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Sharjah's 9 new buses comply with Euro 5 standards
The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) announced the launch of nine new buses that comply with Euro 5 exhaust emissions standards.
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September 28, 2025
Gulf Today
Man gets Dhs100,000 as compensation after accident
The Al Ain Civil and Administrative Cases Court has ordered a woman to pay Dhs100,000 in compensation to the owner of a car she collided with due to her negligence and failure to adhere to traffic rules.
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September 28, 2025
Gulf Today
Bagnaia regains form with sprint victory, Marquez on brink of title
Twice MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia roared back to form as he won the Japanese Grand Prix sprint from pole position on Saturday, while his Ducati teammate Marc Marquez put himself within touching distance of a seventh MotoGP title by coming second.
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September 28, 2025
Gulf Today
Wise Approach climbs ranks to win Middle Park Stakes
Wise Approach matched his half-brother Perfect Power with GI Middle Park success as he overcame an early stumble to post a scintillating win in the Newmarket sprint for two-year-olds on Saturday.
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September 28, 2025
Gulf Today
GCC tourism & travel hit $247.1 billion in 2024
The value added by the travel and tourism sector to the gross domestic product (GDP) of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries reached $247.1 billion in 2024, up 31.9 per cent from 2019, according to the GCC Statistical Centre.
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September 28, 2025
Gulf Today
Developer breaks ground on new project
Dubai's real estate sector playing a key role in the emirate economic growth as the city is regularly attracting local and international investors.
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September 28, 2025
Gulf Today
Argentina taps market to rebuild reserves after agro dollar windfall
Argentine markets rallied at the end of a volatile week, buoyed by a multi-billion dollar influx from agricultural exporters and strong support from the US Treasury.
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September 28, 2025
Gulf Today
Marquez third-fastest in Japan MotoGP practice
Championship-chasing Marc Marquez clocked the third-fastest time of an action-packed practice for the Japan MotoGP on Friday as he looks to clinch his first world title since 2019.
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September 27, 2025
Gulf Today
UK court drops terror charge against Kneecap rapper
A UK court on Friday threw out a terrorism charge against a Northern Irish singer from the punk rap group Kneecap which had provoked an outcry among their fans.
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September 27, 2025
Gulf Today
Verstappen is by far the best, says ex-Ferrari boss Montezemolo
Former Ferrariboss Luca di Montezemolo would hire Max Verstappen without hesitation if still at the helm of the Italian Formula One team and given a free choice of drivers.
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September 27, 2025
Gulf Today
Sharjah panel discusses journey to Kerala
Renowned experts including writers and researchers during scientific sessions discussed various aspects of travel literature, and highlighted how personal journeys transcend geography to enrich knowledge, document history, and connect cultures.
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September 27, 2025
Gulf Today
Mumbai, Pune housing sales double to 1.05 lakh units in H1
Mumbai and Pune have witnessed a remarkable surge in housing sales post-COVID, with combined annual sales nearly doubling from 46,528 units between 2016 and 2019 to 105,332 units during 2022 to the first half of 2025 (HI 2025), a report said on Friday.
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September 27, 2025
Gulf Today
Sheikh Mohammed picks up grandchildren from school
In a heartwarming gesture that highlights his humility and devotion to family, Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, shared a candid photo of his father, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
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September 27, 2025
Gulf Today
Transfer of judges is legal, rules top court
The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that the transfer of a judge from one high court to another under Article 200(I) of the Pakistan Constitution is legal and cannot be declared “against the public interest” merely because it affects the seniority of a few serving judges.
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September 27, 2025
Gulf Today
India says trade talks with US 'constructive'
India said on Friday its officials held \"constructive\" talks with US counterparts during a visit to Washington this week, and both sides agreed to continue discussions aimed at concluding a mutually beneficial trade deal soon.
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September 27, 2025
Gulf Today
Man buys iPhone 17, finds box of stones
The joy of purchasing an iPhone 17 from a store in Al Ain was dispelled when a man opened the box at home in front of his family, only to discover that the new iPhone was made up of pieces of stone although the box was sealed and the weight suggested nothing but a modern device inside.
