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SIMPLIFYING THE HUNT FOR A HOME IN DUBAI

Natalia Dobrynina's frustrating search for an apartment led to Mifta, an app that makes renting easy

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January 02, 2026

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40 dead, 100 hurt in Swiss resort NYE fire

BLAZE OF 'UNDETERMINED ORIGIN' BREAKS OUT IN POPULAR TOURIST BAR

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January 02, 2026
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Double celebrations for parents of UAE's first babies of the year

BUNDLES OF JOY: EMIRATI AND INDIAN BABIES AMONG FIRST NEWBORNS

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January 02, 2026
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Hakimi, Salah and Osimhen stars at Afcon last-16 stage

16 survivors from 24 hopefuls clash in eight 2-round matches

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January 02, 2026

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Bulgaria becomes 21st country to join euro union

Supporters see this as biggest milestone since 1989 but public opposition is strong

2 min  |

January 02, 2026

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Dubai property market closes 2025 with record Dh682.5 billion in sales

Fifth year of stellar growth cements emirate’s status as global real estate hub

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January 02, 2026

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Why UAE firms are poised to spend more on travel in 2026

COMPANIES BELIEVE SOME FACE-TO-FACE MEETINGS ARE STILL WORTH THE FLIGHT

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January 02, 2026

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China taxes contraceptives to boost births

Childcare, marriage services exempt amid population decline

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January 02, 2026

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UN braces for 19% job cuts after slimming 2026 budget

The allocation is about $270 million lower than 2025, a reduction of 7.25%

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January 02, 2026

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Terror attacks fall after Pakistan seals Afghan border

However, 2025 recorded an almost 34 per cent surge in overall violence

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January 02, 2026

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Investor loses Dhlm in crypto scam

The Dubai Court of Appeal has upheld a lower court ruling sentencing two Asian men to three months in prison and ordering them to jointly repay Dh1.098 million, after convicting them of defrauding a European investor in a sham cryptocurrency transaction.

1 min  |

January 02, 2026

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Trump delays rollout of new levies

US President Donald Trump delayed tariff increases on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities, easing the pace of his levies as voter frustration over price levels continues to simmer.

1 min  |

January 02, 2026

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Bullet train set to debut on August 15, 2027

MUMBAI TO AHMEDABAD IN AROUND 2 HOURS ONCE FULLY OPERATIONAL

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January 02, 2026

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UAE lowers age of legal majority to 18 years

Amends minimum age for guardianship over financial affairs

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January 02, 2026
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Betty Boop, Blondie enter the public domain this year

Betty Boop and Blondie are joining Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh in the public domain.

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January 02, 2026

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UAE leaders share New Year wishes

President urges citizens, expats to foster unity, progress

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January 02, 2026

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SPECIAL MOMENTS Mamdani's oath: 3 Qurans, centuries of history

Zohran Mamdani chose three Qurans — two family heirlooms and a centuries-old manuscript — to mark his swearing-in as New York City’s mayor, turning a routine constitutional moment into a deeply symbolic statement about faith, migration and the city’s Muslim history.

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January 02, 2026

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Over 100 Saudi government staff held in anti-graft push

Nearly 500 employees quizzed in connection with bribery charges

1 min  |

January 02, 2026

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Maroon 5 welcomes new year in Dubai

Dubai was loved, indeed.

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January 02, 2026

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Indian consumers head into 2026 ready to spend

About 61 per cent of Indian consumers expect continued good times ahead

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January 02, 2026

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What legal recourse can I take if my company delays salary?

I am an employee working at a company.

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January 02, 2026
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ILT20 accelerating growth of local, regional talent: Doull

Believes the league is steadily cementing its reputation as a high-quality global event

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January 02, 2026

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Fresh clashes kill three in Iran protests

STUDENTS FROM AT LEAST 10 UNIVERSITIES JOIN PROTEST

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January 02, 2026

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Dubai gold prices open 2026 lower

Gold prices in Dubai softened yesterday, easing from last week's record highs as global markets closed out a volatile but historic year for precious metals.

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January 02, 2026

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Anu Malik clears the air over credit row

Music composer Anu Malik addressed rumours surrounding credit for the recreation of hit song Ghar Kab Aaoge in Sunny Deol-starrer, Border 2.

1 min  |

January 02, 2026
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Mubadala emerges as most active global sovereign investor as tech push accelerates

Abu Dhabi fund leads deal activity in 2025 as Gulf capital shapes global investment flows

1 min  |

January 02, 2026

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Daesh planned NYE attacks on Syria churches

Group blamed for Palmyra attack that killed 3 Americans

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January 02, 2026
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For UAE borrowers, Fed holds the key

CHEAPER LOANS IN UAE HINGE ON HOW MANY RATE CUTS FED DELIVERS - AND IT REMAINS DIVIDED

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January 02, 2026

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Chelsea and Maresca part ways

HEAD COACH LEAVES HIS ROLE AFTER JUST 18 MONTHS IN CHARGE

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January 02, 2026

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Citizens to shape Kerala's public policy

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said yesterday the State government was fully committed to aligning Kerala's development trajectory with the aspirations of future generations, and that the Citizens' Response Programme, aimed at directly involving the public in shaping policy and development priorities, would play a key role in achieving this objective.

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January 02, 2026