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Cannes Festival promises escapism in Hollywood-lite edition
The Cannes Film Festival unveiled its roster of films for this year's edition on Thursday packed with historical dramas, “gentleness” and even football, but with big Hollywood studios notable in their absence.
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April 11, 2026
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Download apps only from trusted sources: AD Police
As part of the “Be Cautious” campaign, Abu Dhabi Police warned against the danger of downloading remote control software on smart devices, emphasising that fraudsters use them to seize money and steal information.
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April 11, 2026
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From earth to sky: Saudi Arabia's Black Gold Museum explores hero role of oil
Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Energy and Chairman of KAPSARC’s Board of Trustees, alongside Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Culture, have officially inaugurated the Black Gold Museum at KAPSARC, marking a significant milestone in Saudi Arabia's cultural landscape.
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April 11, 2026
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Barcelona face Espanyol derby dilemma ahead of Atletico return
In the wake of Barcelona's Champions League quarterfinal first leg defeat by Atletico Madrid, coach Hansi Flick faces a dilemma for Saturday's La Liga derby clash against Espanyol.
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April 11, 2026
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NAMA spotlights women councils' impact
In the UAE's evolving workplace landscape, where organisations are increasingly translating national gender priorities into measurable outcomes, NAMA Women Advancement convened government, semi-government, and private sector entities at its “Women Councils Connect” forum to strengthen the role of Women Councils in driving sustained institutional impact.
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April 11, 2026
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Iran sets conditions as Vance warns Tehran not to 'play' US at Pak talks
Iran demanded a truce in Lebanon and the release of its blocked assets on Friday as US Vice President JD Vance warned Tehran not to “play” Washington, casting doubt on planned ceasefire talks in Pakistan.
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April 11, 2026
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Global search interest in Asim surges to highest level: Report
Global search interest in Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir has surged to its highest level, according to Google Trends, as international attention focused on Pakistan's role in mediating a ceasefire between the US and Iran, said a report.
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April 11, 2026
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Emirati woman named member of UN's AI panel
Dr. Tuqa Al Hanai, a graduate of Khalifa University, has been appointed as member of the United Nations' Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence (IISPAI), to join 40 experts selected from over 2,600 candidates from more than 140 countries.
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April 11, 2026
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No layoffs, salaries on time, assures company
At a time when the US-Israel-Iran conflict is reshaping geopolitical and economic realities, businesses across the region are being tested on their ability to adapt and endure.
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April 11, 2026
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Pogacar targets maiden Paris-Roubaix victory
UAE Team Emirates-XRG arrive in Paris with all focus on the cobbled chaos of Paris-Roubaix, a race renowned for pushing riders to their absolute limit.
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April 11, 2026
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Abu Dhabi to host WB, IMF annual meetings
The UAE has announced that it will host the 2029 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Abu Dhabi, in yet another vote of international confidence in the country's economy.
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April 11, 2026
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Coach Arteta urges Arsenal to pile pressure on Man.City in title race
The Premier League returns from a three-week hiatus this weekend with huge clashes in the battle for the title, European places and survival.
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April 11, 2026
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Shanaya Kapoor flaunts her love for the big screen in a throwback video
Actress Shanaya Kapoor shared a throwback video of herself on social media, revealing that she always desired to see herself on the big screen.
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April 11, 2026
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Over 400,000 PNG connections gasified
Petroleum Ministry on Friday clarified that in today's press briefing, it was inadvertently stated that over 4.05 lakh new LPG connections have been gasified over the last five weeks.
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April 11, 2026
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Sooryavanshi and Jurel propel Rajasthan to easy win over RCB
An opening blitz of 78 off 26 balls by batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and a steady knock of 81 off 43 deliveries by wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel helped Rajasthan Royals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by six wickets in Match 16 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, at the Baraspara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Friday.
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April 11, 2026
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Melania Trump denies any links to Epstein abuse, seeks end to 'lies'
US First Lady Melania Trump denied on Thursday that she had any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and said she was not one of his victims, thrusting the Epstein matter back into the spotlight after her husband's repeated attempts to make it go away.
