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UK millionaires may relocate to UAE over wealth tax: Survey
A landmark survey of British millionaires has revealed that over half of those surveyed are more likely to consider leaving the United Kingdom (UK) if a wealth tax is introduced. Sixty per cent of those surveyed also noted that they thought that they would be able to have a better quality of life overseas.
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August 20, 2025
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Major projects drive Vietnam's development stage
A total of 250 projects across 34 cities and provinces were inaugurated or launched on Tuesday, with a combined investment of nearly VNDI.3 quadrillion (around $49.44 billion), providing strong impetus for Vietnam's transition into a new stage of growth.
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August 20, 2025
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Lukaku to miss Napoli's clash against Sassuolo
Romelu Lukaku will miss Napoli's opening fixture of their Serie A title defence after suffering a thigh injury which could keep the Belgium striker out for months, the Italian champions said on Monday.
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August 20, 2025
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Bitcoin Mena Conference returns to Abu Dhabi
The Bitcoin Mena Conference will return to the Adnec Centre Abu Dhabi for its second edition from December 8th to 9th, bringing together global leaders in Bitcoin and digital finance.
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August 20, 2025
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India suspends cotton import duty
India has suspended an 11% import duty on cotton until September 30, in a move seen as a signal to Washington that New Delhi is willing to address US concerns on agricultural tariffs, while also easing pressure on its garment industry.
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August 20, 2025
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FTA urges corporate taxpayers to meet tax returns deadlines
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued a call for Corporate Tax taxpayers to finalise their Tax records, submit their Tax Returns, and pay Corporate Tax due for the relevant Tax Periods within the specified deadlines.
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August 20, 2025
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CUD launches new graduate programme MSCBA in UAE
The Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has launched a new degree programme, Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSCBA), to empower professionals to transform complex data into actionable business intelligence in a technology-driven economy.
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August 20, 2025
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Civet smell halts Kerala High Court proceedings
Proceedings before the Kerala High Court Chief Justice's bench were unexpectedly halted on Tuesday after a strong and unpleasant odour in the courtroom.
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August 20, 2025
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UAE-based teams ready to challenge rivals at season-opening Indonesia GP
Hours, weeks and months of meticulous preparation will be put to the test this weekend when spectacular Lake Toba in deepest Sumatra hosts the 3rd Grand Prix of Indonesia, the opening round of the 2025 UIM FIH2O World Championship.
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August 20, 2025
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Japan discusses military ties, drones with Turkey
Japan's defence minister discussed defence industry cooperation and possible purchases of Turkish-made drones during a visit to Ankara on Tuesday, as Tokyo expands the role of unmanned systems in its armed forces.
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August 20, 2025
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Death toll from monsoon floods rises to almost 400
Rescuers and residents resumed searching on Tuesday for survivours as the death toll from five days of torrential rain rose to almost 400, with authorities warning monsoon downpours would continue until the weekend.
2 min |
August 20, 2025
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XVA Gallery hosts UAE-based artists Richard Ketley and Alejandra Palos
Coming up at Dubai's XVA Gallery is Paintings of Nowhere by Richard Ketley and Rooted by Alejandra Palos (Sept. 13 ~ Oct. 16).
3 min |
August 20, 2025
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Coach Golemac confident ahead of EuroLeague debut
Dubai Basketball head coach Jurica Golemac is optimistic as the 2025-26 preseason begins, after a summer spent carefully building a 16-man roster that will compete in both the EuroLeague and ABA League.
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August 20, 2025
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Modi hails 'steady progress' in Indo-Chinese relations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met China's top diplomat on Tuesday and hailed the “steady progress” made in improving the bilateral relationship after a years-long standoff between the nuclear-armed Asian powers.
