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GCC countries' gross national income hits $2.143 trillion
The latest data released by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat) showed that the value of gross national income (the total income earned by citizens and companies) of the GCC countries at current prices in 2023 amounted to US$2.143 trillion, a decrease of 2.7% compared to US$2.202.7 trillion at the end of 2022.
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August 18, 2025
Gulf Today
'Samsung Innovation Programme' launched
The UAE's Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office and Samsung Gulf Electronics have launched the third edition of the ‘Samsung Innovation Campus’ programme as part of the UAE Artificial Intelligence Camp 2025, with the aim of empowering generation of talents and innovators in the UAE in the field of artificial intelligence.
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August 18, 2025
Gulf Today
Consumption of cooling services has gone up, says company CEO
The high occupancy rates in existing real estate projects is a major cause for 7.18 increase in the volume of consumption of its district cooling services, measured in refrigeration tons per hour (RTh) during the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
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August 18, 2025
Gulf Today
Two women fined Dhs1.75m for selling rented gold
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court upheld a ruling issued by the court of first instance that ordered two women to return Dhs1.5 million, plus Dhs250,000 in compensation, to another woman in a gold rental case.
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August 18, 2025
Gulf Today
More than 150 still missing in flood-ravaged Buner district
Rescuers dug homes out from under massive boulders on Sunday as they searched for survivors of flash floods that killed at least 344 people, with more than 150 still missing.
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August 18, 2025
Gulf Today
IGCF launches 'Global PR Challenge – Sharjah Edition'
In the leadup to the 14th International Government Communication Forum (IGCF), scheduled to take place on September 10-11 at Expo Centre Sharjah under the theme “Communication for Quality of Life,” the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB) has announced the launch of the “Global PR Challenge - Sharjah Edition.
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August 18, 2025
Gulf Today
Messi scores in Miami win, Son shines on MLS debut
Lionel Messi returned from injury as a reserve and scored in the 84th minute to spark Inter Miami over the defending MLS champion Los Angeles Galaxy 3-1 on Saturday.
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August 18, 2025
Gulf Today
Foundation evaluates awards for 2025
Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences on Sunday launched the opening session for the evaluation of its local and Gulf awards for the 2025 cycle, with the participation of judging panels and a distinguished group of experts and educators. The initiative aims to ensure a rigorous and transparent assessment process that reflects the Foundation's longstanding commitment to supporting excellence in education.
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August 18, 2025
Gulf Today
Zelensky knows he risks another White House ambush
The free world’s most celebrated president is showing some mettle in agreeing to a meeting with the leader of the free world. When Volodymyr Zelensky walks into the Oval Office on Monday, he knows he's risking another ambush.
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August 18, 2025
Gulf Today
Marc extends championship lead with win at Austrian MotoGP
Six-times MotoGP champion Marc Marquez marked the 1,000th premier class race in history by winning the Austrian Grand Prix for the first time in his career to take a mammoth 142-point lead over his brother Alex in the championship.
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August 18, 2025
Gulf Today
PTI postpones political activities to aid flood victims
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to postpone its political activities nationwide in the wake of catastrophic flooding ‘and natural disasters across the northern regions and directed its leaders and workers to join relief ‘and rescue operations.
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August 18, 2025
Gulf Today
German FM slams China's 'aggressive behaviour'
Germany's foreign minister on Sunday criticised what he called the “aggressive behaviour” of China in the Taiwan Strait ahead of a trip to Japan and Indonesia, and stressed the need to strengthen internationally binding rules.
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August 18, 2025
Gulf Today
At least 10 people killed as floods hit northern China
At least 10 people died in a flash flood in northern China, state media reported on Sunday, with two others still missing, as the East Asian monsoon continues to unleash atmospheric chaos across the world's second-largest economy.
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August 18, 2025
Gulf Today
GST reforms to benefit poor and middle class: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that the country's citizens will receive a double bonus during Diwali this year through the next generation GST reform that is being planned to bring down the prices of goods and services to benefit the poor and middle class.
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August 18, 2025
Gulf Today
Air Canada to resume flights after govt directive ends strike
Air Canada said it will resume flying on Sunday after the country's industrial relations board ordered an end to a strike by 10,000 flight attendants that effectively shut down the airline and snarled summer travel.
