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Sultan approves structure of DIA, raises aid to Dhs17,500
His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, approved the general organisational structure of the Department of Islamic Affairs (DIA).
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January 06, 2026
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Indian woman deported for violating 'pilgrim visa' terms
Pakistani authorities have deported an Indian Sikh woman who overstayed her religious visa and married a local resident during her stay in Pakistan, officials said on Monday.
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January 06, 2026
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Foxconn's Q4 revenue up 22% to record high on AI demand
Taiwan's Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics maker, reported record fourth-quarter revenue on Monday, driven by strong demand for artificial intelligence products.
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January 06, 2026
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Iran says no leniency for 'rioters' as protests persist
Iran will offer no leniency to “rioters,” though the public has a right to demonstrate, the head of the country's judiciary said on Monday, following more than a week of sometimes-deadly protests.
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January 06, 2026
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Bluefin tuna sells for record $3.2m in Tokyo
A Japanese sushi entrepreneur paid a record $3.2 million for a giant bluefin tuna on Monday at an annual prestigious new year auction in Tokyo's main fish market, smashing the previous all-time high.
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January 06, 2026
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Palestinian embassy in UK officially inaugurated
The embassy of Palestine was officially inaugurated in London in a short ceremony on Monday, hailed by its ambassador as a 'profound milestone’ in British-Palestinian relations.
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January 06, 2026
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Birmingham prevail over Championship leaders Coventry
Coventry's recent dip shows no signs of abating as the Championship leaders crashed to a 3-2 defeat against Birmingham on Sunday
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January 06, 2026
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Sultan opens 22nd Sharjah Arabic Poetry Festival
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, officially opened the 22nd Sharjah Festival of Arabic Poetry on Monday evening.
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January 06, 2026
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400 tourists stuck as flights 'halted' over Yemen fighting
Hundreds of tourists are stuck on the Yemeni island of Socotra after flights were grounded due to clashes on the mainland, two officials and a travel agency told AFP on Monday.
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January 06, 2026
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Canada's Poulin eyes more ice hockey golds at Winter Games
Canada’s “Captain Clutch” Marie-Philip Poulin heads into her fifth Winter Olympics as a rare blend of longevity, leadership and big-moment brilliance, qualities that have made her the face of women’s ice hockey for more than a decade.
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January 06, 2026
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Inter cruise past Bologna to reclaim top spot in Serie A
Inter Milan returned to the top of Serie A after a 3-1 win over Bologna at the San Siro on Sunday.
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January 06, 2026
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Korea to float new IPO review criteria for tech firms
The Korea Exchange (KRX), the main bourse operator of the Republic of Korea, on Monday introduced new review criteria for initial public offerings (IPOs) targeting companies operating in core technologies, including artificial intelligence (Al).
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January 06, 2026
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UAE assumes MENAFATF presidency for 2026
The Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF) said on Monday that the United Arab Emirates has assumed the gorup's presidency for 2026, represented by Hamid Saif AlZaabi.
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January 06, 2026
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Broncos take top seed as Steelers and Panthers reach NFL playoffs
Denver grabbed an NFL playoff top seed, Carolina backed into a first playoff berth since 2017 and Pittsburgh captured a winner-take-all showdown to reach the postseason on a hectic final Sunday of the campaign.
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January 06, 2026
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Bangladesh govt bans IPL telecast amid Mustafizur row
The Bangladesh government has ordered the suspension of the broadcast of all matches of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season amid the controversy surrounding Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman.
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January 06, 2026
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Guardiola concerned about injury pile-up
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he may have to bring in more academy players to fill the bench after Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias were forced off the field with injuries during Sunday's II draw with Chelsea.
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January 06, 2026
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Thunder shocked as East-leading Pistons top Cavs in NBA games
Devin Booker drilled the game-winning three-pointer in the final second as the Phoenix Suns rallied to silence the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder 108-105 on Sunday.
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January 06, 2026
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New UAE stamps highlight AI role in schools' curricula
DUBAI: Emirates Post issued a commemorative stamp set celebrating a defining moment in the UAE's education journey the integration of Artificial Intelligence (Al) as a formal subject within the national school curriculum.
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January 06, 2026
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TII announces release of Falcon H1R 7B AI model
The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research pillar of Abu Dhabi's Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has announced the release of Falcon HIR 7B, a next-generation Al model that takes a significant step toward making advanced Al more accessible than ever, by delivering world-class reasoning performance in a compact, efficient, and openly available format.
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January 06, 2026
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Seyfried talks about spending a year for her part in 'The Testament of Ann Lee'
Hollywood actress Amanda Seyfried dedicated an extensive part of herself to her role in 'The Testament of Ann Lee'.
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January 06, 2026
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UAE, Turkey discuss ties, regional issues
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call on Monday from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
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January 06, 2026
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Lehecka claims Brisbane opener; Gauff stunned as US reach United Cup quarter-finals
Defending champion Jiri Lehecka outlasted fellow Czech Tomas Machac over three sets Monday to book his place in the second round of the season-opening Brisbane International.
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January 06, 2026
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Dubai reinforces its position as a premier destination for events
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) on Monday announced its events calendar for the first half of 2026, featuring 71 international exhibitions and conferences across sectors including security, healthcare, food, energy, mobility, tourism, technology and culture.
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January 06, 2026
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Reds conceding late goals no longer a surprise: Slot
Liverpool boss Arne Slot was left once again to rue his side dropping points to late goals after a hectic 2-2 draw at Fulham thanks to Harrison Reed's last-gasp wonder strike.
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January 06, 2026
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Europe is losing the space race, more rules won't help
As space rapidly becomes an essential battlefield, Europe risks being left behind.
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January 06, 2026
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Want to start New Year on the right foot? Try gratitude
This new year, instead of picking up a habit that requires a fancy gym membership or new running shoes, what if you choose one that doesn't cost anything at all?
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January 06, 2026
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Doue, Dembele light up first Paris derby in over 35 years, Nantes win
Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele marked their returns to the Paris Saint-Germain starting XI by securing a 2-1 win over Paris FC on Sunday as the French capital enjoyed their first topflight derby since 1990.
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January 06, 2026
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QNB and Mastercard expand payment services in Syria
Mastercard announced that QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, was granted a Mastercard license to extend its issuing and acquiring activities in Syria, enabling it to provide Mastercard payment solutions-accepted locally and internationally-to individuals and businesses.
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January 06, 2026
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Ajman Bank hits milestone in digital transformation
Ajman Bank has successfully completed a planned upgrade of its core banking system, reinforcing the Bank's long-term focus on operational resilience, platform stability, and disciplined digital transformation.
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January 06, 2026
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Inside David Bowie's legendary Glastonbury performance
When Bowie walked on stage at Worthy Farm in Somerset on 25 June 2000, received wisdom has it that the gig he performed over the following two hours was not just the highlight of that year's Glastonbury Festival, but one of the greatest performances—if not the greatest performance - in the history of the festival.
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