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Man fined Dhs10,000 for assault
Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court ordered a man to pay Dhs10,000 in compensation to another who he assaulted and punched him in the face, resulting in severe physical and psychological harm, which led to the filing of a criminal case.
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May 18, 2026
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Boy needs Dhs10.6m treatment to survive
A seven and a half year-old boy, Adnan Mohammed Al Gadi, is currently at Al Jalila Children's Specialty Hospital in Dubai, suffering from Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
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May 18, 2026
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Bulgaria’s Dara wins 70th Eurovision Song Contest
Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest on Sunday with Dara’s catchy floor-filler “Bangaranga” sweeping the 70th edition of the world’s biggest live televised music event and pushing Israel into second place, whose very participation had triggered a major boycott.
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May 18, 2026
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Cantona on the couch: Footballer explores ‘demons’ in raw new film
French football legend Eric Cantona told AFP he’s been doing therapy since age 20 but still struggles with his “demons”, which he lays bare in a raw new documentary about his life.
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May 18, 2026
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Paid parking system activated in 3,921 Musaffah lots
Starting on Monday, the third phase of the paid parking system will be activated, encompassing 3,921 parking lots in Musaffah area of Abu Dhabi.
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May 18, 2026
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Vingegaard storms to 2nd Giro stage win, curtails lead
Pre-race favorite Jonas Vingegaard claimed another stage victory in the Giro d'Italia on Sunday to cut into Afonso Eulalio's overall lead.
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May 18, 2026
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Off The Hook Group celebrates 10th anniversary in the UAE
It began in Abu Dhabi in 2016. At the height of the Novel Coronavirus, it bravely positioned in Dubai to quickly sprout in Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Doha (Qatar) - indefatigably.
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May 18, 2026
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Visitors make most of free entry to museums
For the second day in a row, Abu Dhabi’s museums on Sunday witnessed a large turnout from all segments of society and from multiple nationalities concurrently with the initiative of free entry to a number of museums and cultural landmarks, which concludes on Monday in celebration of International Museum Day, amidst a distinctive cultural and interactive atmosphere.
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May 18, 2026
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Sharjah approves draft law regulating use of drones
The Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) approved a draft law for 2026 with respect to regulating the use of drones after introducing a number of amendments.
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May 18, 2026
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Pay10 UAE floats series of new features, enhancements to its products in UAE
Pay10 UAE, a regulated alternative payments platform delivering secure, interoperable, and compliant digital payment solutions across multiple markets, has announced a series of new features and enhancements to its products in the UAE.
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May 18, 2026
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WHO declares emergency over Ebola outbreak in DRC, Uganda
Outbreak doesn’t meet pandemic criteria, says UN health body; 80 suspected deaths confirmed; WHO advises against border closures, urges isolation, monitoring and cross-border screening
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May 18, 2026
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Key road project in Dubai 80 per cent complete: RTA
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed 80% of Al Khaleej Street Tunnel Project, which extends 1,650 metres from the end of the Infinity Bridge ramp in Deira to the intersection of Al Khaleej Street and Al Wuheida Street.
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May 18, 2026
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UAE to celebrate Eid Al Adha on May 27
The UAE Council for Fatwa announced the sighting of the crescent moon marking the beginning of Dhul Hijjah for the year 1447 AH on Sunday, 29th Dhul Qa'dah 1447 AH, corresponding to May 17, 2026.
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May 18, 2026
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Look forward to strengthening India-Sweden friendship: Modi
Modi’s visit will impart fresh momentum to bilateral ties, says ministry; PM receives warm welcome from Indian community in Sweden
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May 18, 2026
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WOW Resorts marks milestone for JW Marriott Marjan
WOW Resorts hosted a signing ceremony at The St. Regis Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, marking a major milestone for the JW Marriott Al Marjan Island Resort & JW Marriott Residences Al Marjan Island, the first JW Marriott-branded residential property in the GCC, located on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah.
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May 18, 2026
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Iran, FIFA have 'constructive' meeting over WC impasse
FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafstrom described as “excellent” and “constructive” the meeting held on Saturday in Istanbul with the Iranian federation to ensure Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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May 18, 2026
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Etihad Credit Bureau launches tenant screening solution
Etihad Credit Bureau, the UAE’s federal entity for credit information, has launched a new Tenant Screening solution which enables private landlords to securely request the credit score of prospective tenants.
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May 18, 2026
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SEWA’s key project set for completion
Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) is intensifying its efforts to complete the water pipeline extension project in Al Suhnoof 2 and 3 areas, with a total length of 99 kilometres and a cost exceeding Dhs12 million.
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May 18, 2026
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City will use FA Cup glory for last push at Premier League title
Pep Guardiola hopes Manchester City’s FA Cup final victory against Chelsea can help propel them to a miraculous Premier League title triumph.
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May 18, 2026
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Oldest English poem found in medieval manuscript
Researchers in Ireland have unearthed what is believed to be the oldest surviving English poem, discovered within the pages of a medieval book housed in a Roman library.
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May 18, 2026
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Osaka stun Ronaldo's Al Nassr to lift ACL 2 title
Deniz Hummet's strike secured Gamba Osaka a stunning 1-0 win over Al Nassr Club in the final of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 at the King Saud University Stadium on Saturday.
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May 18, 2026
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Fire outside Barakah nuke plant, UAE intercepts UAVs
UAE says it will not tolerate any threat to its security and sovereignty; Abdullah holds talks with IAEA chief, claims UAE has full right to respond to terrorist attacks; Iran ceasefire was ‘a favour’ to Pak, says US president.
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May 18, 2026
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Julianne Moore warns women are being pushed back
“The Hours” star Julianne Moore bemoaned the drop in leading roles for women in Hollywood on Saturday, saying women were being squeezed out everywhere.
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May 18, 2026
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Court orders man to pay Dhs21,000 in legal fees
The Civil Court in Dubai ordered an Arab national to pay Dhs21,000 to a law firm, along with a legal interest of 5% from the date of the judicial claim until full payment, in addition to court fees and expenses, while rejecting a compensation claim.
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May 18, 2026
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Sharjah, Dubai Customs’ move to secure trade amid sea disruption
The Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority has launched an integrated logistics corridor, developed in coordination with Oman Customs, as part of an advanced logistics system designed to strengthen connectivity between the Emirate of Sharjah and Omani ports via land borders.
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May 18, 2026
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Book shows UAE’s Tenacity in the face of Iran conflict
Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, witnessed at his majlis in Abu Dhabi the launch of ‘Tenacity: The UAE's Finest Hour’ by internationally renowned businessman and bestselling author Augie K. Fabela II, published by Motivate Media Group.
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May 18, 2026
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Gucci takes over Times Square for cruise show as Kering eyes revival
Gucci’s creative director Demna presented his first Cruise collection for the Italian luxury brand on Saturday night in New York, transforming Times Square into a runway as owner Kering seeks to revive its struggling flagship label.
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May 18, 2026
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Village set on fire over ‘love marriage’ dispute
More than 100 houses were set ablaze in the Jacobabad district of Sindh province following a violent incident triggered by a dispute over a free-will marriage between two individuals belonging to different communities, local media reported on Sunday.
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May 18, 2026
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Trump has pushed US into a needless $30b war
Lebanon's government has once again declared May 25th a public holiday to commemorate the date in 2000 when the Israeli army unilaterally withdrew from the south after 18 years of occupation.
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May 18, 2026
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Alonso named Chelsea coach on four-year long contract
Chelsea appointed Xabi Alonso as the club's manager on Sunday on a four-year deal from next season with the Spaniard the latest coach tasked with turning around the club's fortunes.
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