2 min |
August 20, 2025
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Work rules could deny food stamps to veterans
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August 20, 2025
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'UAE an inspiring model in improving govt performance'
Gamal Bayoumi, Secretary-General of the Arab Investors Union, affirmed that the remarkable progress achieved by the United Arab Emirates in the Government Support Index 2025 reflects the forward-looking vision of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and continues the legacy of the UAE's Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
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August 20, 2025
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Education ministry cancels second-term exams
The Ministry of Education (MoE) announced that the central exams at the end of the second semester for all academic levels would be cancelled.
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August 20, 2025
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Ministry committed to support ICV Programme
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the National In-Country Value (ICV) Programme, one of the UAE's flagship initiatives aimed at enhancing local content through federal procurement policies.
2 min |
August 20, 2025
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The uncertain fallout of Putin-Trump meet
The much-hyped summit meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and United States President Donald Trump in Alaska on Saturday was not exactly a damp squib it seems to be because it has not changed the ground reality of the Ukrainian war. The war continues.
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August 20, 2025
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UAE citizen dies after performing Umrah
A UAE citizen Abdul Majeed Abdul Rahman Saeed Al Mulla passed away after performing Umrah on behalf of his son, who had recently died in an accident.
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August 20, 2025
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Maharaj five-for leads S.Africa to biggest ODI victory over Oz in series opener
Left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj dismantled Australia with a career-best 5-33 as South Africa romped to a 98-run victory in the first one-day international on Tuesday.
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August 20, 2025
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UAE moves to combat wildfires in Montenegro
Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a UAE taskforce has been dispatched to support efforts to extinguish the wildfires in the Republic of Montenegro.
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August 20, 2025
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85% of UAE retail investors back local stock markets: eToro survey
A whopping 85 per cent of UAE-based retail investors are currently invested in local stocks, and many are buying even more in response to global trade tensions, based on the latest edition of the UAE Retail Investor Beat by trading and investing platform eToro.
3 min |
August 20, 2025
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Ex-Vuelta, Tour stage winner Woods to retire at end of season
Canadian Michael ‘Rusty’ Woods, a former stage winner at the Tour de France and Vuelta a Espana, has announced he will retire from professional road cycling at the end of the season, bringing to a close a career spanning over a decade.
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August 20, 2025
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HONOR Magic V5 sets new Guinness World Record
In a remarkable demonstration of engineering prowess, the HONOR Magic V5 has officially entered the Guinness World Records by achieving the heaviest weight lifted by a suspended foldable smartphone. The device successfully lifted an impressive 104 kilograms, showcasing unprecedented durability in the foldable smartphone category.
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August 20, 2025
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Fans jubilant as Mammootty to resume shooting
Fans and movie buffs are jubilant as news of Malayalam megastar Mammootty returning to shooting sets after a gap of five months during which he underwent treatment for an undisclosed ailment at a private hospital in Chennai.
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August 20, 2025
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PCB downgrades contracts for former captains Babar and Rizwan
Pakistan demoted former captains Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan on Tuesday in a contract review that scrapped the top category after a string of poor recent results.
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August 20, 2025
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SEC clears Sharjah Museums Authority's new structure
The Sharjah Executive Council held a meeting on Tuesday morning, chaired by Sheikh Abdullah Bin Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council.
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August 20, 2025
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Parents sacrifice food to afford kids’ school uniform
More than one in four parents will go without food or heating to afford school uniform, a survey has suggested. Nearly half (45 per cent) use credit cards to pay for uniform, while more than a third (34 per cent) use ‘buy now, pay later’ schemes, such as Klarna, to cover costs, a poll revealed. In the poll of 2,000 parents of school-age children by charity Parentkind, 47 per cent of parents are worried about the cost of buying uniform for the start of the school year.
3 min |
August 20, 2025
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Saudi poet Al Qahtani dies after mountain fall
Saudi poet Saud Bin Maadi Al Qahtani, widely known as the “Poet of the South”, has passed away after slipping from the slopes of Jabal Samhan in Oman's Dhofar Governorate.
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