launched
Al Khail Square welcomes the new season with “Spring Moments at Al Khail Square,” a curated programme of workshops, live entertainment and seasonal experiences set within the destination’s lively open-air setting.
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April 04, 2026
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Court fines man over Dhs20,000 for assault
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Claims Court ordered a man to pay Dhs20,000 in compensation to another, after he went to his house, and hit him in the face.
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April 04, 2026
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Baniyas take lead at jiu-jitsu event in Fujairah
The second round of the third edition of the Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Gi) got underway on Friday at Zayed Sports Complex in Fujairah, with strong participation across the youth, adult and masters categories.
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April 04, 2026
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Guardiola eyes 8th straight FA Cup semi for City, Salah can win more trophies before exit: Slot
Manchester City will look to secure a historic eighth straight semifinal appearance in the FA Cup when they face Liverpool on Saturday, manager Pep Guardiola said.
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April 04, 2026
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Punjab schools and colleges to stay closed on Fridays: Minister
Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar
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April 04, 2026
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Sharjah underpins strong levels of UAE's food security
In implementation of the directives of the Ruler of Sharjah, the department plans, in support of the country’s food production chains, to introduce 140 food products to local markets during this year and next.
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April 04, 2026
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Why 'unretired' seniors are picking up gig work
Before Stu Goldberg begins his night shift driving for Uber, he pulls out a notebook to read a handwritten list of reminders.
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April 04, 2026
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Preparations for 4th Youth Olympic Games reviewed
The UAE Olympic Committee held a joint meeting with national sports federations via video-conference to review preparations for participation in the 4th Summer Youth Olympic Games, scheduled to take place in Dakar from Oct. 31 to Nov. 13 this year.
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April 04, 2026
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See inside Boston's new exhibition showcasing splendour of King Tut's tomb
A new exhibition in Boston invites guests to follow the archaeological journey that uncovered the remarkably preserved tomb of the Pharaoh Tutankhamun — the Boy King of ancient Egypt — just over a century ago.
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April 04, 2026
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RTA begins maintenance work on sidewalks covering 90,000m²
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the commencement of sidewalk maintenance and rehabilitation works across the emirate, covering a total area of 90,000 square metres, in line with approved preventive maintenance plans for 2026.
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April 04, 2026
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Dubai's flexible environment supports sustained growth
Dubai continues to underline its position as one of the world's most business-friendly destinations, with a regulatory framework designed to enable growth and innovation with minimal friction.
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April 04, 2026
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Italian PM begins surprise Gulf tour; Putin, Erdogan urge immediate truce
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni began a surprise visit to Saudi Arabia on Friday as part of a Gulf tour to boost “national energy security,” a government source said, as the Middle East war rages.
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April 04, 2026
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Australia to play 3-match ODI series vs Zimbabwe
Australia will tour Zimbabwe for three One-Day Internationals in September, the first time they have played in the African nation since 2014.
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April 03, 2026
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MBR Library celebrates arts and culture in April
In April, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library will offer a diverse cultural programme that blends arts, heritage, and intellectual discussions.
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April 03, 2026
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UAE firm on strengthening family cohesion, says Nahyan
Sheikh Nahyan noted that the family remains central to building resilient communities, observing that all religions highlight the family unit as a primary source of compassion, responsibility and social stability
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April 03, 2026
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Masdar, TotalEnergies to form $2.2 billion joint venture
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company-Masdar, a global clean energy leader, and TotalEnergies, a global integrated multi energy company, have signed a binding agreement to establish a $2.2bn 50/50 joint venture (JV) that will merge their onshore renewable activities in nine countries across Asia.
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April 03, 2026
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UAE calls for proactive approach to enhance resilience of supply chains
Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, affirmed that the accelerating geopolitical developments, particularly in vital maritime corridors, are creating a new reality for the global trade system.
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April 03, 2026
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'Aesthetics is about natural look,' say eminent doctors
Gone are the days when people pay for procedures and treatments so they look like the people they perceive as beautifully perfect.
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April 03, 2026
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US trade deficit widens less than forecast
The US trade deficit widened in February but less than analysts expected, government data showed on Thursday, a year since President Donald Trump unleashed sweeping tariffs on virtually all trading partners.
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April 03, 2026
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Tim Blake Nelson gets candid about the writing process of his 'Superhero'
Although he's found success as a producer, director and writer (more on that in a sec), Tim Blake Nelson might be best known as an actor who steals scenes with his ability to convey depth and complexity in even the - let's just say itweirdest secondary characters.
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April 03, 2026
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UAE drives maritime innovation at 50th IMO facilitation session
The UAE participated in the 50th session of the Facilitation Committee of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), held with the participation of member states and relevant international organisations.
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April 03, 2026
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Italy overhauls its corporate and financial laws
A reform billed as making Italy's capital markets more attractive is instead unnerving investors, with Monte dei Paschi di Siena becoming the first company to test new board-nomination rules that critics say are opaque and destabilising.
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April 03, 2026
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Adnoc clinches 14 prestigious awards
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April 03, 2026
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Philippines' boxing legend Pacquiao says fight with Mayweather in September not an exhibition bout
Manny Pacquiao's planned September fight with Floyd Mayweather will not be an exhibition, the Philippine boxing legend said Thursday, days after his fellow hall of famer said their bout would be strictly entertainment.
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April 03, 2026
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Dubai MET and DFSA sign MoU to enhance financial services growth
Dubai's Ministry of Economy and Tourism (Dubai MET) and the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent regulator of banking, wealth & asset management, and capital markets in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation and facilitate the exchange of information relating to the regulatory oversight of auditors and Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) within their respective jurisdictions.
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April 03, 2026
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South Korea’s consumer prices rise 2.2% in March on surging oil prices
South Korea's consumer prices rose 2.2 percent in March from a year earlier, mainly due to a hike in global oil prices caused by prolonged tensions in the Middle East, government data showed on Thursday, Yonhap News Agency reported.
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April 03, 2026
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Sharjah Collection unveils 'Honouring Service Retreat'
In recognition of the dedication, sacrifice and unwavering service of the UAE's Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces community, Sharjah Collection has introduced \"Honouring Service Retreat\" - an exclusive Homat Al Watan offer thoughtfully extended to personnel, retirees and their families.
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April 03, 2026
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UAE Jiu-Jitsu and MMA end first quarter of year on high note
The UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation has made a strong start to 2026, further reinforcing the country’s reputation as the world capital for jiu-jitsu and MMA with the organisation of seven major championships during the first quarter of the year.
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