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Investopia to launch global dialogue edition on December 15
Investopia, the UAE’s global investment platform, will host a new edition of its global dialogue series in Dublin, Ireland, on 15th December.
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December 12, 2025
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Partnership formed to accelerate climate-smart desert agriculture
Silal's Innovation Oasis (iO), the state-of-the-art research and development hub in Al Ain designed to transform agricultural technology, has signed a landmark collaboration agreement with Square Roots, a global agritech company specialising in modular controlled-climate farming and Al-powered cultivation systems, to advance climate-smart agriculture and accelerate breakthrough solutions for desert farming.
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December 12, 2025
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Hay fifty on debut helps put NZ on top in West Indies Test
Mitch Hay scored an aggressive half-century on his Test debut to help New Zealand to a 41-run lead over the West Indies at the close of play on day two of the second Test in Wellington on Thursday.
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December 12, 2025
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Puley, Gassiev face-off ahead of WBA world heavyweight title clash
Intense staredown between contenders Kubrat Pulev and Murat Gassiev following the press conference ahead of their bout in Dubai.
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December 12, 2025
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Bangladesh to hold national elections on Feb.12
Bangladesh’s next national elections will be held on Feb.12, the chief election commissioner said on Thursday, setting the timetable for a vote to be held 18 months after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted in an uprising following weeks of violence that left hundreds dead and thousands injured.
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December 12, 2025
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Man to get Dhs50,000 over insult
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court obligated a man to pay Dhs50,000 as compensation to another man for insulting, humiliating and abusing him.
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December 12, 2025
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Sanzen forays into UAE property market
Sanzen, a newly launched UAE-born project development and management brand, made its official debut on Thursday with a three-day early bird pre-launch event running from II - 13 December at the Sanzen Experience Center in Dubai.
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December 12, 2025
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Modon awards Dhsıb contract for Maysan project
Modon has awarded the contract for execution of the Maysan project on Reem Island to Trojan Construction Group, with a total value of Dhs1 billion.
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December 12, 2025
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Dubai set to host women's race for T100 triathlon on Nov.12, 2026
As the world's best triathletes prepare to compete for the World Title at the Qatar TIOO Triathlon World Championship Final this week, the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) and World Triathlon have confirmed that Dubai will host an exclusive women's professional race as part of the 2026 TIOO Triathlon World Tour, marking a landmark moment for women's sport in the region.
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December 12, 2025
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Sixth edition of Kochi-Muziris Biennale set to open today
The Kochi-Muziris Biennale (KMB), India's only contemporary art biennale, will launch its sixth edition on Friday and run until March 31, 2026.
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December 12, 2025
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UAE's spinner Aayan stars in Giants clinical victory over timid Warriorz
An incisive spell from Aayan Khan set up the Gulf Giants for a six-wicket victory against the Sharjah Warriorz at the Dubai International Stadium.
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December 12, 2025
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Hamas proposes weapons 'freeze' in return for long-term truce
A top Hamas leader told Qatari news channel Al Jazeera that the Palestinian group is open to a weapons “freeze,” but rejects the demand for disarmament put forward in the US-sponsored peace plan for Gaza.
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December 12, 2025
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SIR deadline extended in six States/UTs
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday announced a revised schedule for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in six States and Union Territories, following requests from their respective Chief Electoral Officers.
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December 12, 2025
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Barcelona and Chelsea post wins in eves' CL matches
Barcelona shrugged off the absence of Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmati to win in the Women’s Champions League on Wednesday as Chelsea coasted to victory.
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December 12, 2025
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Yas Marina Circuit welcomes top endurance riders for Gulf 12 Hours
Williams’ F1 Team Principal, James Vowles, will be behind the wheel at the Gulf 12 Hours as Yas Marina Circuit prepares to welcome top international and regional endurance competitors this weekend with tickets still available to enjoy the on and offtrack entertainment.
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December 12, 2025
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UAE introduces a tiered excise tax system for 'sweet' beverages
The Ministry of Finance has announced the issuance of Cabinet Decision No. (197) of 2025 on selective goods, the tax rates or amounts imposed on them, and the method for calculating the selective price.
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December 12, 2025
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Airstrike on Myanmar hospital kills at least 34 people
An airstrike by Myanmar 's military destroyed a hospital in an area controlled by a leading rebel armed force, killing 34 patients and medical staff, according to a local rescue worker and independent media reports on Thursday.
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December 12, 2025
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'Posting zero' trend proves stronger than Australia's ban
From midnight on Tuesday 9 December Australia became the first country in the world to ban children and teenagers under 16 from using social media after the law was successfully passed this summer
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December 12, 2025
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Joint plan to end Ukraine war would 'test' Putin: Nato chief
Nato chief Mark Rutte said on Thursday that if the United States and Europeans could agree on a plan to end the war in Ukraine, this would be a “test” of whether Russia “really wants peace.”
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December 12, 2025
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ADGM FSRA highlights its sustainable initiatives
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM continued to advance its sustainability-focused initiatives across 2025, during Abu Dhabi Finance Week, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable finance through a series of new developments and regulatory enhancements.
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December 12, 2025
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MoU signed to advance financial literacy and boost Emirati talent
Capital.com, the global trading platform, and ADGM Academy, the knowledge arm of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a national initiative focused on strengthening financial literacy, expanding digital investment education, and building a future-ready Emirati talent pipeline.
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December 12, 2025
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Strong field for Abu Dhabi Baja Challenge
The second round of the third season of the Abu Dhabi Baja Challenge is set to kick off on Saturday, in Liwa, Al Dhafra region.
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December 12, 2025
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Oracle AI reality check knocks global stocks, Fed cut saps dollar
World stocks stalled on Thursday as cloud computing giant Oracle sounded a warning for AI profitability, while bonds were firm and the dollar nursed losses after the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates for a third meeting running.
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December 12, 2025
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Emirati filmmaker's documentary unveiled
In a scene that reflects the spirit of Bridge Summit 2025 and its mission to elevate cross-border storytelling and strengthen impact-driven content, Emirati filmmaker Nahla Al Fahad announced her new documentary “Voice of the Waves\" during a press conference held as part of the Summit's official programme.
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December 12, 2025
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Alia honoured by Golden Globes at Red Sea Film Festival
Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt and Tunisian actress Hend Sabry were honoured by Golden Globes at a glitzy gala dinner during the fifth edition of Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Film Festival.
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December 12, 2025
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Rain has flooded Gaza tents, a baby died of exposure: Medics
Torrential rain swept across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, flooding hundreds of tents sheltering families displaced by two years of war, and leading to the death of a baby girl due to exposure, local health officials said.
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December 12, 2025
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Sultan Bin Ahmed approves formation of 2 courts of appeal
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Judicial Council, presided over Thursday the Council's meeting held at Bait Elowal in the Heart of Sharjah.
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December 12, 2025
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'UAE a hub for humanoid robotics development'
The UAE has become widely recognised as a strategic hub for the advancement of humanoid robotics, according to Alexey Yuzhakov, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Promobot, Russia’s leading developer of industrial and service robotics.
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December 12, 2025
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Reasons why the boat strike debate matters for the US
It has been a turbulent couple of weeks in national security, highlighted by continuing strikes on high-speed boats in the Caribbean that are, according to the Trump administration, carrying drugs headed to the US Whether that doctrine of “shoot-to-kill,” carried out without warning or any opportunity for surrender, stands up under congressional and judicial scrutiny over time remains to be seen.
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December 12, 2025
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Honest advice: Reading exercises your brain
There are certain activities that are very bad for your brain's health.
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