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8 athletes to represent UAE at World Games
The UAE is gearing up to participate in the 18th edition of the World Games, scheduled to take place in Chengdu, China, from August 7th to 17.
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August 07, 2025
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DSS offers massive discounts on final weekend
The countdown has began to curtain down on Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2025.
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August 07, 2025
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Dubai Police nab suspects over 'traffic fine' discounts
The Anti-Fraud Team of the General Department of Criminal Investigation at Dubai Police has arrested suspects who promoted fraudulent advertisements on social media, claiming to offer significant discounts on traffic fines ranging from 30% to 70%.
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August 07, 2025
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Nations Pride to lead Godolphin charge at Sword Dancer Stakes
Nations Pride returns to North America in search of more GI honours in the Sword Dancer Stakes, with improving four-year-old El Cordobes also lining up in the 12-furlong Saratoga highlight on Saturday.
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August 07, 2025
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In blazing heat Sharjah's classic cars keep their cool
In a landscape where modernity meets nostalgia, the UAE is witnessing a growing appreciation for old cars as living relics of a bygone era.
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August 07, 2025
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Nationalist historian becomes Poland's president
Poland's new nationalist president Karol Nawrocki called for a \"sovereign Poland\" and promised to \"fight those who are pushing the nation towards decline\" as he was sworn in on Wednesday.
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August 07, 2025
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Tenor Piotr Beczala impressed audiences with his performances
Less than 41 hours after his final bows for singing the title role of \"Lohengrin\" at Munich's Bavarian State Opera, Piotr Beczała was 241 kilometres away at the Bayreuth Festpielhaus for a different production of the same Wagner opera.
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August 07, 2025
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Martinez helps LAFC overcome Tigres; Messi to miss clash against Pumas
Son Heung-min agreed to a contract with Los Angeles FC on Tuesday, finalizing his move to Major League Soccer after a decade at Tottenham Hotspur
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August 07, 2025
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Jumbo journey as elephant set to return home
NEW DELHI: An Indian elephant taken on an epic journey to a tycoon's giant zoo is expected to return home after protests by the religious community she came from, officials said Wednesday, following a court battle over the animal's welfare at the temple.
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August 07, 2025
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Putin, Witkoff hold 'useful' talks on Ukraine peace deal
US envoy Steve Witkoff held “useful and constructive” talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, a Kremlin aide said, two days before a deadline set by President Donald Trump for Russia to agree to peace in Ukraine or face new sanctions.
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August 07, 2025
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DIB reports Dhs3.7b in net profit for first half
Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) showcased another robust performance in the first half of 2025, with operating revenue of Dhs6.4 billion, driving a 16 per cent YoY increase in pretax profit to Dhs4.3 billion. Double-digit growth in financing and deposits, coupled with improved asset quality, underpinned another historic milestone as the balance sheet surpassed the $100 billion mark.
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August 07, 2025
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Rangers boost CL qualification hopes with victory over Plzen
Rangers took a step closer to the Champions League proper by beating Czech side Viktoria Plzen 3-0 in their third round qualification first leg tie on Tuesday.
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August 07, 2025
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Hernandez and Muncy excel as Dodgers beat Cardinals 12-6
Max Muncy and Teoscar Hernandez each homered twice and Mookie Betts had three hits as the Los Angeles Dodgers shook off their offensive struggles with a 12-6 win over the St Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night.
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August 07, 2025
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Israeli military chief opposes Netanyahu's Gaza war expansion
Israel's military chief has pushed back against Benjamin Netanyahu's plans to seize areas of Gaza it doesn't already control, three Israeli officials said, as the prime minister faces increasing pressure over the war both at home and abroad.
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August 07, 2025
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Slovenia bans imports from Israeli settlements
Slovenia on Wednesday announced a ban on imports of goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, in a “symbolic measure\" designed to ratchet up diplomatic pressure over the war in Gaza.
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August 07, 2025
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Court orders man to pay Dhs30,000 to woman
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court ruled that a man must pay a woman, a compensation of Dhs30,000 for moral and psychological damage, in addition to court fees and expenses.