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September 27, 2025
Gulf Today
UAE-US plan to send first diabetic astronaut to space
Burjeel Medical City chief medical officer Dr. Mohammad Fityan told Gulf Today, “The preliminary data is showing that there is no significant change in the blood glucose levels in the outer space compared to Earth.”
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September 27, 2025
Gulf Today
PM calls for US investment in Pakistan at Trump meet
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif invited American companies to invest in the country during a meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House that also focused on how to end to the war in Gaza, his office said on Friday.
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September 27, 2025
Gulf Today
Dubai boosts economic ties with CII
Dubai Chambers recently met a delegation from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to explore opportunities for developing joint cooperation, strengthening bilateral economic relations, and advancing the partnership between the business communities in Dubai and India across key sectors of mutual interest.
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September 27, 2025
Gulf Today
Smart integrated infrastructure set as theme for Dubai World Challenge
Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), announced that the 5th edition of the Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport in 2027 will focus on the theme Smart Integrated Infrastructure.
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September 27, 2025
Gulf Today
Los Angeles tech startups get big cash infusion
LOS ANGELES The weapons have not only drawn plenty of interest from the Department of Defence, but also from venture capitalists who are backing their manufacturer — Mach Industries, a Huntington Beach, California, startup founded by an MIT dropout with big ambitions
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September 27, 2025
Gulf Today
SINF concludes with call for atlas of Arab travel literature
The 25th edition of the Sharjah International Narrator Forum (SINF) concluded with landmark set of recommendations, including the creation of a specialised encyclopedia and a comprehensive atlas of Arab travel literature, alongside renewed calls to scientifically document and study travellers’ tales as a cornerstone of cultural heritage.
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September 27, 2025
Gulf Today
Trump’s U-turn on Ukraine stuns policymakers
Now that Donald Trump has finally come around to publicly stating that besieged Ukraine could use military support from the US and the European Union to fully recover all of the territory taken over by Russia, the world should lock in the president's U-turn, which stunned policymakers everywhere.
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September 27, 2025
Gulf Today
Real coach Alonso warns against overconfidence ahead of Madrid derby
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso warned his side against overconfidence ahead of Saturday’s visit to face city rivals Atletico Madrid in La Liga.
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September 27, 2025
Gulf Today
James Comey indicted over testimony at 2020 Senate hearing
A federal grand jury indicted former FBI Director James B. Comey on Thursday on charges he lied to Congress and obstructed a congressional proceeding, days after President Donald Trump demanded that the Department of Justice prosecute his longtime foe.
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September 27, 2025
Gulf Today
Pogacar and Ferrand-Prevot primed for Kigali cycling world title challenges
The epic length and difficulty of the world championship road races in the hills around Kigali this weekend favour Tadej Pogacar for the men and Pauline Ferrand-Prevot in the women's race.
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September 27, 2025
Gulf Today
Streaming scandal hits frontrunner in Japan PM race
A frontrunner in Japan's leadership race was forced to apologise on Friday after his campaign admitted trying to flood a popular live-streaming platform with flattering comments.
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September 27, 2025
Gulf Today
Spanish great Busquets to retire at end of MLS season
Inter Miami's former Barcelona and Spain star Sergio Busquets said on Thursday that he will retire from football at the end of the 2025 Major League Soccer season.
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September 27, 2025
Gulf Today
MoF's event advances federal accounting, financial practice
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) organised a roundtable session to discuss the latest updates regarding the Federal Government's Accounting Standards Manual and the Federal Government Financial Policies and Procedures Manual, as part of its ongoing efforts to develop accounting and financial practice across the federal government and align with the latest international standards.
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September 27, 2025
Gulf Today
UAE solidifies its role as a key player in global tourism sector
The United Arab Emirates has strengthened its role as a central player in the global tourism sector, cementing its position as a leading destination for international travel, events, and investment.
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