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Speed limit on RAK road set at 80kph
In response to what was circulated on Wednesday among the residents, Ras Al Khaimah Police confirmed that the radar speed limit on the Shamel-Al Rams Street is 80 kph as indicated on the traffic signs on both sides of the street and there is no change in this connection.
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November 21, 2025
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PSG's Hakimi voted African Player of the Year for Champions League exploits
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi won the African men's player of the year award on Wednesday, capping a season in which he lifted the UEFA Champions League with his club Paris Saint-Germain.
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November 21, 2025
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Vietnam flooding submerges over 52,000 homes and kills 41
Rescuers plucked stranded people from the rooftops of submerged homes as widespread flooding inundated central Vietnam, where authorities said on Thursday at least 41 people were killed.
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November 21, 2025
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Explosive weapons killed most children on record in '24
Explosive weapons killed or injured children at record levels last year, as wars increasingly move into urban areas, Save the Children said in a report published on Thursday.
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November 21, 2025
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Travelling removes borders, says top photojournalist
There are three kinds of “travel” that ease the severe perennial global issues of acceptance, said arecent second-time UAE visitor who backpacked through II countries 20 years back.
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November 21, 2025
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I don't take the pressure of other people's thoughts and ideas: Huma
Actress Huma Qureshi, whose latest release is “Maharani 4”, has said that she has learnt to shut out the noise around her and focus on what really matters to her as an artiste.
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November 21, 2025
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US president vows to end civil war in Sudan
US President Donald Trump vowed on Wednesday to end Sudan's grinding civil war at the request of Saudi Arabia's crown prince, condemning “tremendous atrocities” in a conflict he has previously overlooked.
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November 21, 2025
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Sengun powers Rockets over Cavs as Thunder extend winning streak
Alperen Sengun scored 28 points and Kevin Durant added 20 to lead the Houston Rockets over Cleveland 114-104 on Wednesday while reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City beat Sacramento 113-99.
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November 21, 2025
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Groundwater well preservation drive launched
The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) has launched a comprehensive campaign to monitor and preserve groundwater wells in Abu Dhabi, aiming to raise awareness and safeguard groundwater resources from depletion and pollution, ensuring their sustainability for future generations.
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November 21, 2025
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Sulayem hails Bahrain's new Karting World Championship
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), says Bahrain's staging of the 2026 FIA Karting World Championship will be another boost for motorsport development in the Mena region.
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November 21, 2025
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CEPA with Japan, EU in advanced stages: Zeyoudi
Dr Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, revealed that negotiations on Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) between the United Arab Emirates and both Japan and the European Union have reached advanced stages.
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November 21, 2025
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UoS ranked first among universities in UAE
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah (UoS), praised the distinguished and unprecedented progress achieved by the University after ranking 26th globally, 4th in the Arab world, and Ist among universities in the UAE.
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November 21, 2025
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RAKIS reviews Ras Al Khaimah’s advancing economic landscape
The Ras Al Khaimah Investment and Business Summit (RAKIS) 2025 officially opened its doors at the Al Hamra International Exhibition & Conference Centre, kicking off a high-energy two-day gathering of global investors, senior government leaders, and industry pioneers exploring the emirate’s rapidly advancing economic landscape.
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November 21, 2025
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Another CPI (M) leader held in Kerala temple gold heist
The Kerala High Court-appointed investigators have made significant progress in the Sabarimala temple gold theft case, arresting A Padmakumar, a prominent leader of the ruling Communist Party of India (Marxist).
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November 21, 2025
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UAE, Canada leaders pledge to back global peace efforts
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, held talks on Thursday to review bilateral relations and explore opportunities to enhance collaboration in line with both countries’ development ambitions.
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November 21, 2025
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Major Syrian heritage event set to be held in Dubai
The UAE will join members of the Syrian community in celebrating the cultural and civili-sational heritage of their country through a major community event to be held in Dubai on Nov.22.
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November 21, 2025
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ECP takes notice of Afridi's ‘remarks' on Haripur by-poll
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday took notice of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi’s “irresponsible” comments regarding the upcoming by-election for NA-18 in Haripur.
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November 21, 2025
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Former mayor gets life on trafficking charges
A Philippine court convicted a former mayor, who officials say is a Chinese national, of human trafficking charges for helping establish an illegal online gaming complex in a northern province where hundreds of Chinese and other foreign nationals were forced to conduct scams.
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November 21, 2025
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Sharjah, Bani Yas look to bounce back, Al Wahda eye top spot with Dibba win
Sharjah prepare to host Bani Yas on Friday at Sharjah Stadium in Matchweek 8 of the Pro League, with both sides bringing a rich history and intriguing statistics to the encounter.
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November 21, 2025
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First edition of Sharjah Human Development Forum launched
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah (UOS), and Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Family and Community Council, in the presence of Hoor Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President and Director of Sharjah Art Foundation, attended the launch of the inaugural Sharjah Human Development Forum on Wednesday.
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November 21, 2025
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157,000 citizens work in private sector: Nafis
The number of citizens working in the private and banking sectors has increased from 99,000 to more than 157,000 citizens in just four years, with a record growth of 4378, according to Ghannam Al Mazroui, Secretary General of the UAE Competitiveness Council “Nafis”.
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November 21, 2025
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Monochrome Majesty show by Art4you Gallery hosts kaleidoscopic dialogues
Monochrome Majesty, an international exhibition hosted by Art4you Gallery under the curatorship of Jesno Jackson, was a dialogue in black, white, and gold.
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November 20, 2025
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Sultan Bin Mohammed attends graduation event
Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Police Academy, attended the graduation ceremony of the Academy's third cohort of PhD students and seventh cohort of Master's students.
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November 20, 2025
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Many parents are unaware of why spelling remains so important
This month, I went to school for parent-teacher conferences. My second-grader's self-evaluation form listed several categories: “I follow directions,” “I understand math,” “I like to read,” and one we hadn't been asked about before: spelling.
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November 20, 2025
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Afghanistan needs $129 million for quake recovery, says UN
A UN-led assessment says Afghanistan requires $128.8 million to restore housing, schools and key services in its quake-hit eastern provinces, warning that reconstruction faces “significant shortfalls” as donor support for the country falls sharply.
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November 20, 2025
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Ministry of Culture honours Al Burda Awards winners
The Ministry of Culture concluded the 19th edition of Al Burda Awards ceremony, held at Louvre Abu Dhabi under the patronage of Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, with the attendance of leading cultural, intellectual, and artistic figures from the UAE and around the world.
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November 20, 2025
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Captain Gill to travel to Guwahati for 2nd Test vs SA
India captain Shubman Gil will travel to Guwahati, where a decision on his involvement in the second Test against South Africa will be made as the batter continues to recover from a neck injury, India’s cricket board (BCCI) said on Wednesday.
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November 20, 2025
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Merz, Macron vow to fight for digital ‘sovereignty’
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron vowed on Tuesday to help Europe catch up in the artificial intelligence race and unshackle the continent from a heavy reliance on US tech titans.
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November 20, 2025
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Latifa inaugurates Knowledge Summit
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, inaugurated the 10th edition of the Knowledge Summit, the world's leading platform dedicated for producing and applying knowledge in the service of sustainable development.
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November 20, 2025
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S.Korean ferry with 267 on board runs aground
A South Korean passenger ferry carrying 267 passengers and crew ran aground on Wednesday off the southwestern tip of the Korean peninsula, triggering a rescue operation and stirring memories of a major ferry disaster in 2014.
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