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UAE Ambassador takes charge in Guinea-Bissau
Abdullah Jassim Al Shamsi presented his credentials as UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Guinea-Bissau to Umaro Sissoco Embaló, President of Guinea-Bissau, at the Presidential Palace in the capital, Bissau.
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October 18, 2025
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Britain seeks pharma investment as part of US deal
Britain wants to see more investment in the country by pharmaceutical companies if it agrees to pay higher drug prices as part of tariff talks with the United States, finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Thursday.
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October 18, 2025
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23 young leaders complete Arab Youth Technology Fellowship
The Arab Youth Center has successfully concluded the fourth edition of its \"Arab Youth Technology Fellowship,\" graduating 23 promising young leaders from eight Arab nations.
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October 18, 2025
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Anger mounts over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban for Villa match
British authorities faced growing pressure on Friday to overturn a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a European match at English club Aston Villa that Israel's government branded “shameful”.
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October 18, 2025
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Women's bodies found after Greece migrant boat accident
The bodies of two women were found Friday on a rocky coast on the Greek island of Chios after a makeshift boat carrying 29 migrants ran aground, the coastguard said.
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October 18, 2025
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Bank stocks tumble on US lender jitters
Tumbling bank shares pulled global stocks lower on Friday, while gold hit a fresh peak, assigns of credit tress at US regional lenders unnerved investors and drove them into safe-haven assets.
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October 18, 2025
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Firetti Contemporary watches Syrian artist Besher Koushaji rework despair into hope
Firetti Contemporary gallery is presenting Moments of Hope, a solo exhibition by Syrian artist Besher Koushaji (b.1977, Damascus, Syria), opening to the public November 12 and continuing till January 10, 2026. In the exhibition, Koushaji turns his gaze toward the fragile yet enduring presence of hope - a force that renews even when shadowed by despair and shattered by loss. In a world shaped by uncertainty, the paintings offer a space of quiet illumination, where beauty and endurance coexist in delicate but strong equilibrium.
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October 18, 2025
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16 of a family perish in Swat Expressway accident
A devastating accident in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Malakand Division on the Swat Expressway has claimed at least |é lives and left eight others injured when a truck carrying nomadic families plunged into a deep ravine.
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October 18, 2025
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Union March on Dec.4 with tribal participation
The Presidential Court has announced that it is organising the Union March, which will be attended by tribesmen, to celebrate the 54th UAE Union Day at the Sheikh Zayed Festival site in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, on December 4, 2025.
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October 18, 2025
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China expels top generals over graft charges
China said on Friday it has expelled two top generals from the military and ruling Communist Party, part of corruption investigations into nine high-ranking army officials.
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October 18, 2025
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Gold set for best week in 17 years
SINGAPORE: Gold notched a new high above $4,300 an ounce on Friday and was poised for its best week in over 17 years, as signs of weakness in US regional banks, global trade frictions, and firming rate-cut bets drove investors to the safe-haven metal.
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October 18, 2025
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Bangladesh's students-led party refuses to sign reform charter
Bangladesh's most powerful political parties signed a charter on Friday aimed at ensuring democratic reform after next year's elections, following a mass uprising that toppled the previous government.
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October 18, 2025
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UAE ship with 7,200 tonnes of relief sets sail for Gaza
The tenth UAE humanitarian aid ship, part of Operation Gallant Knight 3, set sail from Khalifa Port (KIZAD) in Abu Dhabi on Friday, carrying 7,200 tonnes of relief supplies aimed at meeting urgent needs and alleviating the suffering of people in the Strip.
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October 18, 2025
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Entities team up to streamline university enrolment
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has partnered with the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) to support students in transitioning from school to higher education.
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October 18, 2025
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Indian boxer Lamboria eyes Olympic glory after world title
Indian featherweight boxer Jaismine Lamboria clinched her maiden world title in Liverpool last month, a victory that has left the 24-year-old believing she can come out swinging in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after a disappointing performance in Paris.
