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Timings for Ramadan parking fees in Sharjah
Obaid Saeed Al Tunaiji, Director General of the Sharjah City Municipality, indicated that fees on public parking in Ramadan will be calculated from 8:00am until 12am (midnight) in all areas of Sharjah city, emphasising that inspection teams from the Public Parking Department will intensify their field rounds to ensure public compliance with fee payment and to prevent illegal use of parking spaces.
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February 19, 2026
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China has cut air pollution, but the war isn't over
Fifteen years ago, Beijing's Liangma riverbanks would have been smog-choked and deserted in winter, but these days they are dotted with families and exercising pensioners most mornings.
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February 19, 2026
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Abu Dhabi launches initiative to support orphans
Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority - Awqaf Abu Dhabi announced the launch of the Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans initiative.
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February 19, 2026
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Aster launches diabetes clinic, awareness drive
As the UAE takes a decisive step towards improving public health with the introduction of its new tiered sugar tax, effective January 1, 2026, Aster Clinics UAE - a leading integrated healthcare provider under Aster DM Healthcare in the GCC, has launched the Aster Diabetes 360 Care Clinic at Aster Clinic, Al Qusais (Damascus Street), alongside an impactful public awareness initiative titled “Sweet Surprise by Aster.”
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February 19, 2026
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Afghanistan frees 3 Pakistani soldiers captured in October
Afghanistan has freed three Pakistani soldiers captured during deadly border clashes more than four months ago, the Taliban government spokesman said.
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February 19, 2026
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13th edition of the Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament begins today
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has reiterated that Dubai's year-round sporting calendar has positioned the city as a permanent and preferred global destination for various sports and athletes from across the globe.
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February 19, 2026
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Chinese visitors to Japan slump 60.7 per cent in January
Mainland Chinese visitors to Japan tumbled 60.7 per cent in January year-on-year, figures showed Wednesday, in the continued fallout from the countries’ diplomatic spat.
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February 19, 2026
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Urban Capital officially enters Abu Dhabi realty market
Urban Capital Real Estate Development, based in the capital Abu Dhabi, has announced its official and major entry into the UAE real estate market.
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February 19, 2026
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UAE has ecosystem capable of facing digital threats
Dr. Mohamed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Head of the UAE Government Cybersecurity Council, has affirmed that the UAE possesses an advanced and integrated national cybersecurity ecosystem capable of detecting and countering digital threats with high efficiency.
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February 19, 2026
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UAEJJF set to host 3 Ramadan championships across UAE
The UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation (UAEJJF) will stage three championships during the Holy Month of Ramadan, reinforcing the sport’s strong presence in the national sporting calendar and its deep connection to community life across the UAE.
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February 19, 2026
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AI Summit gets going in New Delhi
India is hosting a week-long Al Summit, where heads of state and governments including French President Emmanuel Macron and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Al corporate honchos including OpenAl’s Sam Altman and Alphabet's Sundar Pichai are attending the mega event.
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February 19, 2026
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Ton-up Farhan helps Pakistan seal Super Eight berth; SA and India win
Sahibzada Farhan hit a magnificent unbeaten century to help Pakistan seal the final Super Eight berth at the T20 World Cup with a thumping 102-run win over Namibia in Colombo on Wednesday.
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February 19, 2026
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What climate change means for Inuit lifestyle
For more than 1,000 years, dogs have pulled sleds across the Arctic for Inuit seal hunters and fishermen.
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February 19, 2026
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UAE discusses food security cooperation with Azerbaijan
A delegation from the UAE, led by Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, concluded a two-day official visit to Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, held on 16th and 17th February.
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February 19, 2026
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UK refutes claims of 'UAE arming RSF'
Dr Anwar Bin Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to His Highness the UAE President, said: “The statement by British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper in Munich, in which she refutes claims of the UAE arming the Rapid Support Forces after reviewing 2,000 arms export licences, is noteworthy and important.
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February 19, 2026
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ENOC prepares 3,570 food boxes for the needy
ENOC Group prepared 3,570 boxes of prepackaged essential groceries for distribution to needy families during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
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February 19, 2026
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Imran's sons seek visas to visit 'ailing father' in Pakistani prison
Imran Khan's sons say they fear for their father's deteriorating health in a Pakistani jail and are seeking permission to visit the former prime minister, urging authorities to grant access after more than two years apart.
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February 19, 2026
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Defending champion Andreeva reaches quarters as Gauff survives Mertens scare at Dubai Open
Defending champion and fifth seed Mirra Andreeva produced an assertive performance to defeat Jaqueline Cristian while Coco Gauff survived Elise Mertens scare to reach the quarterfinals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Wednesday.
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February 19, 2026
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Dubai AI Week 2026 to take place in April
Under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence, overseen by the DFF, will organise the second edition of Dubai AI Week from 6th to 9th April 2026.
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February 19, 2026
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Tiberi takes UAE Tour lead from Evenepoel
Italian Antonio Tiberi took the overall lead of the UAE Tour from Remco Evenepoel after winning the third stage on Wednesday.
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February 19, 2026
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UAE and Gabon discuss ways to deepen economic cooperation
Dr. Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, has met Brice Oligui Nguema, President of the Republic of Gabon, to discuss deepening economic cooperation during an official visit to the country.
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February 19, 2026
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Arboris launches CapGain platform
Arboris Capital Limited, a financial services firm regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), announced the launch of CapGain within the DIFC.
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February 19, 2026
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Sun and empty beaches: Trump oil squeeze chokes Cuba
Cuba's Varadero peninsula is a postcard of a tropical paradise: turquoise waters, powder-white sand and palm trees.
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February 19, 2026
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Sara Duterte announces 2028 presidential run
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte announced on Wednesday she will run for president of the Southeast Asian nation of 116 million in 2028.
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February 19, 2026
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Lease-to-own system for Sharjah Police personnel
Sharjah Police staff can possess vehicles through a long-term lease-to-own system, without the need for bank financing, after a memorandum of understanding was signed between the Sharjah Police and Abdulwahid Al Rostamani Group.
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February 19, 2026
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Varsity kicked out of AI Summit after robot dog controversy
A private Indian university was booted from a top artificial intelligence summit in New Delhi on Wednesday after one of its staffers displayed a commercially available robotic dog made in China, claiming it was the university's own innovation.
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February 19, 2026
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316 citizens exempted from loan repayments
Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has ordered the exemption of 316 citizens from housing loan repayments.
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February 19, 2026
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NCM announces conclusion of second Antarctic expedition
This marks a significant advancement in the Emirates Polar Programme and reinforces UAE's leadership in global climate science and international scientific cooperation
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February 19, 2026
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World of Coffee Dubai 2026 achieves strong results
DXB LIVE, the integrated event management and experiential agency of Dubai World Trade Centre, organiser of World of Coffee Dubai in partnership with the Specialty Coffee Association, has announced the success of the fifth edition of World of Coffee Dubai 2026, which recorded strong results and reinforced Dubai's position as a regional hub for the specialty coffee trade.
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February 19, 2026
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Middle East Energy Dubai 2026 to open in April
Informa has announced the completion of preparations for the 50th edition of Middle East Energy Dubai 2026, scheduled to take place from 7th to 9th April 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, under the patronage of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure.
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