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GAIAE approves 6,228 UAE citizens for upcoming Hajj
The General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat (GAIAE) has approved 6,228 male and female Emiratis to perform Hajj for the 1447 AH / 2026 AD season.
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November 14, 2025
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All five NewJeans members reunite with label after dispute
All five members of K-popgirlgroup NewJeans are set to return to their management label after a yearlong legal battle that saw the members attempt to leave their agency.
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November 14, 2025
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Euro 2028 to kick off in Cardiff, final set for Wembley
Cardiff will host the opening match of the 2028 European Championship on June 9, with the final scheduled for London’s Wembley Stadium on July 9, tournament organisers UEFA announced on Wednesday.
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November 14, 2025
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KORA announces the launch of IL VENTO
DUBAI: KORA Properties, the real estate development arm of APPCORP Holding, the parent company of the Apparel Group, has announced the launch of IL VENTO, an architectural icon that will deliver luxury apartments in Dubai Maritime City-the new waterfront community that will become a hub of cruise and leisure tourism in Dubai.
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November 14, 2025
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UAE launches hybrid cargo aircraft 'Hili'
Sheikh Zayed Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan witnessed the launch of the first flight of the \"Hili\" cargo aircraft on Thursday.
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November 14, 2025
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Gazans begin to restore historic fort damaged in war
One bucket at a time, Palestinian workers cleared sand and crumbling mortar from the remains of an former medieval fortress turned museum in Gaza City, damaged by two years of fighting between Israel and Hamas.
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November 14, 2025
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Bihar prepares for counting of votes today
As Bihar prepares for the decisive counting of votes on Friday, election authorities, political parties and thousands of officials have put final arrangements in place for a tightly scheduled, highly secured and closely watched process that will determine control of the 243-seat Assembly.
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November 14, 2025
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GMU launches Thumbay AI Clinic in the UAE
Gulf Medical University (GMU), one of the region's leading private medical universities, inaugurated the Thumbay Al Clinic — a groundbreaking innovation space marking a major leap towards digital transformation in healthcare education and clinical practice.
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November 14, 2025
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Bangladesh to hold referendum on democratic reforms: Yunus
Bangladesh will hold a referendum on a landmark democratic reform charter on the same day as its parliamentary election scheduled for February 2026, interim leader Muhammad Yunus said on Thursday.
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November 14, 2025
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Sheikh Mansour honours Khalifa Al Suwaidi
His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, honoured Ahmed Khalifa Al Suwaidi, UAE President’s Representative, at his home in Al Ain, in recognition of his distinguished national and cultural contributions.
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November 14, 2025
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Sharjah to be Guest of Honour at Warsaw book fair next year
Sharjah's selection as Guest of Honour reinforces its standing as a global capital of books and knowledge and as a bridge between cultures through literature, thought and creativity: Bodour
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November 14, 2025
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Partly cloudy weather likely in coming days
Friday’s weather is expected to be clear to partly cloudy, especially in the west but will be humid in the morning in some coastal and inland areas.
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November 14, 2025
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Global authors reflect on identity, emotion and truth
The importance of personal truth and inclusion in storytelling took the spotlight at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2025), where authors from across Africa and the Americas joined in a powerful conversation on the universality of human experience and the need for authenticity in an increasingly digital world.
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November 14, 2025
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Gaza ‘stabilisation force' must guarantee lasting truce: Turkey
Turkey's main expectation from a planned International Stabilisation Force in Gaza is for it to provide guarantees that the fragile ceasefire will last, its defence ministry said on Thursday.
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November 14, 2025
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Landmark Annual Student Art Show by Funun Arts and Amity University Dubai
The 5th Edition of the Annual Student Art Show (ASAS 2025, Nov. 1-2), organised by Funun Arts Group and Youth Creative Minds Hub (YCM Hub) in collaboration with Amity University Dubai, was a splendid addition to the landscape of art, education, and community collaboration in the UAE.
