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Paid parking system activated in Musaffah
QMobility has announced the activation of the paid parking system in the Musaffah area of Abu Dhabi, under the supervision of the Integrated Transport Centre, of the Department of Municipalities and Transport.
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January 06, 2026
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Gold propelled to one-week high
Gold prices sprinted to a more than one-week high on Monday, edging closer to their record peak, as geopolitical turmoil stirred up by the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro sparked a flight to safety.
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January 06, 2026
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How The Lord of the Rings became beloved by the right wing
The Lord of the Rings is like a rich old uncle who periodically reappears in your life to announce his latest triumph or name-drop his famous friends.
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January 06, 2026
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Hosts Morocco reach AFCON quarter-finals, Cameroon knock out South Africa
Defender Achraf Hakimi, the African player of the year, set up the winning goal as he made his first start in the tournament having recovered from an ankle injury
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January 06, 2026
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BJP, Congress differ on SC's bail denial to Sharjeel, Umar
The Supreme Court's decision on Monday to deny bail to student activists Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid in a case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots triggered sharp political reactions, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) welcoming the verdict, while the Congress expressed disappointment, arguing that bail should have been granted as the accused have spent nearly five years in custody.
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January 06, 2026
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UAE sends first MBR ship aid to Gaza, launches ‘warmth’ drive
GAZA STRIP: UAE humanitarian aid convoy No.272 entered the Gaza Strip on Monday as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, carrying 387 tonnes of food parcels, marking the first shipment from the Mohammed Bin Rashid Humanitarian Ship to enter the Gaza Strip.
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January 06, 2026
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Pakistan, China vow to boost economic, trade cooperation
China and Pakistan pledged on Monday to further deepen ties and expand cooperation, reaffirming to each other their historically “ironclad” friendship as signs of rapprochement between Islamabad and Washington grow.
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January 06, 2026
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Dubai to host PropTech Connect Middle East
The Dubai Land Department will host PropTech Connect Middle East 2026, the first regional edition of the real estate technology event taking place through February 4th to 5th, 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Dubai.
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January 06, 2026
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DAE announces full year 2025 business highlights
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), the global aviation services company, today reported its business transactions update for the full year 2025.
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January 06, 2026
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Emaar, Lootah Biofuels introduce sustainable bio yacht fuel solutions
Emaar Hospitality Group, in collaboration with Lootah Biofuels, announced the rollout of a sustainable yacht fuel offering at Dubai Marina Yacht Club (DMYC) and Creek Marina Yacht Club (CMYC); marking one of the first such initiatives within the GCC's Leisure Marine sector.
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January 06, 2026
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Ban on Gaza media access should stay, Israeli govt tells SC
Israel's government has told the Supreme Court (SC) that a ban on international media access to Gaza should remain in place due to security risks in the Palestinian territory, according to a court submission.
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January 06, 2026
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Sharjah Literature Festival celebrates the capacity of words to link societies
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah and with the support and guidance of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah Book Authority and Founder and Honorary President of Emirates Publishers Association, the emirate of Sharjah has launched (Jan. 5 - II), the second edition of Sharjah Literature Festival.
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January 06, 2026
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Week-long Emirates LitFest returns to Dubai on Jan.21
It's that time of year!
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January 06, 2026
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Pressure mounts for answers over Swiss fire
Pressure was building for answers on Monday from the investigation into a New Year bar fire in a Swiss ski resort that killed 40 people, after authorities said they had now identified all the victims, most of whom were teenagers.
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January 06, 2026
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Head leads Australia fightback after Root smashes century
Joe Root posted his second hundred of the series for England and Travis Head closed in on his third for Australia as Day 2 of the final Ashes test closed evenly poised on Monday.
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January 06, 2026
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Expo Centre Sharjah to host SteelFab 2026
The four-day exhibition will feature over 600 major local and global brands.
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January 06, 2026
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Volatility grips global oil market as nervous investors assess Venezuela
The oil market was jumpy on Monday after US forces captured the leader of oil-rich Venezuela, sparking speculation on the implications for future crude supplies.
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January 06, 2026
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Trump calls PM 'good man' for Russian oil cut
US President Donald Trump has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a “good man\" for “cutting down” the purchase of Russian oil.
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January 06, 2026
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MoU signed to enhance support for small and medium-sized enterprises
Dubai Chambers has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) to strengthen banking support for the business community, with a particular focus on empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through a suite of integrated banking solutions designed to enable sustainable growth.
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January 06, 2026
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50,000 workers, families attend Dubai event
With over 50,000 workers and their families in attendance, Dubai showcased a vibrant humanitarian scene filled with joy and satisfaction.
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January 06, 2026
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QatarEnergy, Egyptian Petroleum Ministry to strengthen cooperation
QatarEnergy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources of the Arab Republic of Egypt to strengthen cooperation in the energy sector, with special focus on the supply of LNG from QatarEnergy to Egypt.
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January 06, 2026
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Curran powers Vipers to maiden ILT20 title
The Desert Vipers secured their maiden DP World ILT20 trophy after beating MI Emirates by 46 runs in front of a packed Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
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January 06, 2026
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Ponting backs Suryakumar to help India win WC title again
Former Australia cricketer Ricky Ponting has backed out-of-form India skipper Suryakumar Yadav ahead of the T20 World Cup, scheduled to kick off on Feb.7.
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January 06, 2026
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VP chairs Cabinet meeting, reviews 20 years' progress
ABU DHABI ‘20 years ago, we decided to aim for the first place... some doubted... However, today — thank God — the UAE has become a model of development that other countries are imitating,’ says Sheikh Mohammed.
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January 06, 2026
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The Wonderers' Kids Fest to begin on Jan.9
Global Village, the region's leading multicultural family destination for entertainment, shopping, dining, and attractions, announced on Monday the return of \"The Wonderers' Kids Fest.
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January 06, 2026
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SFAL 2026 to host Africa's prominent literary voices
The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has announced the guest list for the second edition of the Sharjah Festival of African Literature (SFAL 2026), to be held from 14 to 18 January.
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January 06, 2026
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Malaysia to introduce 10-year term limit for PM
Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim said on Monday he would introduce legislation this year to limit the prime minister's term to a maximum 10 years, fulfilling one of his campaign promises.
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January 06, 2026
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Congress blasts ruling BJP's 'Rahul vs Priyanka' narrative
The Congress on Sunday defended its decision to appoint party General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as the Chairperson of the Screening Committee for Assam, while strongly criticising the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for what it described as an attempt to “propagate” a false 'Rahul vs Priyanka' narrative within the party.
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January 05, 2026
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Galaxy's Puig to miss 2026 MLS season after knee surgery
Spanish midfielder Riqui Puig will miss a second straight Major League Soccer season in 2026 after another surgery on his left knee, the Los Angeles Galaxy said on Saturday.
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January 05, 2026
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Shabab Al Ahli secure commanding win over Al Jazira, Kalba edge past Ajman
Shabab Al Ahli delivered a dominant 3-0 victory over Al Jazira in matchweek II of the Adnoc Pro League on Saturday, securing the win with a well-executed performance that saw them score once in the first half and add two more after the break.
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