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Cameron gives up WBC title to back gender equality
Chantelle Cameron relinquished her WBC Super Lightweight title on Friday in a bold protest over women’s boxing rules, with the British fighter demanding the right to fight three-minute rounds like her male counterparts.
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November 01, 2025
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Boss Farrell eyes 'reset' as Ireland and All Blacks ready for 'Battle of Chicago'
CHICAGO The Irish are facing the All Blacks on US soil nine years after scoring their first every victory over New Zealand in a memorable 40-29 win over the Kiwis at the same venue in 2016
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November 01, 2025
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Spanish tenor Xabier Anduaga makes a splash at the Met
When tenor Xabier Anduaga first auditioned for Riccardo Frizza, the conductor recalls that “he opened his mouth, and after two notes I understood I was in front of something special. It’s one of the voices you find every 15 or 20 years.”
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November 01, 2025
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Xi and Takaichi agree to pursue stable relations
Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to pursue constructive and stable ties at a meeting on Friday that may ease fears she would adopt a more combative approach toward Beijing.
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November 01, 2025
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'Mobile Developers Week' to shape future apps
Abu Dhabi is gearing up to welcome over 60 distinguished speakers representing the world's leading innovators in smart device application development and artificial intelligence, showcasing the latest breakthroughs shaping the future of technology.
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November 01, 2025
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All the royal titles Prince Andrew has given up
King Charles has stripped Andrew of his Prince and Duke of York titles after weeks of pressure from the public to act over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Buckingham Palace considers that there have been \"serious lapses of judgment\" from Andrew after further allegations of sexual abuse were detailed in Virginia Giuffre's memoir last week.
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November 01, 2025
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UAE, Russia explore ways to apply AI within financial management
The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Finance, held the second UAE-Russia Strategic Financial Dialogue on Friday at the Ministry's headquarters in Dubai.
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November 01, 2025
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UAE top Arab nations at Asian Youth Games
The UAE delegation concluded their participation in the third Asian Youth Games, hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain and wrapping up on Friday, with more than 5,000 athletes from 45 countries taking part. The UAE competed across 19 disciplines.
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November 01, 2025
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Japan's Nikkei climbs to record high on tech rally
Japan's Nikkei share average climbed to an all-time high on Friday, posting its biggest monthly gain in three decades, as tech stocks rallied following strong sales forecasts from Amazon and Apple.
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November 01, 2025
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Pakistan says ceasefire holds after Afghan govt 'assurances'
Pakistan said on Friday that a ceasefire with Afghanistan was holding after receiving \"assurances\" from Kabul, a day after Turkey announced a fresh round of peace talks would take place there next week.
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November 01, 2025
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Adnoc Distribution posts $579m net profit in first 9 months
Adnoc Distribution on Friday reported EBITDA increase of 12.0 per cent YoY to $885 million in 9M 2025, its strongest 9M performance since listing in 2017, with 9M 2025 net profit growing by 15.6 per cent YoY to $579 million.
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November 01, 2025
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SRTA temporarily closes key road
Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) announced a temporary closure of Mohammed Bin Musa Al-Khwarizmi Street, located near University Hospital, as part of routine maintenance work aimed at enhancing road efficiency and improving infrastructure quality.
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November 01, 2025
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Wearing only black for October changed my mindset deeply
\"Darling, I always wear black.\" So says Morticia Addams - and she's long been one of my idols. In my gothic opinion, nothing says glamour like Anjelica Huston poured into a black fishtail ballgown with swooping, draping batwing sleeves. But black doesn't always have to mean Elvira - take the ubiquitous and iconic \"LBD\" (little black dress), worn most memorably by Audrey Hepburn, Coco Chanel and even Princess Diana.
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November 01, 2025
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SPARK charts pathway for global expansion, innovation excellence
In a future-focused meeting chaired by Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK), the Board of Directors approved a series of strategic initiatives that reinforce Sharjah's position as a global hub for innovation, sustainability, and technology-driven growth.
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November 01, 2025
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BRIDGE unveils guest lineup with new wave of global leaders
BRIDGE Summit 2025, the inaugural edition of the world's largest debut event for media, content, and entertainment, has unveiled its guest lineup with a second wave of global leaders in thought, creativity, and influence.This announcement adds major figures from government, philanthropy, and media to its already stellar roster, including HRH Princess Lamia Bint Majid Al Saud, Secretary General of Alwaleed Philanthropies; Rt. Hon. Lucy Frazer KC, former UK Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport; Michael Piwowar, PhD, former Acting Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission; and Moira Forbes, Executive Vice President of Forbes.
