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Abu Dhabi brand has become stronger, says UAE minister
Abu Dhabi has become a much stronger brand, especially in finance, a senior official said on Monday.
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December 09, 2025
Khaleej Times
The ebb and flow of the greatest Formula One season in history
Both McLarens were disqualified in Las Vegas, a failure that kept Verstappen in the reckoning
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December 09, 2025
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'Al content might drive humans off social media'
Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian warned that the internet is increasingly dominated by Al-generated and bot-driven content, saying as much as “20 per cent of all the content we see on social media is fake”.
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December 09, 2025
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Abu Dhabi to invest Dh240B in infrastructure over 7-10 years
Abu Dhabi will invest Dh240 billion ($65.4 billion) over the coming years in infrastructure development, with a strong role for private-sector entities, as the emirate sees its population doubling by 2040, a senior official said on Monday.
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December 09, 2025
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'It's all over': How Iran deserted Assad to his fate days before fall
During Syria's civil war, which erupted in 2011, Tehran was one of Damascus's biggest backers, sending Bashar Al Assad military advisers and forces from its Revolutionary Guards
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December 09, 2025
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$1.9B aid pledged to eradicate polio
Donors on Monday committed $1.9 billion (nearly Dh7 billion) to eradicate polio globally, including $1.2 billion commitment announced by Microsoft founder Bill Gates, on the first day of Abu Dhabi Finance Week.
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December 09, 2025
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UAE breaks into global top tier for project management leadership
The UAE has secured a position among the world's top performers in project management, ranking eighth globally with 23,670 active Project Management Institute (PMI) certifications, according to newly released data.
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December 09, 2025
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Real coach Alonso looking for team to bounce back against Man City
Real Madrid go into Wednesday’s Champions League clash against Manchester City reeling from a surprise home setback at the weekend and a lengthy injury list, but coach Xabi Alonso says they need to bounce back quickly.
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December 09, 2025
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Lanka sends tens of thousands of troops for flood disaster recovery
Sri Lanka has almost doubled its military deployment to regions struck by a cyclone that has killed 627, sending tens of thousands of troops to help areas hit by a wave of destruction, the army said Monday.
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December 09, 2025
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First building-based community platform launched in UAE
In a country where skyscrapers dominate skylines and neighbours often remain strangers, a new platform is aiming to change that dynamic—while promoting a greener lifestyle.
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December 09, 2025
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Croatia's Petra Marcinko hopes to return after grand UAE double
Khalaf Al Habtoor, the Founding Chairman of the Al Habtoor Group of Companies has hailed the annual “celebration of tennis” following the conclusion of the 28th Al Habtoor Tennis Challenge on Sunday.
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December 09, 2025
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Thailand-Cambodia clashes flare, killing soldier, civilians
Thailand launched air strikes Monday on its neighbour Cambodia, with both sides trading blame for renewed fighting on their disputed border that has killed four Cambodian civilians and a Thai soldier.
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December 09, 2025
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Bigg Boss 19 winner has special message for fans
Following a thrilling finale that kept audiences glued to their screens, actor Gaurav Khanna emerged triumphant, lifting the trophy of Bigg Boss 19.
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December 09, 2025
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Bahraini rapper Flipperachi's track featured in Dhurandhar
Bahraini rapper Flipperachi has experienced an upsurge in popularity in India after one of his tracks, FA9LA, featured in the recently released Bollywood spy thriller Dhurandhar.
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December 08, 2025
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Gehry's Guggenheim Abu Dhabi ‘orphaned'; tributes pour in for visionary
Frank Gehry’s death at 96 has sparked tributes across the world, but in the UAE the loss is felt most strongly on Saadiyat Island, where the architect’s final museum design is rising into its last construction phase.
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December 08, 2025
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Salah slams Liverpool for 'throwing him under the bus'
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah said he had been “thrown under the bus” as he tore into the club over his treatment after watching from the bench as his side twice threw away the lead in a 3-3 Premier League draw with Leeds United on Saturday.
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December 08, 2025
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Adela Osmani meets Maye Musk in New York
On an evening in New York, abstract artist Adela Osmani met with global icon, bestselling author, and symbol of modern elegance, Maye Musk, to personally present one of her most acclaimed pieces.
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December 08, 2025
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New US security plan aligns with Russia's view: Moscow
The Kremlin on Sunday welcomed US President Donald Trump’s new national security strategy and said it largely accorded with Russia’s own perceptions, the first time that Moscow has so fulsomely praised such a document from its former Cold War foe.
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December 08, 2025
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Benin govt says 'foiled' coup attempt
Benin’s government on Sunday said that it had thwarted an attempted coup, after a group of soldiers announced on state television that they had ousted president Patrice Talon.
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December 08, 2025
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Dubai volunteers unite to pack 100 million meals for Gaza
Volunteers in Dubai turned out in large numbers on Sunday to help prepare food boxes that will be shipped to families in Gaza.
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December 08, 2025
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Mediators Qatar and Egypt call for next steps in Gaza ceasefire
Egypt and Qatar guarantors of the Gaza ceasefire, called on Saturday for the withdrawal of Israeli troops and the deployment of an international stabilisation force as the necessary next steps in fully implementing the fragile agreement.
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December 08, 2025
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Anis Sajan concludes Sunset Yoga session in Emirates Hills
Anis Sajan, vice-chairman of Danube Group and dedicated wellness advocate, concluded an exclusive Sunset Yoga session on Saturday at his residence in Emirates Hills.
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December 08, 2025
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Security experts say India made 'right call' in dropping mandatory rollout of govt app
A bid by the Indian government to require smartphone makers to preload a state-run cybersecurity app could have offered citizens extra protection against phone theft — but experts say it also opened the door to serious privacy risks.
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December 08, 2025
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Websites crash due to Cloudflare outage
Khaleej Times' website and multiple online sites, including US President Donald Trump's Truth Social network and online graphic design platform Canva, were briefly down on Friday following a widespread outage at US-based internet infrastructure firm Cloudflare.
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December 08, 2025
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RAK pvt schools see major upgrades with improved curriculum, higher ratings
Beyond academic results, schools are now expected to demonstrate how they support student well-being, parental involvement, sports, events and extracurricular programmes
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December 08, 2025
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UAE-India IndiGo flights returning to normal after weekend disruptions
After a weekend of severe flight disruptions that left some passengers facing delays of more than 10 hours, IndiGo operations between the UAE and India began slowly returning to normal.
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December 08, 2025
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Neser breaks England resistance as Australia take 2-0 Ashes lead
Australia stormed to an eight-wicket victory in the second Ashes Test in Brisbane to go 2-0 up in the series on Sunday as England’s resistance was broken on day four by a pace blitz from unlikely hero Michael Neser.
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December 08, 2025
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Tears of joy for Norris as Briton wins world title in Abu Dhabi
British driver Lando Norris of McLaren won his maiden F1 driver's world title at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday.
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December 08, 2025
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'Oh, my God, I can't believe he just...' F1 fans bowled over by star power
Barely an hour before the start of the F1 season finale in Abu Dhabi, drivers made their way to the pit-lane, looking unperturbed by the outside noise and the selfie-hunting fans.
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December 08, 2025
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Everyone uses this coping strategy. When does it become a problem?
'Masking' is part of life, especially for those with autism or ADHD but hiding your true self comes with a cost.
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