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Bairstow stars as MI Emirates stun Capitals by 7 wickets
MI Emirates stunned the Dubai Capitals with a seven-run victory at the Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday, defending a modest total of 137/8.
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December 19, 2025
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FTA honours strategic partners at Annual Forum 2025 in Dubai
Khalid Ali Al Bustani, Director-General of the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), affirmed that the Authority achieved a number of qualitative milestones during 2025, and continued to advance its development efforts in line with its policies aimed at fostering creativity and innovation, in order to meet the expectations of all categories of customers.
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December 19, 2025
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Jeddah-Kozhikode flight makes emergency landing in Kochi
A major air accident was averted on Thursday when an Air India Express Boeing 737 carrying 160 passengers from Jeddah experienced a technical malfunction, necessitating an emergency landing at Cochin International Airport in Kochi, Kerala.
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December 19, 2025
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Mohun Bagan banned, face hefty fine for refusing Iran visit
Indian club Mohun Bagan Super Giant have been banned from Asian Football Confederation competitions and ordered to pay more than $100,000 for refusing to travel to Iran for an Asian Champions League Two clash with Sepahan SC in September, the Asian soccer body said in a statement.
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December 19, 2025
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Sultan praises contribution of 700 scholars to encyclopaedia
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and Supreme President of the Arabic Language Academy in Sharjah, signed on Thursday morning the inaugural edition of the first phase of the Comprehensive Arabic Encyclopedia of Science, Literature, Arts and Notable Figures, at the Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi Centre.
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December 19, 2025
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UN, aid groups warn Gaza ‘operations at risk
The United Nations and aid groups warned on Wednesday that humanitarian operations in the Palestinian territories, particularly Gaza, were at risk of collapse if Israel does not lift impediments that include a “vague, arbitrary, and highly politicised” registration process.
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December 19, 2025
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ADSW 2026 to rally global leaders on future of energy, water, climate
Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the 2026 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) will kick off 11th to 15th January, larger and more ambitious than ever before.
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December 19, 2025
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UAE tourism sector continues its strong upward trajectory in 2025
The UAE tourism sector continued its strong upward trajectory in 2025, consolidating its position as one of the country's most dynamic economic sectors and a major magnet for investment and visitors, supported by world class infrastructure, flagship projects and strong competitiveness indicators.
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December 19, 2025
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Oscars will move to YouTube from ABC starting in 2029
Hollywood's biggest night is moving to YouTube.
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December 19, 2025
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New electronic system to settle blood money claims
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) and the Dubai Public Prosecution (DPP) announced the launch of an innovative electronic system dedicated to streamlining the settlement of blood money claims.
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December 19, 2025
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NIA arrests ninth accused in Delhi blast case
National investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday arrested another key accused in connection with the Delhi bomb blast that killed Il persons and injured several others in the area around Red Fort last month.
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December 19, 2025
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The new generation is overly sensitive
Generation Z are those people born between the years 1997 and 2010.
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December 19, 2025
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Hakimi boost as Morocco seek end to AFCON title drought
A social media picture of Achraf Hakimi in Rabat this week gladdened every Moroccan football supporter as the kingdom prepares to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from Sunday.
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December 19, 2025
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UAE readies contingency plans amid heavy rain
Light to heavy rain fell in various parts of the country on Thursday, including Ras Al Khaimah, and is expected to continue for 4 days as a result of the country being affected by an extension of a surface low pressure, accompanied by an extension of a low pressure in the upper layers of the atmosphere, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
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December 19, 2025
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Bangladesh police stop protest near Indian mission
Bangladesh police on Thursday stopped protesters from marching towards an Indian diplomatic mission, a day after India’s foreign ministry conveyed its concerns over the “deteriorating” security environment in the country.
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December 19, 2025
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Dhs1.2b project floated at Al Reem Island
ABU DHABI: Royal Development Holding (RDH), a subsidiary of Emirates Stallions Group (ESG), has announced Radisson Residences Al Reem Island, a premium waterfront development and the world’s first standalone Radisson Residences, reinforcing Abu Dhabi's position as a global hub for branded real estate.
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December 19, 2025
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Cherki inspires City, Magpies strike late to reach League Cup semis
Rayan Cherki's stunning strike put Manchester City on their way to the League Cup semifinals with a 2-0 win over Brentford, while holders Newcastle beat Fulham 2-1 on Wednesday.
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December 19, 2025
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UAE, Ireland explore boosting economic, tourism cooperation
Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, and Chairman of Investopia, held two bilateral meetings with Darragh O'Brien, Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment and Minister for Transport of the Republic of Ireland, and Paul Keeley, Director of Regional Development at Ireland's National Tourism Development Authority (Fáilte Ireland), to discuss ways to enhance economic and tourism cooperation and explore partnership opportunities across several areas of mutual interest.
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December 19, 2025
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Two years in jail, fine for extortion using technology
DUBAI: Promotional advertisements for applications that claim to help users form social relationships have widely spread.
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December 19, 2025
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Leverkusen hunt 2nd place before winter break under Hjulmand
When Kasper Hjulmand took over as Bayer Leverkusen coach after two Bundesliga matches this season, few would have predicted his team could have a shot at second place by the end of the year with a win over hosts RB Leipzig on Saturday.
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December 19, 2025
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'Catastrophic mismatch': Safety fears as Paul faces former heavyweight champion Joshua
YouTuber-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul faces former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua on Friday in a money-spinning made-for-streaming bout that has triggered alarm across the boxing world.
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December 19, 2025
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Modi, Sultan Haitham hail India-Oman maritime ties
Both leaders say that relationship between the two maritime neighbours has stood test of time and has transformed into a multifaceted strategic partnership.
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December 19, 2025
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Australian PM promises crackdown on hate speech
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday promised a crackdown on hate speech in the wake of an attack on a Jewish holiday event at Sydney's Bondi Beach, as the youngest of 15 victims was laid to rest.
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December 19, 2025
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Egypt says fully supports Trump's vision for ending Sudan war
Egypt endorsed on Thursday what it described as US President Trump's vision for peace in Sudan as it hosted the war-torn country’s leader in Cairo.
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December 19, 2025
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Relief for Vijayan as court stays action in bond case
In a significant interim relief to the Kerala government, the Kerala High Court on Thursday stayed for three months all further proceedings initiated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in connection with the controversial Masala Bond issue involving the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB).
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December 19, 2025
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Winners of 2026 WC to pocket $50 million in prize money
The winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million in prize money as part of a record financial contribution for the tournament from FIFA, world football's governing body announced on Wednesday.
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December 19, 2025
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Barcelona, Lyon and Chelsea reach Women's CL last eight
Barcelona and Lyon clinched places in the quarterfinals of the Women’s Champions League on Wednesday, while Chelsea came from behind to beat Wolfsburg and qualify directly for the last eight.
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December 19, 2025
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Fashion trends: Broad shoulders and 80s silhouettes are back
While TikTok and Instagram often dominate conversations around Gen Z's favourite platforms, Pinterest is steadily rising as a significant influencer among the under-30s.
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December 19, 2025
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Patient saved from complete arterial occlusion
A medical team in Dubai succeeded in saving a patient in his sixties from a complete occlusion in the left iliac artery that had left him unable to move, using covered stent technology.
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December 19, 2025
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Keira Knightley on her film Love Actually: 'I've seen it once'
Hollywood star Keira Knightley says she has watched the Christmas classic Love Actually only once and can't recall any of her lines from the film.
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