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Vin Diesel pens heartfelt note for actor Michael Caine
Hollywood actor Vin Diesel penned a heartfelt note for the legendary Michael Caine, days after he presented The Dark Knight star with an honorary award at the Red Sea Film Festival.
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December 09, 2025
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Binance gets ADGM nod to offer global services from Abu Dhabi
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has received official approval from Abu Dhabi Global Market’s (ADGM) regulatory authority to operate its global platform.
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December 09, 2025
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'Not black or white': Teens worldwide react to Australia social media ban
Australia's landmark move to ban under-16s from social media will be closely watched by other countries, which could follow suit with similar laws.
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December 09, 2025
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Rooftop solar likely to realign GCC energy mix
Widespread deployment of rooftop solar arrays across cities in the GCC could hold the key to nations achieving their ambitious carbon neutrality targets and present a compelling commercial opportunity for landlords and investors, a report showed on Monday.
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December 09, 2025
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A love-hate relationship with acting, producing, starring Dakota
Actor-producer Dakota Johnson has candidly revealed the challenges and rewards of her career, describing a “love-hate relationship” with acting and producing due to the “shady” side of the entertainment industry and the emotional battles she faces as a performer, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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December 09, 2025
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Sunny recalls memories with dad Dharmendra
Bollywood actor Sunny Deol shared a deep bond with his father and legendary actor Dharmendra.
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December 09, 2025
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Saudi, Qatar sign high-speed rail accord to link Riyadh and Doha
The project, set to be completed in six years, expects to serve 10 million passengers per year
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December 09, 2025
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Want to rewrite your favourite show's ending? Minister says AI could soon help
Artificial intelligence will create a completely new paradigm when consuming content, according to Omar Al Olama, the UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications.
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December 09, 2025
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Salah dropped by Reds for Inter Milan clash after outburst
Mohamed Salah has been dropped from Liverpool's squad for their Champions League tie at Inter Milan after the Egypt star's extraordinary criticism of his treatment by boss Arne Slot.
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December 09, 2025
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UAE has the potential to become ‘Wall Street’ of Bitcoin: Experts
UAE is emerging as one of the world’s most dynamic hubs for digital assets, with industry experts suggesting it could become the future Wall Street of Bitcoin.
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December 09, 2025
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Dh60b plan to make Al Maryah Island ‘Capital of Capital’
This will feature a bay fountain with water shows soaring up to 75 metres.
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December 09, 2025
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Piastri looking forward to watching Ashes cricket series after tough F1 season
Oscar Piastri looked forward to watching Australia beat England at cricket and enjoying some home summer sun after a Formula One season of highs and lows ended in disappointment on Sunday.
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December 09, 2025
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Suryakumar declares Gill and Pandya fit for SA T20 series opener
Top-order batter Shubman Gill and all-rounder Hardik Pandya are fit and available for Tuesday’s T20 series opener against South Africa, India captain Suryakumar Yadav said on the eve of the match.
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December 09, 2025
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Paramount makes $108.4B hostile bid for Warner
Paramount Skydance on Monday launched a hostile bid worth $108.4 billion for Warner Bros Discovery, in a last-ditch effort to outbid Netflix and create a media powerhouse that would challenge the dominance of the streaming giant.
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December 09, 2025
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Dual national arrested during 12-day war on trial for spying for Israel: Iran
Iran’s judiciary said on Monday that a dual national arrested during the recent 12-day war with Israel has been referred to trial on charges of spying for the enemy.
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December 09, 2025
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European allies back Zelensky after Trump criticism
Ukraine’s European allies put on a show of support for President Volodymyr Zelensky Monday as they expressed scepticism about parts of the US proposal to end the war with Russia.
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December 09, 2025
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Twists and turns in the Kerala actress assault case
Key events, dramatis personae: we bring everything to you on a case that was one of India's most watched
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December 09, 2025
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Sydney Sweeney urges young stars to deal with rejection
Sydney Sweeney shared some advice for young performers aiming to build a career in Hollywood, emphasising that passion is essential to navigate the industry’s challenges.
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December 09, 2025
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Arab actresses call for more women writers to reshape roles
Women actors in the region are taking on stronger roles on and off the screen, but industry change will not be complete without more women writing those stories, Arab actresses stressed during a discussion at Bridge Summit in Abu Dhabi on Monday.
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December 09, 2025
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Etihad to invest $10B in planes, plans hiring
IPO is not an end date and is not a final destination for us.
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December 09, 2025
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Where's my bag? IndiGo battles fury over luggage lost in chaos
Indian airline IndiGo battles worst crisis in 20-year history; the airline cancelled more than 2,000 flights last week; customers complain they are not able to find their luggage; government orders IndiGo to deliver luggage promptly
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December 09, 2025
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Citizens welfare in mind as Hamdan announces 152 new parks in Dubai
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, approved policies and strategic models to improve housing and the general quality of life of citizens along with a new Digital Resilience Policy during a meeting of The Executive Council on Monday.
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December 09, 2025
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Israel, Qatar and US hold trilateral meeting in NY
Main focus of the meeting is largely 'on the implementation of the Gaza peace agreement': Axios
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December 09, 2025
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'Course correction' of African narratives needed: Idris Elba
Idris Elba walked onto the Bridge Summit stage to a wave of cheers — and an unmistakable African ululation from moderator Dr Julie Gichuru — before settling into a wide-ranging conversation that moved from the power of storytelling to the urgency of repairing Africa’s global narrative.
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December 09, 2025
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UAE leads as more countries add crypto to national portfolio
From bitcoin bonds to nationwide initiatives, more countries in the world are including cryptocurrency in their national portfolio.
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December 09, 2025
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Justice what?: Parvathy Thiruvothu reacts to Dileep's acquittal
Actress-filmmaker Parvathy Thiruvothu on Monday took to social media to post her feelings after a Kerala trial court acquitted Malayalam actor Dileep in the 2017 sexual assault case.
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December 09, 2025
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Nepal anti-graft body charges 55 ex-officials, including five ministers
Nepal’s anti-graft commission has filed charges against five former ministers and other ex-government officials in a case alleging multi-million-dollar corruption in a major airport construction project.
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December 09, 2025
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The hidden risks UAE property buyers still overlook
Anyone living in the UAE today can sense the energy around real estate.
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December 09, 2025
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New customs rules likely as NRIs push for change in gold limits
There may be respite ahead for UAE residents travelling to India with personal jewellery.
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December 09, 2025
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UAE firms outpacing global peers in trade confidence
Businesses across the UAE are projecting some of the strongest trade confidence worldwide, outpacing global peers as they navigate tariff shifts and expand cross-border partnerships, according to HSBC’s latest Global Trade Pulse Survey.
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