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August 07, 2025
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Liverpool set to cut losses with Nunez move to Saudi: Reports
Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is reportedly closing in on a move to Saudi club Al Hilal, which could allow the Premier League champions to make a fresh bid for Newcastle's Alexander Isak.
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August 07, 2025
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Christen finishes 4th in disrupted Tour de Pologne stage 3, Molano third in Burgos
Wednesday afternoon brought a third-place finish for Sebastián Molano in stage 2 of the Vuelta a Burgos, with Jan Christen following up with a fourth-place finish for UAE Team Emirates-XRG in stage 3 of the Tour de Pologne. Christen's result, however, came on a day marred by a big crash within the final 20km.
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August 07, 2025
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Man held for raping woman on false promise of marriage
The West Bengal Police, on Wednesday, arrested a 32-year-old man for raping a young girl multiple times on the false promise of marriage at Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district, which was rocked last year after protests by local women over their prolonged sexual exploitation by now-suspended Trinamool Congress leader and a strongman, Sheikh Shahjahan, police said.
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August 07, 2025
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Nations gather in Geneva to address plastic pollution crisis
GENEVA Delegates from most countries, the plastics industry and businesses that use plastics, environmentalists, scientists, Indigenous leaders and communities affected by plastic pollution are in Geneva
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August 07, 2025
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Emaar's sales increase 46% to reach Dhs46b in H1
Emaar Properties has once again delivered a robust quarterly performance. Building on the solid foundation set in Q1 2025, the company reported sustained growth across all core business segments in the second quarter. The continued strength in property sales, a growing revenue backlog, and improved profitability reflect Emaar's focused strategy, strong brand equity, and the enduring demand for its master-planned communities and lifestyle offerings.
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August 07, 2025
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Joseph's rest extended as Shepherd returns to WI squad for Pakistan ODIs
Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph's rest has been extended to manage his workload, while all-rounder Romario Shepherd makes a return to West Indies’ ODI squad for the three-match ODI series against Pakistan, starting at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy on Thursday.
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August 07, 2025
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MoF to cultivate professional excellence in financial sector
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) to launch the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Financial and Managerial Accounting Associate (FMAA) certifications.
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August 07, 2025
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UAE President to begin official visit to Russia today
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan will begin an official visit to the Russian Federation on Thursday, 7th August.
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August 07, 2025
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Oman expat loses family on way to home
A long-awaited reunion ended in unimaginable grief for Bahar Uddin, an expatriate worker who had just returned to Bangladesh from Oman, when a horrific road accident claimed the lives of seven members of his family in Noakhali on Wednesday.
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August 07, 2025
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Rickelton rules out changing tactics in bid to claim SA T20I opening slot
Left-handed opener Ryan Rickelton said he will stick to his aggressive batting approach in a bid to own South Africa's T20I opening slot ahead of next year's World Cup, set to happen in India and Sri Lanka.
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August 07, 2025
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Japan’s real wage declines for 6th consecutive month in June
Japan's real wages fell in June for the sixth consecutive month as inflation continued to outpace pay growth, government data showed on Wednesday, raising concerns about consumption-led recovery in the world’s fourth-largest economy.
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August 07, 2025
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Svitolina faces hateful abuse post loss, blames shameful bettors
Former world number three Elina Svitolina said she was flooded with online abuse, including death threats, after her Canadian Open defeat on Tuesday and blamed the “shameful” behaviour on disgruntled bettors.
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August 07, 2025
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McIlroy confirms participation for DP World Tour Championship
Grand Slam winner and five-time Major Champion Rory Mcllroy will return to Jumeirah Golf Estates from November 13-16 to defend his DP World Tour Championship title at the season-ending Rolex Series event.
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August 07, 2025
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Shin returns to S.Korea, vows to revitalise Ulsan
Former South Korea boss Shin Tae-yong has vowed to restore Ulsan HD to their former glory after making his return to frontline coaching with the South Korean champions seven months after being unceremoniously dumped by Indonesia.
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