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UAE supports Arab economic integration
The UAE participated in the 116th session of the Arab Economic and Social Council, held at the headquarters of the Arab League in Cairo from August 31 to September 3, 2025.
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September 04, 2025
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European heavyweights belatedly begin FIFA World Cup qualifying
With the next World Cup kicking off in just over nine months, European champions Spain and some of the continent's other heavyweights finally begin their qualifying campaigns this week.
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September 04, 2025
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Sultan forms council for disability rights
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree on the formation of the Sharjah Council for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
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September 04, 2025
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UN slams Israeli drone attack on Lebanon peacekeepers
The UN Interim Force in Lebanon said on Wednesday that Israeli drones dropped four grenades near peacekeepers in “one of the most serious attacks” on its personnel since a November ceasefire.
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September 04, 2025
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UAE win four medals at Asian MMA Youth C'ship
The UAE National Team delivered a strong performance at the first-ever Asian Mixed Martial Arts (AMMA) Youth Championship, held under the supervision of the Asian MMA Association at Khalifa Sports City in Bahrain.
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September 04, 2025
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Alcaraz, Djokovic set up US Open semi-final, Pegula meets Sabalenka
Carlos Alcaraz dazzled at the US Open to make the semifinals on Tuesday before Novak Djokovic danced his way through to book a New York showdown with the Spaniard that will mark the latest chapter in their generational rivalry as reigning women’s champion Aryna Sabalenka vaulted into the semifinals without having to lift her racquet.
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September 04, 2025
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Australia look to pull off ‘upset of the tournament’ vs rampant England
Autralia co-captain Emily Chancellor has sounded a clarion call to her teammates to take down tournament favourites England on the way to the Women’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinals.
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September 04, 2025
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UAE, Ukraine vow to boost relations
Dr Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior, and Foreign Affairs Committee at the Federal National Council (FNC), received in Abu Dhabi Oleksandr Balanutsa, Ambassador of Ukraine to the UAE, in the presence of Sheikha Saeed Al Kaabi, FNC member.
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September 04, 2025
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Indonesian women join Jakarta protests with brooms
Hundreds of women dressed in pink joined protests in Indonesia's capital on Wednesday against lawmakers’ perks and police brutality, brandishing brooms as a symbol of their calls for reform, while the president flew to China for a military parade.
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September 04, 2025
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Heavy rain lashes north India, Yamuna breaches danger mark
Flooding across northern India killed at least five people on Wednesday, officials said, with more thunderstorms expected and local media reporting that 10,000 people have been evacuated from the river banks in capital Delhi.
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September 04, 2025
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Splitting up families is not the answer to migrant crisis
Some years ago, I was in the supermarket with my young son. I turned around from the shelves expecting him to be stood next to me, but he was gone. I looked around, calling his name. In the minutes that followed, the floor sunk beneath me, my entire world collapsed. Thankfully, it wasn't long before he reappeared from another aisle. He couldn't understand why I hugged him so hard. Many of us will relate to this feeling — those minutes when a child is missing or out of sight can feel like hours.
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September 04, 2025
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Woman jailed in fraud case
Dubai Misdemeanour Court sentenced a woman to one month in jail and fined her Dhs3,000 for her involvement in a fraud case.
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September 04, 2025
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NCM urges caution as rain, hail lash Dubai areas
Rain and hail fell on separate areas across Dubai including Margham on Wednesday and are expected to continue on Thursday and Friday as a result of the country being affected by an extension of a surface low-pressure system from the east, accompanied by an extension of a weak low-pressure system in the upper layers of the atmosphere.
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September 04, 2025
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Fire brought under control
Teams from the General Directorate of Civil Defence and Ajman Police dealt with a fire that broke out on Wednesday in an empty residential house in Al Nuaimiya area. No casualties were reported as a result of the fire.
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September 04, 2025
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Next decade to see $68tr wealth transfer
NYU Abu Dhabi's Strategic Philanthropy Initiative (SPI) on Wednesday hosted the 'Symposium on the Evolution of Strategic Philanthropy in the Mena Region', bringing together leading voices from philanthropy, academia and business to chart the future of giving.