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October 18, 2025
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Afridi moves IHC, writes to CJ to meet PTI founder in jail
Newly elected Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Friday approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC), seeking permission to meet his leader, former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan in Adiala Jail Rawalpindi.
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October 18, 2025
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Fleetwood jumps into India C'ship lead as McIlroy fights to stay in contention
Tommy Fleetwood kept up his strong finish to the season by shooting 8-under 64 to take a one-stroke lead at the halfway point of the DP World India Championship as Ryder Cup teammate Rory Mcllroy battled to stay in contention on Friday.
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October 18, 2025
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'Masfout's win a new Emirati achievement'
Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, has praised Masfout for being awarded the title of “Best Tourist Village in the World” by the United Nations World Tourism Organization for 2025.
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October 18, 2025
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Kompany says Kane has reached next level all by himself
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany is taking no credit for Harry Kane's scoring run this season and says his stunning form was all down to the striker’s hard work and hunger.
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October 18, 2025
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Sheikh Nahyan congratulates UAE on qualifying for '26 T20 World Cup
ABU DHABI The UAE previously featured at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in 2014 (Bangladesh) and 2022 (Australia)
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October 18, 2025
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Baseball United teams up with 'Z' to broadcast games in India
Baseball United, the first professional baseball league focused on the Middle East and South Asia, announced today a historic partnership with Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited ('Z'), India’s leading media and entertainment company, that will deliver Baseball United’s professional baseball games live to millions of viewers across India.
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October 18, 2025
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Early Childhood Literacy Conference 2025 wraps up
The second edition of the Early Childhood Literacy Conference has concluded, successfully convening over 650 educators and 48 distinguished speakers.
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October 18, 2025
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UAE, Germany explore avenues to expand bilateral cooperation
Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Special Envoy to Germany, conducted an official working visit to the Federal Republic of Germany.
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October 18, 2025
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Dubai to host third edition of Healthcare Future Summit
Under the patronage of 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, the Emirate of Dubai will host the Healthcare Future Summit (HFS) 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre from Oct. 21 to 23.
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October 18, 2025
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EDGE and e& pioneer first regional UTM solution
EDGE, one of the world's leading advanced technology and defence groups, has signed a contract with e&, a leading global technology group, to implement and operate the region's first Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) solution in Abu Dhabi.
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October 18, 2025
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WTA Finals race heats up as Paolini overcomes Bencic to book Ningbo semis berth vs Rybakina
Italian second seed Jasmine Paolini kept her hopes of qualifying for the WTA Finals alive with a gritty comeback win over Belinda Bencic, beating Switzerland's Tokyo Olympic gold medallist 5-7 7-5 6-3 in the Ningbo Open quarterfinals on Friday.
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October 18, 2025
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Yamal set to make return as wounded Barca start Clasico countdown
Injury-hit Barcelona expect to have Lamine Yamal back fit to face Girona in La Liga on Saturday, in a welcome boost as the Catalans aim to bounce back from a damaging defeat with the Clasico in their sights.
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October 18, 2025
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Filipino String Ensemble regales audiences in Abu Dhabi
Filipinos have been recognised for their musicality. Over in the capital is an emerging ensemble that for now resembles a rondalla, with the hope that one day, it would be. Sextet for now and on the lookout for those who know how to play the coconut-based Philippine versions of the bandurria, laud, octavina, 12-stringed guitar and the bajo de unyas (bass guitar), this is the Filipino String Ensemble.
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October 18, 2025
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PM Modi slams Congress for policy mismanagement
Reflecting on the pre-2014 policy landscape at the NDTV World Summit on Friday evening, Prime Minister Narendra Modi painted a grim picture of India's challenges under Congress rule, accusing the party of fostering policy paralysis, rampant scams, and economic mismanagement that left the nation vulnerable.
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October 18, 2025
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Ronaldo tops Forbes footballer rich list again
Portugal great Cristiano Ronaldo once again topped the Forbes highest-paid footballers list for the 2025-26 season, as one of three members of the top IO plying their trade in Saudi Arabia.
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