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Maybe men need to be taught the art of conversation
I'm going to start with that much-maligned phrase of the 2010s before I take aim at male conversational skills: #notallmen. Not all men don't know how to hold a proper conversation.
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August 30, 2025
Gulf Today
Hundreds of top officials 'embezzled' BISP funds
A subcommittee of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has been informed that hundreds of government officers and bureaucrats have embezzled funds meant for the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) beneficiaries.
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August 30, 2025
Gulf Today
Beware of calls from unknown numbers
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has provided several recommendations to its customers to protect themselves from fraudulent phishing calls.In a post on its “X” account, MoHRE warned: “Beware of unknown phone numbers.”
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August 30, 2025
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MoE announces 3rd term exam dates for Grade 12 students
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has approved the timetable for the third term examinations for Grade 12 students enrolled in the Integrated Continuous Education (Home-Based) programme for the academic year 2024-2025.
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August 30, 2025
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Israel declares Gaza city a combat zone
Israel declared Gaza's largest city a dangerous combat zone and recovered the remains of two hostages on Friday as the army launched the “initial stages” of a planned offensive that has drawn international condemnation.
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August 30, 2025
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Gold set to post monthly gain
Gold prices edged lower on Friday, but were set for a monthly gain ahead of US inflation data that will provide more cues on the Federal Reserve's rate cut trajectory.
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August 30, 2025
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Japan lowers its assessment of corporate earnings
The Japanese government has downgraded its assessment of corporate earnings, citing stagnation caused by the impact of higher US tariffs on automakers and other manufacturers.
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August 30, 2025
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ADRA issues 5,930 new economic licences to women entrepreneurs
The Abu Dhabi Registration and Licensing Authority (ADRA), the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development’s(ADDED) arm to develop and regulate the business sector, has announced the issuance of 5,930 new economic licences to Emirati women entrepreneurs in a year, reaching 21,115 licences by end of June 2025, showcasing the effectiveness of initiatives to empower UAE women to further enhance their role in accelerating economic growth and diversification.
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August 30, 2025
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100 exhibitors take part in 12th edition of Dibba festival
The 12th edition of the Al Maleh and Fishing Festival was officially inaugurated on Thursday at Dibba Al Hisn and will run until August 31.
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August 30, 2025
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Man fined Dhs15,000 for repeated calls to woman
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil, and Administrative Cases Court has ordered a man to pay Dhs15,000 in compensation to a woman after he harassed her with repeated phone calls and text messages.
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August 30, 2025
Gulf Today
Ensure that you pronounce names correctly
If you don’t have an English sounding name, the chances are that, in a Western country, it's almost always mispronounced.
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August 29, 2025
Gulf Today
Milan look to turn page at Lecce after shock defeat
AC Milan stumbled out of the blocks in Serie A with a shock home defeat to promoted Cremonese, and attention now shifts to Friday's clash at Lecce, where Massimiliano Allegri's men will be under pressure to set things right.
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August 29, 2025
Gulf Today
Philippines to discuss safety of Filipinos in Taiwan: FM
Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro on Thursday said she was open to discussions with China about possible ways to ensure the safety of Filipinos living in Taiwan, amid rising tensions across the Taiwan Strait.
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August 29, 2025
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Israel bombards Gaza City, kills 16 people around enclave
Israeli forces killed at least 16 Palestinians across Gaza on Thursday and wounded dozens in the south of the enclave, local medics said, as residents reported that Gaza City suburbs were under intensifying bombardment.
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August 29, 2025
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Leaders launch vision to empower Emirati women
‘Mother of the Nation 50:50 Vision’ to help Emirati women for the next 50 years; ‘UAE progress is closely tied to the achievements of Emirati women,’ remarks President; ‘Women are nurturers of a generation,’ says VP; ‘Be a role model for kids,’ Sultan tells Emirati women.
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August 29, 2025
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Rangers humiliated, Benfica deny Fenerbahce Champions League spot
Rangers bowed out of the Champions League playoffs on Wednesday with a humiliating 6-0 defeat at the hands of Club Brugge which piles further pressure on manager Russell Martin, while Benfica secured a place in the competition proper at the expense of Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce.
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August 29, 2025
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Loyalty seems to be trumping expertise at various levels
And so the purge continues. Some of us used to think, or hope, that President Donald Trump's campaign of “retribution” would prove brutal but short, leaving American statecraft bruised but functional.