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September 04, 2025
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Oz's Cummins willing to be 'aggressive' in rehab to be able to play in Ashes
Australian captain Pat Cummins said he is willing to take an 'aggressive' approach in his rehabilitation from a back injury to ensure he is fit for the all-important Ashes, starting on Nov. 21 in Perth.
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September 04, 2025
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Adnoc L&S completes placement of 222m shares
Adnoc Logistics and Services (Adnoc L&S), a global energy maritime logistics company, on Wednesday announced the successful completion of a $317 million institutional placement of approximately 222 million shares, representing 38 of its total share capital, by Adnoc Group.
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September 04, 2025
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India's Lavang debuts in Dubai
DUBAI: Lavang, a groundbreaking contemporary Indian fine dining restaurant, officially opens on the prestigious Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard as the first and only Indian restaurant on this iconic stretch.
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September 04, 2025
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International transfer spending hits record high of $9.76 billion
Transfer spending broke new ground in the close-season window when clubs around the world spent nearly $IO billion on international transfers, global soccer body FIFA said in a report released on Wednesday.
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September 04, 2025
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Tunisia sees tourist numbers rebound decade after attack
Ten years after a beach attack that killed 30 Britons and delivered a crippling blow to Tunisia’s tourism industry, European holidaymakers are finally returning in what authorities hope will be record-breaking numbers.
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September 04, 2025
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DP World partners with Atlantis Dubai Resorts
DP World has entered a strategic partnership with Atlantis Dubai Resorts to manage the logistics operations that power two of the UAE's most iconic luxury destinations: Atlantis, The Palm and Atlantis The Royal.
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September 04, 2025
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Temperature likely to drop this month, says NCM
September marks the final month of summer, with temperatures beginning to decline, especially at night and during the second half of the month and autumn astronomically starts on Sept.23, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
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September 03, 2025
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Bosnia’s Musa joins Dubai Basketball ahead of EuroLeague
Dubai Basketball welcomes to the city their first majorsigning of the summer—Dzanan Musa, one of Europe’s brightest basketball tars.
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September 03, 2025
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HORRIFIC FLOODS WRECK PAK AREAS
Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, despite his busy official schedule in Beijing, reviewed the flood situation in Pakistan and the progress of ongoing rescue and relief operations through a high-level meeting on Tuesday.
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September 03, 2025
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SEDD, Energy Council to enhance Sharjah's economic competitiveness
Officials of Sharjah Economic Development Department and Energy Council discuss areas of cooperation and strengthening the strategic partnership
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September 03, 2025
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3-month deadline for owners to reclaim impounded vehicles
During its regular meeting, chaired by Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), the SEC issued a decision amending Decision No. (3) of 2016 concerning the disposal of impounded vehicles in the Emirate.
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September 03, 2025
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EPL clubs break £3 billion mark to roar ahead of rivals
Premier League clubs demonstrated their awesome financial power during the summer transfer window, spending more than £3 billion ($4 billion) on new signings.
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September 03, 2025
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Sustainable lifestyles and wise wetlands use
India recently introduced a Resolution on 'Promoting Sustainable Lifestyles for the Wise Use of Wetlands' at the Ramsar 15th Conference of Parties (COPI5) that was held at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
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September 03, 2025
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Aster flags off new mobile clinics in Rwanda, Uganda
Aster Volunteers, the global CSR arm of Aster DM Healthcare, flagged off its 64th and 65th Mobile Medical Units, set to operate in Rwanda and Uganda, during a special ceremony held at the TAJ Hotel, Business Bay, Dubai.
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September 03, 2025
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AD Ports Group's Karachi Terminals sign major dredging agreement
AD Ports Group on Tuesday announced the signing of a major dredging agreement between its Karachi Gateway Terminal and Van Oord, a Netherlands-based global leader in dredging and marine contracting, to significantly expand the flow of trade through the Group's port terminals in Pakistan.
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