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November 01, 2025
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Thousands to participate in Sheikh Zayed Festival
Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the supervision of His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, the Sheikh Zayed Festival 2025-2026 will take place in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, from November 1, 2025, to March 22, 2026, under the theme \"Hayyakum\" (Welcome), with a renewed vision and identity that affirm its position as a global cultural and heritage festival.
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November 01, 2025
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MOET and DSO sign agreement to boost Emirati startups globally
The Ministry of Economy and Tourism (MOET) and Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), a member of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), have signed an agreement to empower Emirati entrepreneurs, exchange expertise and data, and develop specialised programmes and initiatives to boost the efficiency of startups and expand their presence locally and globally.
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November 01, 2025
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Sovereign wealth funds convene in Abu Dhabi for IFSWF meeting
The International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds (IFSWF) annual meeting in Abu Dhabi has brought global leaders of sovereign funds to exchange perspectives on long-term investing, portfolio resilience and the role of sovereign capital in an era of transformation.
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November 01, 2025
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Auger-Aliassime enters Paris Masters semis; Sabalenka eyes first WTA Finals title in Riyadh
Felix Auger-Aliassime cruised to a straight-sets victory over Valentin Vacherot on Friday to reach the Paris Masters semifinals and keep his bid to qualify for the ATP Finals alive.
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November 01, 2025
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Sheikh Zayed Book Award receives over 4,000 submissions
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA) has received more than 4,000 submissions from 74 countries for its 2025-2026 edition, coinciding with its 20th anniversary.
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November 01, 2025
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TECOM Group's nine-month net profit exceeds Dhs1.1b
TECOM Group announced its financial results for the first nine months of the year, reporting nine-month revenues exceeding Dhs2.1 billion, a year-on-year (YoY) growth of 20 percent, and a net profit surpassing Dhsl.1 billion, marking an 18 percent YoY increase.
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November 01, 2025
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ENACT Majlis gathers 100 leaders on Energy and AI
Adnoc will convene 100 global leaders from the energy, technology, investment and government sectors at the ENACT Majlis in Abu Dhabi, on Sunday, to explore how the intersection of Al, energy and investment can advance the integrated solutions needed to unlock Al's potential to turbocharge sustainable growth and global prosperity.
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November 01, 2025
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Ayub and Mirza star as Pakistan thrash S.Africa by 9 wickets to level T20 series
A clinical and comprehensive performance from Pakistan saw them steamroll South Africa by nine wickets in the second T20 International at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday, leveling the three-match series at one win apiece.
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November 01, 2025
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SCI distributes Dhs77.2m in domestic aid in 9 months
Sharjah Charity International (SCI) announced that it distributed Dhs77.2 million in domestic aid during the first nine months of 2025, benefiting 48,007 individuals across the emirate.
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November 01, 2025
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NMDC posts Dhs2.8b net profit in first nine months
NMDC Group announced a strong set of financial results for the first nine months of 2025, with revenues climbing II per cent Yo-Y to Dhs20.5 billion and net profit rising 26 per cent Yo-Y to Dhs2.8 billion; fueled by consistent project executions across key markets and margins expansion, with net profit margin reaching 13.5 per cent in the same period.
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October 31, 2025
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ADIO, Australian Arab Chamber to deepen investment ties
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and the Australian Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AACCI) have entered a strategic partnership designed to strengthen trade and investment between Abu Dhabi and Australia.
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October 31, 2025
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Syrians to use Turkish military barracks, academies: Ministry
Syrian soldiers will be allowed to use Turkish military barracks for training meant to boost Syria's military capabilities, while 49 Syrian students will begin schooling at Turkish military academies from Friday onwards, Ankara said on Thursday.
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October 31, 2025
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KOCCA to host '2025 K-Expo United Arab Emirates'
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) and the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) are holding a pan-ministerial expo “2025 K-Expo UAE: All about K-style\", dubbed “K-Expo”, in Dubai, from November 15th to 18th.
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October 31, 2025
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Dubai Airshow set to inspire a new chapter in sustainable aerospace
Dubai Airshow 2025 is set to inspire a new chapter in sustainable aerospace, uniting global industry leaders to drive practical solutions towards a net-zero future.
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October 31, 2025
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Siemens Energy to support Life Endowment campaign
The Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority (Awqaf Abu Dhabi) has signed a contribution agreement with Siemens Energy to support the Life Endowment campaign, a pioneering initiative dedicated to building sustainable financial streams for healthcare and improving the wellbeing of the most vulnerable chronic disease patients.
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