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August 29, 2025
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Julia Whelan talks about the audiobook industry, audiobrary and her own writing
Chances are, you've heard Julia Whelan's voice. She's the award-winning narrator behind more than 600 audiobooks by a long list of bestselling authors including Taylor Jenkins Reid, Emily Henry, Michael Crichton, V.E. Schwab and Kristin Hannah. She's also narrated long-form articles for The New Yorker, The Atlantic and Vanity Fair. You may have read her own writing, too. Whelan's first novel, 2018's \"My Oxford Year,\" has been adapted to a Netflix film, out recently, starring Sofia Carson. The story actually began as a screenplay by Allison Burnett and had been gestating in development for years. Whelan was brought in to help with the script because she had studied abroad at Oxford her junior year of college. Producers then asked if she thought it would make a good book.
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August 29, 2025
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National Bonds launches 'Ahed Programme'
National Bonds has announced the launch of the “Ahed Programme”, an emergency fund savings plan designed exclusively for Emirati women.
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August 29, 2025
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Deal signed for new branded project
ATARA Development has announced a landmark agreement with Marriott International to open The Residences at the Sheraton Al Marjan Island Resort, set to be the GCC's first Sheraton-branded residences.
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August 29, 2025
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Utd misery continues with League Cup shootout defeat to Grimsby
Manchester United plumbed new depths as fourth-tier Grimsby Town knocked them out of the League Cup 12-11 on penalties after a 2-2 draw on a tumultuous night at Blundell Park on Wednesday.
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August 29, 2025
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Ajman and Peru discuss ways to strengthen economic cooperation
Salem Al Suwaidi, Director General of Ajman Chamber, received Alberto Alejandro Farje Orna, Ambassador of the Republic of Peru to the UAE, along with his accompanying delegation, to discuss economic cooperation and coordinate joint efforts to expand intra-trade and mutual investments.
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August 29, 2025
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Daniel Dae Kim is still waiting for his rom-com moment
After three decades in Hollywood, Daniel Dae Kim has done spy thrillers, sci-fi epics and medical dramas. But there’s one role that's eluded the Korean American actor: romantic leading man.
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August 29, 2025
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Majestic Messi steers Miami into Leagues Cup final with victory over misfiring Orlando
FORT LAUDERDALE Telasco Segovia added a third in injury time as Miami returned to the final of the Leagues Cup, the cross-border competition featuring teams from Major League Soccer and Mexico's Liga-MX
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August 29, 2025
Gulf Today
Sharjah's realty deals by 3,586 female property owners total Dhs2.7 billion
Abdulaziz Ahmed Al-Shamsi, Director-General of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, revealed that the number of properties owned by Emirati women from the beginning of the year until August 21 reached 3,322, accounting for II.8 per cent of the total registered properties in the Emirate of Sharjah.
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August 29, 2025
Gulf Today
Dubai Chambers' programme shows growth
Dubai Chambers has revealed significant growth in participation in its Service Excellence Programme during HI 2025, underlining the private sector's increasing focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences.
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August 29, 2025
Gulf Today
Bangladesh gear up for Asia Cup with T20 series vs Netherlands
Bangladesh T20I captain Litton Das believes the side's upcoming three-match series against the Netherlands will provide ideal preparation for the subsequent Asia Cup, while he expressed his desire for the team to develop a habit of posting totals in the range of 200-250.
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August 29, 2025
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Dubai Municipality gets world's first ISO gender equality honour
Dubai Municipality has been awarded the international certification for compliance with the global standard on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (ISO 53800) by Global TUV (gTUV), a leading international organisation in auditing, inspection, and certification of compliance with global standards, becoming the world’s first entity to achieve this recognition.
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August 29, 2025
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UAE firm joins solar partnership in Egypt with $220m investment
UAE-based Global South Utilities (GSU) has joined forces with Egypt's AH Industrial Management, China’s JA Solar and Bahrain's Infinity Capital to develop an integrated solar industrial complex, in a deal worth $220 million (approximately Dhs810 million).
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August 29, 2025
Gulf Today
Alserkal looks to trail a blaze for Emirati women chess aspirants
Last November, in round eight of the Arab Women’s Chess Championship, Abu Dhabi-raised chess player Rouda Alserkal had a realization.
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