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Ex-ISI chief faces another charge of retaining secret files
Convicted former chief of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) retired lieutenant general Faiz Hameed, jailed for 14 years by a military court, also faced the charge of retaining classified official documents in his possession after retirement, which he was not authorised to keep, a report said citing an informed source.
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December 14, 2025
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Arab Actuarial Conference returns to Dubai in February
The fourth edition of the 'Arab Actuarial Conference' will take place from 4th to 6th February 2026 at the Millenium Plaza Downtown Hotel in Dubai.
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December 14, 2025
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No plans to use Italy's gold reserves to cut debt, FM says
Italy's Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti denied on Friday any plan to use gold reserves held by the country's central bank to reduce the public debt.
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December 14, 2025
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Emiratis told to fill census form before Dec.15
The Department of Statistics and Community Development invites Emirati families who have not been contacted to fill out the registration form before December 15, as part of the “Sharjah 2025 Census.”
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December 14, 2025
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20% of EU enterprises use AI technologies
In 2025, 20.08 of EU enterprises with 10 or more employees used artificial intelligence (Al) technologies to conduct their business, showing a solid growth of 6.5 percentage points (pp) from 13.5% in 2024.
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December 14, 2025
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Desert Vipers cruise to easy victory over Gulf Giants
A brilliant performance by the Desert Vipers earned them a fifth straight win in the DP World ILT20 Season 4 as they beat the Gulf Giants by eight wickets at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday.
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December 14, 2025
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Why today’s young feel lonelier than grandparents
Recently, an academic told me a story so bleakly indicative of the times we're living in that | haven't been able to get it out of my mind since.
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December 14, 2025
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Sultan attends launch of Desert Theatre Festival
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, attended, on Friday in the presence of Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah - the launch of the ninth edition of the Sharjah Desert Theatre Festival, which runs until 17 December.
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December 14, 2025
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Thank goodness for 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'
One of the most beloved holiday specials ever made doesn't start with costumed pageants, joyful carols or snowmen come to life but with a self-aware declaration of seasonal depression.
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December 14, 2025
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Belarus frees 123 prisoners as US lifts sanctions
Belarusian authorities on Saturday freed Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski and key opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova from prison, a human rights advocate confirmed.
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December 14, 2025
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Meqbali shines as UAE beat Algeria to set up semis clash with Morocco
Goalkeeper Hamad Al Meqbali was the hero as UAE edged Algeria 7-6 on penalties after their FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 quarterfinal ended II at the Al Bayt Stadium on Friday.
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December 14, 2025
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Seemar's Drew's Gold sparkles in Meydan meet
It’s taken three trainers and almost two years, but Drew's Gold finally got his win in the UAE, taking the feature race on a magical evening for Bhupat Seemar at Meydan Racecourse.
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December 14, 2025
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UAE amends the law concerning children of unknown parentage
The UAE Government has issued a Federal Decree-Law No. (12) of 2025 amending certain provisions concerning children of unknown parentage.
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December 14, 2025
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Court orders man to return Dhs195,000 to another
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court ruled that an individual must pay Dhs195,000 to another, as the former had asked the latter to transfer the amount to his sister's account for investment in the car industry, promising that he would receive interest.
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December 14, 2025
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UAE emerges as global hub for modern finance, digital assets
The United Arab Emirates has continued to strengthen its position as one of the world’s leading hubs for modern finance and digital assets, supported by its strategic location between East and West, economic stability, business-friendly environment, and the adoption of advanced legislation that provides a clear framework for innovation in digital financial solutions and modern asset management.
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December 14, 2025
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Iran raises gasoline prices to curb consumption, smuggling
Iran raised the price of its subsidized gasoline for most users on Saturday, a government spokesperson said.
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December 14, 2025
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Zayed Giving Caravans launch medical care in Pak villages
The Zayed Giving Caravans have launched their humanitarian efforts in Pakistani villages under the supervision of the Emirati-Pakistani volunteer medical team, providing treatment and specialised care to children and elderly heart patients, under the slogan “Following the Path and Values of Zayed the Giving.”
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December 14, 2025
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African Development Bank projects $1 trillion GDP boost from Al by 2035
The African Development Bank has released a report establishing a strategic roadmap for unlocking the economic and social potential of artificial intelligence (Al) across Africa.
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December 14, 2025
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King Charles says his cancer treatment is being reduced
Britain's King Charles III, who has broken royal taboos to talk openly about battling cancer, revealed the “good news” that his treatment will be pared back next year.
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December 14, 2025
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Ajman property transactions hit Dhs2.42b in November, up 32%
Real estate transactions in the Emirate of Ajman totalled 1,552 deals in November, with an overall value of Dhs2.42 billion, marking a 32 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024.
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December 14, 2025
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Nasdaq aims to step up action on suspected manipulation
Nasdaq proposed a new rule that would allow the exchange to block IPOs even when companies meet all listing standards if it detects red flags that could make a company's stock vulnerable to manipulation.
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December 14, 2025
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UN torture expert decries Imran's detention
Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan is being held in conditions that could amount to torture and other inhuman or degrading treatment, the United Nations’ special rapporteur on torture warned on Friday.
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December 14, 2025
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UAE, Serbia discuss avenues for ties, sign MoU
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Marko Đurić, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia.
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December 14, 2025
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Organiser held after Messi event chaos as AIFF washes hands off
Satadru Dutta, the principal organiser of the mega event held at Salt Lake Stadium on the northern outskirts of Kolkata earlier in the day, featuring Argentine football star Lionel Messi, was arrested on Saturday after chaos and vandalism broke out at the venue over high ticket prices and limited access to the football icon, an official said.
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December 14, 2025
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Harbhajan Singh visits Rashid Centre
Legendary Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh visited the Rashid Centre for People of Determination and expressed his gratitude towards the administration of the facility on the excellent services provided to the students.
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December 14, 2025
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Japan plans new tax breaks despite debt concerns
Japan's government plans to introduce additional tax breaks to spur corporate investment, the Nikkei business daily reported on Thursday - a move which comes despite growing concerns in financial markets about the country’s rising debt.
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December 14, 2025
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Young athletes impress in UAE National ΜΜΑ C'ship opener
The UAE National MMA Championship 5, organised by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation, got underway on Saturday at the indoor hall of UAE University in Al Ain.
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December 14, 2025
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MBZUH hosts conference on Belief, Science and Reason
The Centre for Philosophical Studies at Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities (MBZUH), in partnership with the French Institute of Islamology (Institut français d’islamologie), is convening distinguished scholars and researchers from around the world for The Third International Conference on “Belief, Science, and Reason.”
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December 14, 2025
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The good and bad in Trump’s national security strategy
On most days, the words “Donald Trump\" and “strategy” don't fit in the same sentence.
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December 14, 2025
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Spain’s Nadal goes under knife to relieve pain in right hand
Rafael Nadal has undergone surgery to treat pain and gain mobility in his right hand, the retired tennis great said on Friday.
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