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Teams prepare for traditional Sharjah showdown with world titles at stake
The title fight arrives in the UAE finely poised, with a 3-way showdown between Victory Team's Torrente and Weckstrom and Team Sweden's Andersson, while the Sharjah Team's Wyatt retains a slim mathematical chance of an extraordinary late-season upset
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December 13, 2025
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Dubai Fitness Challenge ends with over 3 million participants
Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) 2025 has wrapped up its most comprehensive edition yet, with a record-breaking participation of over 3 million, proving that Dubai has truly embraced the vision of becoming one of the world's most active cities.
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December 13, 2025
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EU set to indefinitely freeze Russian central bank assets
The European Union looked set on Friday to indefinitely freeze Russian central bank assets held in Europe, removing a big obstacle to using the cash to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia.
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December 13, 2025
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Actress Amanda Seyfried says she done a lot of work in the decade of my 30s
Actress Amanda Seyfried feels thoroughly prepared for the next stage of her life, after attending numerous therapy sessions with her husband Thomas Sadoski and on her own over recent years.
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December 13, 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 February 4th to 6th, 2026 at the Millenium Plaza Downtown Hotel in Dubai.
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December 13, 2025
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Hundreds attend Christmas concert in Dubai
The Joyful Singers [JFS] as the name suggests is a group of committed Christians who are joyful and full of life.
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December 13, 2025
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Darwish carries UAE flag, dreams of a generation at AYPG
When Darwish Al Rashidi sprinted across the track carrying the UAE flag during the Dubai 2025 Asian Youth Para Games (AYPG) promo video, he had no idea that the moment would make him one of the most recognisable young faces of the event.
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December 13, 2025
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Rahul calls for plan to combat air pollution
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday urged the government to formulate a comprehensive, city-specific strategy to tackle air pollution, calling it a “non-ideological” issue that needs discussion to formulate a “united” national action plan.
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December 13, 2025
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Al Ain emerges as a premier heritage, cultural destination
Al Ain has been named the \"Capital of Arab Tourism for 2026\" by the Arab Ministerial Council for Tourism during its 28th session in Baghdad, Iraq.
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December 13, 2025
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DP World launches 36-hour Dubai-Iraq sea link
DP World has launched a new 36-hour maritime service between Dubai's Mina Rashid and Iraq's Umm Qasr Port, providing a faster alternative to overland trucking and accommodating up to 145 accompanied trailers per sailing.
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December 13, 2025
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Villa and Forest win in Europa League as Roma thrash Celtic
Aston Villa beat Basel 2-1 in the Europa League on Thursday to secure their eighth successive win, while Nottingham Forest won at Utrecht as Celtic suffered a heavy home defeat by Roma.
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December 13, 2025
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Iraqi ex-president Salih to lead UNHCR
Barham Salih, a former Iraqi president, has been appointed the next UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), breaking the tradition of selecting leaders mainly from major European donor nations.
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December 13, 2025
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Japan lifts tsunami warning after 6.7 quake
A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of northern Japan on Friday, the weather office said, days after an even larger tremor shook the region and injured at least 50.
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December 13, 2025
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9 killed as bus falls into gorge in Andhra Pradesh
Nine pilgrims died, and 23 others were injured when a private travel bus fell into a gorge in Alluri Sitharamaraju district in the early hours of Friday.
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December 13, 2025
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The heart of realism: Intercultural artist Prabita Rajesh's work touches emotions
Prabita Rajesh is an Indian artist who has lived all her life in the UAE.
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December 13, 2025
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Most expensive penthouse in Dubai sold out for Dhs550m
Binghatti has announced a landmark achievement in the region's luxury real estate sector with the sale of the most expensive penthouse in Dubai and the Middle East, valued at Dhs550 million, at the iconic Bugatti Residences by Binghatti.
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December 13, 2025
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Polarisation rises alongside expanding government
Politicians and policy experts like to talk about the \"root causes\" of crime, homelessness, poverty, rising prices and other problems.
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December 13, 2025
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WFP to cut Sudan food aid amid funding shortages
Food rations will be reduced for communities facing famine in Sudan from next month due to severe funding shortages, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said on Friday.
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December 13, 2025
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Dubai hosts Sustainable Bio International Forum
The Sustainable Bio International Forum, hosted by Dubai on Friday under the theme “From the UAE... to a Greener World”, discussed the future of sustainable bioenergy and its role in supporting a low-carbon circular economy.
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December 13, 2025
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Man told to repay Dhs239,000 to friend in loan dispute
The Dubai Civil Court of First Instance heard a dispute between a man and his girlfriend, in which the latter claimed that her boyfriend had exploited their personal relationship to persuade her to take out two bank loans on the pretext of investing in a company trading in tobacco and smoking accessories, but he reneged to repay the agreed installments and denied receiving any money, prompting her to file a lawsuit to claim her rights.
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December 13, 2025
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UAE and Kazakhstan to enhance financial, investment cooperation
On December 9, the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), together with the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the UAE and the Embassy of the UAE to the Republic of Kazakhstan, held the \"AIFC Connect: Abu Dhabi 2025\" business event in Abu Dhabi.
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December 12, 2025
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Luthra brothers detained in Thailand over Goa club fire
Delhi businessmen Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, who left India shortly after a massive fire at their Goa nightclub claimed 25 lives, have been taken into custody in Thailand.
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December 12, 2025
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Pak ex-ISI chief sentenced to 14 years in jail
In an unprecedented move, once most powerful uniformed man, former chief of Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) retired Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed has been sentenced to 14 years rigorous imprisonment by a military court, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced on Thursday.
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December 12, 2025
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Relief as rain lashes Tehran amid drought
Rain fell for the first time in months in Iran's capital, providing a brief respite for the parched Islamic Republic as it suffers through the driest autumn in over a half century.
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December 12, 2025
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Vonn fastest in training for season’s first downhill
American great Lindsey Vonn, building towards an Olympic comeback at the age of 41, was fastest in training for the first women's downhill of the Alpine skiing World Cup season on Wednesday.
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December 12, 2025
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Dubai police launch new service
DUBAI: The Dubai Police have launched an upgraded “Circulars and Travel Bans” enquiry service on their smart app and official website.
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December 12, 2025
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Roglic to skip Tour de France, sets sights on record fifth Vuelta title, Evenepoel to share lead with Lipowitz
Slovenian Primoz Roglic says he is being realistic about his chances of winning the Tour de France and will not compete in cycling’s biggest race next year, instead focusing on winning a record fifth Vuelta a Espana title.
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December 12, 2025
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Thunder demolish Suns, Spurs shock Lakers to reach NBA Cup semis
The Oklahoma City Thunder bagged a 16th straight victory on Wednesday, thrashing Phoenix 138-89 to romp into an NBA Cup semifinal clash with San Antonio, who stunned the Los Angeles Lakers 132-119.
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December 12, 2025
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Clinics get highest global recognition
First IVF has announced that its clinics in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have officially achieved Joint Commission International (JCI) Accreditation, the highest global recognition for patient safety and quality in healthcare.
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December 12, 2025
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Heavy fighting flares along Thailand-Cambodia border
Forces of both the countries launch more airstrikes, as heavy fighting intensifies along the two countries' border and both sides accuse the other of violating their sovereignty along the contested border region
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