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November 14, 2025
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Ras Al Khaimah's vision is built on creating diversified economy
His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, on Thursday attended the Wafa Global Business Delegation Forum, hosted by Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) at the Mövenpick Resort on Al Marjan Island, with the participation of more than 40 chief executives and international officials from major global companies, as well as a number of senior officials.
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November 14, 2025
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When the media does not dig for the truth
Years ago, the BBC suggested in an interview with the Herald that a British murderer may have been falsely charged because someone linked to the case had Mafia ties.
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November 14, 2025
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CBUAE to host Mena Leaders' Summit on Financial Inclusion
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), the CBUAE, in partnership with the Arab Monetary Fund and the World Bank, will host the Mena Leaders' Summit on Financial Inclusion 2025. Taking place in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 17-18, 2025, the summit will be held under the theme, “Shaping Regional and Global Agendas”.
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November 14, 2025
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UAE keep World Cup dreams alive with draw against Iraq in first leg of playoffs
Iraq and the UAE will go into Tuesday's second leg of their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Playoffs Knockout Stage with the tie evenly poised after sharing a 1-1 draw in Abu Dhabi on Thursday that keeps their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification hopes alive.
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November 14, 2025
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Man fined for property rental scam
Abu Dhabi Family and Civil and Administrative Cases Court ordered a man to pay Dhs33,750 and fined him Dhs10,000 for contacting another person via WhatsApp and phone, deceiving him into believing there was a property for rent, and seizing the rental amount.
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November 14, 2025
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Wood faces nervous wait as Stokes shines in warm-up match
Fast bowler Mark Wood left the field on Thursday complaining of hamstring stiffness after bowling eight overs for an England XI against a second-string England Lions side during an Ashes warm-up game north of Perth.
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November 14, 2025
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AURAK's Career Week connects students with employers
Several top employers across UAE took part in the Career Week organised by the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) and attended by students and alumni and got updates on new trends by the experts from private and government sectors.
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November 14, 2025
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Leaders offer condolences to Erdogan
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Türkiye, over the victims of the Turkish Ministry of Defence military cargo plane crash.
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November 14, 2025
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Curry excels in Warriors victory against Spurs as Celtic triumph
Stephen Curry scored 46 points and the Golden State Warriors beat the San Antonio Spurs 125-120 on Wednesday night, overcoming triple doubles by Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle.
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November 14, 2025
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Faroe Islands part-timers, crime novelist coach are dreaming of the World Cup
With a population of 55,000, a coach who writes crime novels and a squad of part-time players, tiny Faroe Islands has a stunning shot at qualifying for the World Cup.
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November 14, 2025
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Rees-Zammit back in Wales’s starting team to face Japan
Louis Rees-Zammit will make his first Wales start since the 2023 Rugby World Cup in Saturday's clash with Japan in Cardiff after coach Steve Tandy said he was 'ready to return'.
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November 14, 2025
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Indian nationals emerge victorious in Diabetes Challenge
Indian nationals stole the spotlight at the RAK Diabetes Challenge 2025, clinching top honours in both the male and female physical categories, walking away with cash prizes worth Dhs 5,000 each.
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November 14, 2025
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Jeffrey Mason opens his heart out to Sharjah audience
Driven by a profound belief that everyone has a life story that needs to be told, heard and preserved, American author Jeffrey Mason shared his words of wisdom with Sharjah audience on Wednesday evening at Forum 2, of Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF).
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November 14, 2025
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SL to stay in Pakistan amid beefed-up security, games move to Rawalpindi
Sri Lanka's cricket board said on Thursday that its players will remain in Pakistan to complete a one-day international series and a subsequent T20 tri-series, with all games to be played in Rawalpindi.
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November 14, 2025
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UK economy shows growth of 0.1 per cent in the third quarter
Britain's economy barely expanded in the third quarter, held back by September's cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover, according to data on Thursday that underlined the backdrop of slow growth as finance minister Rachel Reeves readies her budget.
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