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August 18, 2025
Gulf Today
Diploma turns human trafficking victim into specialist in the field
\"SG\" is a talented young man who dreamed of playing football in Europe.
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August 18, 2025
Gulf Today
Monaco cruise to 3-1 victory over Le Havre, Toulouse down Nice
Paul Pogba watched as Monaco easily beat Le Havre 3-1 in their Ligue I opener on Saturday as Lyon won away at Lens.
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August 18, 2025
Gulf Today
Dubai Asian Youth Para Games logo unveiled
The organising committee of the Dubai 2025 Asian Youth Para Games unveiled its logo during the APC Conference and General Assembly, marking an exciting milestone on the road to one of the region's most inclusive sporting events.
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August 18, 2025
Gulf Today
Dubai set to host 'UAE Africa Tourism Investment Summit'
The Ministry of Economy and Tourism announced that it will host the UAE Africa Tourism Investment Summit on October 27, 2025, in Dubai, as part of the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS World 2025) one of the leading global platforms for the hospitality, tourism, and investment sectors.
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August 18, 2025
Gulf Today
How ‘pilates body’ became most toxic aspirational physique
It's easy to spot a pilates princess from afar. I bet you can picture the woman I'm talking about. Her eternally youthful complexion is dusted with minimal yet glamorous makeup.
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August 18, 2025
Gulf Today
World number one Sinner ends Atmane’s dream run in Cincinnati Open to face Alcaraz in title showdown
World number one Jannik Sinner and hot rival Carlos Alcaraz will face off in a major final for the fourth time this season after both booked straight-set wins into the title match at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open on Saturday.
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August 18, 2025
Gulf Today
Unifying Syria should not be with blood: Sharaa
Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa has said the battle to unify his country after years of civil war “should not be with blood”, rejecting any partition and accusing Israel of meddling in the south.
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August 18, 2025
Gulf Today
All Blacks beat Argentina to take top spot in world rankings
New Zealand’s Samisoni Taukei'aho scored two late tries to seal a 41-24 Rugby Championship win over Argentina and return the All Blacks to the top of the world rankings on Saturday.
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August 18, 2025
Gulf Today
Army out for rescue work in flood-hit Jammu
The Indian Army was at the forefront of the relief and rescue operation on Sunday in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, where four people were killed and many injured in flash floods triggered by a cloudburst in the Ghati area.
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August 18, 2025
Gulf Today
Stamp, star of Superman films, passes away
Terence Stamp, who made his name as an actor in 1960s London and went on to play the arch-villain General Zod in the Hollywood hits \"Superman\" and \"Superman II,\" has died aged 87, his family said on Sunday.
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August 18, 2025
Gulf Today
Emirates College students highlight Emirati heritage
The Emirates College for Advanced Education (ECAE) has hosted its 2025 summer camp, themed Bridging Generations: Honouring the Past, Innovating the Future, at the ECAE FabLab in Abu Dhabi.
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August 18, 2025
Gulf Today
Water extremes displace thousands of Afghans
Next to small bundles of belongings, Maruf waited for a car to take him and his family away from their village in northern Afghanistan, where drought-ridden land had yielded nothing for years.
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August 18, 2025
Gulf Today
Monster birdie gives heckled MacIntyre four-stroke lead at BMW C'ship
Robert MacIntyre closed with a 41-foot birdie putt to grab a four-stroke lead over top-ranked Scottie Scheffler after Saturday's third round of the US PGA Tour BMW Championship.
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August 18, 2025
Gulf Today
Arsenal battle to beat Utd as Chelsea held by Palace
Arsenal's quest for Premier League glory got off to a winning start as Riccardo Calafiori's goal beat Manchester United 1-0 on Sunday, while world champions Chelsea were lucky to escape with a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace.
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August 18, 2025
Gulf Today
UAE likely to receive rain today, says NCM
Cumulus clouds accompanied by rains and dust-stirring winds are expected to form today (Monday) and continue for three days as a result of the country being affected by an extension of a weak surface low-pressure system from the east, accompanied by an extension of a weak low-pressure system in the upper layers of the atmosphere, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
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