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April 11, 2026
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ADAFSA shuts restaurant in Al Ain industrial area
The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) administratively closed “Full Kohli” Restaurant in the industrial area of Al Ain city, which holds commercial licence number (CN1166291), for violating Law No (2) of 2008 regarding food in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the legislation issued thereunder, as well as the seriousness of the restaurant's
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April 11, 2026
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Sinner and Alcaraz enter Monte Carlo semis; Britain seize control of BJK Cup tie with Oz
Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz and his closest rival Jannik Sinner both cruised into the semifinals of the Monte Carlo Masters with straight-sets wins on Friday.
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April 11, 2026
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S. Korea to expand legal remedies for adoptees
South Korea's justice minister has pledged to expand access to judicial remedies for victims of state-led abuses, including foreign adoptees whose adoptions were marred by widespread fraud under previous military governments.
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April 11, 2026
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UBF reaffirms drive to reinforce banking sector's resilience
The CEOs Advisory Council of the UAE Banks Federation (UBF) held its first quarterly meeting, chaired by Abdulaziz Al Ghurair, Chairman of UBF, to review the banking and financial sector's performance, and discuss developments, initiatives, and plans of UBF to develop the financial and banking sector.
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April 11, 2026
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Two employees embezzle 13.5 kilos of gold from company
Two sales employees working for a gold trading company embezzled the value of an amount of gold after being entrusted with the task of selling 13,500 grammes of gold and handing over the amounts but they exploited this trust and embezzled the money.
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April 11, 2026
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Over 2,500 Indian Sikh pilgrims arrive for Baisakhi celebrations
More than 2,500 Sikh pilgrims from India arrived in Pakistan via the Wagah border on Friday to attend Baisakhi celebrations and the 327th Khalsa birth anniversary, officials said.
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April 11, 2026
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Tourist boat capsizes in India, killing at least 10
An overcrowded tourist boat capsized in the Yamuna river in northern India on Friday, leaving at least 10 people dead, officials said.
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April 11, 2026
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CBUAE report highlights strong growth in UAE financial system
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) issued on Thursday its 2025 annual report, highlighting the achievements and strategic initiatives that have been key pillars in driving national economic growth and strengthening the resilience of the financial, banking, and insurance sectors, in line with the UAE's strategic objectives and future aspirations.
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April 11, 2026
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Food insecurity surging in Lebanon, UN warns
The United Nations warned Friday that food insecurity was on the rise in Lebanon, with prices surging and supply chains disrupted as Israel has continued military strikes on the country.
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April 11, 2026
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Sharjah Cultural Forum honours 4 Egyptian writers
Under the patronage of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the 25th edition of the Sharjah Cultural Forum was launched in the Egyptian capital, Cairo.
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April 11, 2026
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UoS launches Teaching and Learning Forum
The University of Sharjah (UoS), through the Institute of Leadership in Higher Education, organised the 6th Teaching and Learning Forum, which focused on community-engaged teaching and learning and highlighted approaches that connect academic learning with the real world.
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April 11, 2026
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HC clears way for CBI probe in cashew crop scam
The Kerala High Court on Friday ordered a high-ranking bureaucrat to appear personally in a contempt-of-court petition concerning the protection of corrupt officials.
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April 11, 2026
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CDA honoured for impactful community initiatives
DUBAI: Dubai's Community Development Authority (CDA) has secured first place at the fifth Social Excellence Award, in recognition of its efforts to design and implement impactful community initiatives that enhance quality of life and reinforce family and social cohesion across the UAE.
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April 11, 2026
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SEHA first in UAE to introduce histotripsy technology
SEHA, a subsidiary of PureHealth, with support from the Department of Health~Abu Dhabi, has become the first healthcare provider in the UAE to offer histotripsy technology, an advanced noninvasive treatment for liver tumours at SEHA Tawam Hospital.
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